MIT Travel Guide
Boston





Popular places to visit

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Explore the campus of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a top university in Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Kendall Square
You can learn about the history of Cambridge with a trip to Kendall Square. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Fenway Park
Catch an event at Fenway Park during your trip to Boston. Attend a baseball game in this walkable area.

Harvard University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Harvard University, a top university in Boston. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxborough. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

Boston Common
After visiting Boston Common, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Boston. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.
Top hotels in MIT

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
Great views, great restaurant.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Clean, good food, good service. Cannot complain!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
Internet good, staff ok
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Rooms could use an update and refresh
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Harborside Inn Of Boston
Very clean and a cute historic building. Very walkable to many sites. Subway entrance right outside the door. The only issue I had was no coffee maker in room and only coffee for sale in there the expensive attached restaurant. We had to walk to Dunkin every morning but otherwise a great place and ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

The Revolution Hotel
We were initially worried about the bathroom situation but it was actually great and cleaned often throughout the day!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around MIT

Back Bay
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Back Bay East
If you're spending time in Back Bay East, check out sights like Copley Square or Boston Marathon Finish Line and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Copley Station or Arlington Station.

Fenway–Kenmore
Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Fenway–Kenmore. Make a stop by Fenway Park or MGM Music Hall at Fenway while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fenway Station or Kenmore Station to get around town.

Prudential - St. Botolph
While you're in Prudential - St. Botolph, take in top sights like Copley Square and jump on the metro at Prudential Station to see more of the city.

Beacon Hill
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Charles Street or Hatch Shell while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.

South End
South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Copley Place and SoWa Artists Guild.
