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Harvard Square Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, a quick walk to Harvard University

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Reception
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
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Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, Accessible (One, Full)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room (One Full)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
110 Mount Auburn Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA, 02138

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harvard Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Boston University - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Fenway Park - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • TD Garden - 7 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Harvard Square Station - 4 min walk
  • Union Square Station - 5 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Russell House Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Felipe's Mexican Taqueria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Burger - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Harvard Square Hotel

Hotel near Harvard University
Located close to Boston University and Fenway Park, Harvard Square Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Limo/town car service, self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, multilingual staff and concierge services
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 73 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and free infant beds

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Spanish

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50, per pet, per stay (maximum of USD 50.00 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay (maximum USD50.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0014470490
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Harvard Hotel Square
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Harvard Square Hotel Cambridge
Hotel Harvard
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Frequently asked questions

Is Harvard Square Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 50 per stay and a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Harvard Square Hotel?

Self-parking is available for USD 50 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 25 per night.

What time is check-in at Harvard Square Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Harvard Square Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Harvard Square Hotel located?

Located in West Cambridge, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Harvard University, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Boston University and Fenway Park. Northeastern University and TD Garden are also within 6 mi (10 km). Harvard Square Station is only a 4-minute walk and Central Square Station is 21 minutes.

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Harvard Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 541 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 541 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 541 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 541 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 541 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place! So close to the campus and the staff was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic for Harvard and Cambridge. The repurposed building works out well for a small but comfortable hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It’s located by plenty of good food spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHARON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing staff and very close to Harvard
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Great location and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Friedly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kanoelehua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean and a conveniently located hotel. As a woman traveling alone, I felt completely safe. The staff were all friendly and professional
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Alia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very confortable, big and cleaned.
Boston in the night of 4th july
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in the best location. So easy to get everywhere in Harvard square and to the train. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

???

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smooth check in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gurmeet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet sucks. Other than location there is nothing good. No one helps with luggage. Staff is polite and nice. Housekeeping is bad
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to Harvard school and so many shops around
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for Boston Calling. Only a 10 minute walk to the festival and the area is nice and has a ton of restaurants and other places to shop. Hotel is clean and comfortable and the staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Great experience. Excellent location. Staff was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Harvard Square and the beds are comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you need an access to Harvard
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Gurmeet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Poor very poor internet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very convenient and nice staff, but very few amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elena

Disliked: Amenities
Room was good enough but definitely showing signs of wear and the sound proofing of the room is bad so bring earplugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025