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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Cambridge

Cambridge, Massachusetts makes for a perfect weekend getaway, and finding the right hotel can make all the difference. So, if you're looking for where to stay for a weekend in Cambridge, you'll find our researched suggestions below. Whether you're a family looking to explore the city or a couple in need of a romantic escape, we've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria to help you find the perfect place to stay for a long weekend in Cambridge. From affordable rates to luxurious accommodations, Cambridge offers a variety of places to stay for a 2-day or 3-day trip. The hotels we recommend are equipped with amenities that will make your stay relaxing and comfortable. Plus, their convenient locations will allow you to explore all the exciting things to do and see in the area over your ultimate weekend escape. After a long day of sightseeing, you can unwind at a restaurant, enjoy the vibrant nightlife, or simply enjoy the comfort of your room. If you're traveling with family, we recommend hotels that are family-friendly and offer amenities that cater to children. For couples looking for a romantic weekend, we suggest hotels with nice surroundings, good views, and luxurious amenities. With our detailed analysis of the best hotels for a weekend in Cambridge, you'll be sure to find the perfect place to stay for your weekend escape.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $491 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
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Located at One Bennett Street, The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square has great rooms from $491 (before taxes). It offers a pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.9 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and car rentals at this convenient hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hotel Veritas

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $380 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pool
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A great place to stay is Hotel Veritas which has nice rooms starting at $380. Offering a pool, room service, a bar, parking, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at One Remington Street in Harvard Square. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers car rentals, laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, a beauty salon, and air-conditioning which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.5 miles from the city center.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop
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Freepoint Hotel Cambridge Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $288 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Cambridge
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Pets allowed
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We found Freepoint Hotel Cambridge Tapestry Collection by Hilton to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $288. We loved that is has room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 7.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 220 Alewife Brook Pkwy. You'll also find parking, hiking, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 2.1 miles from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
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Le Meridien Boston Cambridge

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $254 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Cambridge
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pets allowed
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With terrific rooms from $254, Le Meridien Boston Cambridge, at 20 Sidney Street provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, car rentals, family rooms, and a multi-lingual staff. It's located just 1 miles from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
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Sheraton Commander Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $347 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Cambridge
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed
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Sheraton Commander Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $347 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 16 Garden Street. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.9 miles from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
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The Windsor Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $245 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Cambridge
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of The Windsor Inn is 8.60 out of 10. This place has parking, breakfast, a free breakfast, city views, and cooking classes. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $245, and it's located at 85-87 Windsor Street. We also love the laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, private parking, and picnic areas which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 0.9 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Refrigerator
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AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $297 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • Pets allowed
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A cool place is AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge because it has great rooms that start at $297. It has a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and laundry services, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 10 Acorn Park Drive. Only 2.7 miles from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk at this fun hotel. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Indoor pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Porter Square Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $221 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Cambridge
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Porter Square Hotel offers a restaurant, a bar, parking, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $221 (before taxes). It's located at Massachusetts Ave and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers private parking which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
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Irving House at Harvard

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $297 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at 24 Irving Street, Irving House at Harvard has great rooms from $297 (before taxes). It offers breakfast, a free breakfast, city views, laundry facilities, and family rooms. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a library, and outdoor dining areas which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 0.3 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Family rooms
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Cambridge-Arlington

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $276 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Pets allowed
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A great place to stay is Homewood Suites by Hilton Cambridge-Arlington which has nice rooms starting at $276. Offering a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at One Massachusetts Avenue. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just 2.4 miles from the city center, too. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Boston, Portsmouth, York, and Manchester.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Cambridge, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Cambridge, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Cambridge, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Cambridge, Best Hotels for One Week in Cambridge, or Best Hotels for One Night in Cambridge.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Cambridge?

Cambridge Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$299

After analyzing 11 weekend trip hotels in Cambridge, Massachusetts, we found the average weekend trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $299. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Cambridge.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $344
  • 3-star hotels: $282


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