Harvard and MIT deserve separate windows.
Cambridge
University museums, bookstores, music rooms, restaurants, and distinct squares connected by the Red Line.
2–4 nightsSuggested stay
Reviewed by 4Boston travel editors · Updated July 26, 2026WHERE TO STAY
Choose the location before the hotel
Harvard Square for classic atmosphere; Kendall for modern hotels; Central for nightlife.
Use the river path between plans.
Central Square evenings feel different from Harvard Square.
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