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About the Hotel

1673 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02138

Simple, Comfortable Rooms

Each air-conditioned room at A Friendly Inn at Harvard includes a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and a private bathroom. Rooms are simply furnished, with AM/FM alarm clocks and free toiletries provided.

Free Breakfast & Library

Guests can start their day with a free continental breakfast. The property also offers access to a library and a pool across the street.

Walk to Harvard Attractions

The inn is 500 meters from Harvard Square and the Peabody Museum. Guests can walk to Harvard's Fogg Art Museum, the Charles River, and Massachusetts Avenue. Nearby landmarks include Memorial Hall, Harvard Art Museums, and the Cambridge Public Library, all within 1 km.

Close to Public Transport

The T subway line provides connections to MIT, Harvard Square, and Back Bay (6 km away). Logan Airport is 15 km from the property.

24-Hour Staff

The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day for guest assistance. Children over 12 years old are welcome.

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Standard Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

8 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Cambridge400 m

Airports

Logan (BOS) 10.2 km

Worcester Regional (ORH) 74.5 km

Train

Yawkey 3.4 km

Back Bay 4.3 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
No pets allowed
Security
Adults only
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Services

Housekeeping

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Garden furniture

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

1673 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02138

Map view

1673 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02138

City landmarks

Stadium

Fenway Park

3.4 km

Museum

Harvard Art Museums

730 m

Square

Harvard Square

1.2 km

University

Harvard University

1.2 km

Museum

Harvard Museum of Natural History

1.1 km

Museum

Museum of Science

3.4 km

Historic Site

Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site

1.3 km

Landmark

Inman Square

1.3 km

Landmark

Central Square

1.3 km

Landmark

Out Of Town News

690 m

Art object

John Harvard Statue

1.2 km

Square

Brattle Square

710 m

Landmark

Busch Reisinger Museum

730 m

University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

2.3 km

Park

John F. Kennedy Park

1.2 km

Landmark

Cambridge Common

1.1 km

Museum

MIT Museum

2.5 km

Landmark

Harvard University Herbaria

690 m

Store

Porter Square

2.1 km

Gallery

Out of the Blue Art Gallery

1.3 km

Stadium

Harvard Stadium

2.4 km

Nearby

Museum

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

580 m

45 Quincy St Between Cambridge and Kirkland Streets

Memorial Hall

580 m

Library

Cambridge Public Library

120 m

6 Divinity Ave

Harvard University Semitic Museum

410 m

26 Oxford St

Harvard University Museum of Comparative Zoology

550 m

Church

Parish of Saint Paul

600 m

Store

Broadway Marketplace

250 m

485 Broadway

Arthur M. Sackler Museum

270 m

Mid-Cambridge

310 m

Restaurants

Darwin's Ltd

150 m

1629 Cambridge St

Mona Lisa Pizza & Grill

180 m

1621 Cambridge St

Hong Kong Restaurant

680 m

1238 Massachusetts Ave

Thai Hut

770 m

93 Beacon St

BerryLine

750 m

3 Arrow St

Qdoba Mexican Grill

730 m

1280 Massachusetts Ave

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

Tommy

United Kingdom, April 2024

8.4/10

The hotel is really conveniently located, close to the Boston subway system and near vineyards. Everything is just a short UBER ride away, plus there's an outlet nearby for easy charging. The rooms could use a comfortable chair but are overall cozy and clean. The service, particularly housekeeping, is top-notch. Dining includes a lovely selection of regional jams and a very good tea. The facilities are modern and offer good value for money.

Rooms

8.0

Cozy and clean rooms, although no comfortable chair.

Service

9.0

Top-notch service, especially housekeeping.

Location

9.0

Conveniently near the Boston subway system and vineyards, with everything just a short UBER ride away. Close to an outlet for easy charging.

Dining

8.0

Delightful dining experience with a nice selection of regional jams and a very good tea.

Facilities

8.0

Modern facilities offering good value for money.

Eddie

United States, November 2023

9.0/10

My stay at the hotel was simply fantastic. Located right in the center of things in midtown Manhattan, it offered convenience to everything within a short UBER ride. The rooms were clean and comfy, and the service, particularly housekeeping, was top-notch. The dining experience, with included very good tea and natural products, was a highlight. However, the lack of a comfortable chair in the room was a slight downside. Overall, a great value for money stay with fabulous service!

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, but lacked a comfortable chair.

Service

9.0

The service, especially housekeeping, was top-notch.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location in midtown Manhattan provided easy access to everything within a short UBER ride. Absolutely great for anyone looking to stay in the heart of the action!

Dining

9.0

The dining experience with included very good tea and natural products was delightful.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were impressive, providing everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Jonathan

United States, November 2023

8.8/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The location is just fantastic, with easy access to Boston via the subway and close to all the museums. The rooms were clean and comfortable, but I wish there was a more comfortable chair. The service was top-notch, and the housekeeping was excellent. The dining experience was delightful, especially with the very good tea included, but I wished there were more dessert options. Overall, it was a great value for money.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, but a more comfortable chair would have been nice.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, and the housekeeping was top-notch.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is superb, with easy access to Boston via the subway and close to all the museums.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was delightful, especially with the very good tea included. More dessert options would have been a nice addition.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were great, offering everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Cecil

United Kingdom, October 2023

8.0/10

The hotel was incredibly convenient with easy access to Boston via the subway and close to various attractions. The rooms were missing a comfortable chair, but overall decent. The service was top-notch, though housekeeping could be improved slightly. The dining experience was pleasant, especially with a very good tea option included. However, the chopped salads were a bit lacking. The facilities were satisfactory with some room for enhancement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were missing a comfortable chair but were decent overall.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was superb, with easy access to Boston through the subway and close to various attractions.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was pleasant, especially with a very good tea included, but the chopped salads were a bit lacking.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory with some room for enhancement.

Norman

United Kingdom, October 2023

8.6/10

The hotel is conveniently located with easy access to Boston via the subway and close to outlets for added convenience in the Cambridge area. The service is top-notch, especially with thorough housekeeping. The dining experience offers a very good selection, including delightful tea and fresh fruit. The rooms, while without a comfortable chair, are still clean and comfortable. Overall, a great value for money option with these prime features.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are clean and comfortable, though lacking a comfortable chair.

Service

9.0

The service is excellent, especially with thorough housekeeping.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is ideal, with easy access to Boston via the subway and convenient outlets in the Cambridge area.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience is delightful, with a very good selection that includes a variety of tea and fresh fruit.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities are well-maintained and offer everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Walter

United States, September 2023

8.6/10

I had a wonderful experience staying at this hotel. The location is superb, close to all museums and with easy access to Boston via the subway. The rooms were cozy, but lacking a comfortable chair, and the service was exceptional. The dining options were limited, but the tea was very good. Overall, a great value for money with some minor room for improvement.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were cozy, but unfortunately, there was no comfortable chair.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, especially housekeeping.

Location

10.0

The location was perfect, with easy access to Boston via the subway and close proximity to all museums. There was even an outlet conveniently located in the room.

Dining

7.0

Although the dining options were limited, the tea provided was of very good quality.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were well-maintained, providing everything necessary for a comfortable stay.