To stay near Harvard University, book a hotel in Cambridge. Hotel Veritas and The Charles Hotel are both excellent options, while Le Méridien Cambridge-MIT puts guests in close proximity to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

High-end accommodation are the norm in Downtown Boston. Hotels such as The Ritz-Carlton Boston are a short walk from the city’s most famous parks -- Boston Common and Boston Public Gardens.

Home to Trinity Church, the Boston Library, and the John Hancock Tower, Copley Square is a good home base for your visit to Boston. Nearby hotels, Copley Square Hotel and The Lenox Hotel Boston are housed in historical buildings.

Old school diners and Irish pubs characterize South Boston, a residential area where guests can enjoy a more immersive stay at hotels like Aloft Boston Seaport District and Element Boston Seaport District.

Boston’s Financial District, Government Center, and Downtown Crossing districts converge in the heart of the city. A stay here is likely to involve top-end prices at posh hotels such as the Ames Boston Hotel.

For budget options, take advantage of Boston’s excellent T subway system and book a hotel in one of the neighbourhoods outside the city center such as Brookline. Somerville is great for guests visiting the colleges and universities of Cambridge.

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Yes. Guests who would like to stay near the airport, without having to travel across the harbour into the city will find Hilton Boston Logan Airport is connected directly to the airport by a covered sky bridge. Other nearby options include Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor and Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston at Logan Airport.

Boston is a compact city well linked by the T subway system. Government Center and the nearby waterfront are home to some of Boston’s most historic attractions such as Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, but baseball fans will want to stay near Kenmore Square. Home to Fenway Park, this neighbourhood features hotels catering to various budgets.

Visitors staying near South Boston can easily access one of the city’s closest beaches, Carson Beach. Situated 1.5 mi north of the beach, Element Boston Seaport and Aloft Boston Seaport are both good options. Directly west of the beach, Dorchester offers a couple good options, including Holiday Inn Express Boston.

For views of Boston Harbor, Boston Marriott Long Wharf near the New England Aquarium is a harbourside hotel with lovely views. A little further south, The Boston Harbor Hotel offers impressive 5-star luxury accommodation with views of the city and waterfront, while the Seaport Boston Hotel offers a stylish option for mid-range budgets with views across the bay.

Just down the street from the Boston Children’s Museum, Hotel Yotel Boston is an excellent choice that even appeals to budget travellers. Those seeking high-end accommodation will enjoy Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at Custom House where suites include full kitchenettes and separate living and sleeping areas.