What is East Cambridge like?

East Cambridge is a metropolitan neighbourhood known for its stunning river views and top museums. Are you looking for East Cambridge travel tips? Make sure that you visit Cambridgeside Galleria and Royal Sonesta Boston while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in East Cambridge?

Based on our traveller data, The Royal Sonesta Boston is one of the top choices for your stay in East Cambridge. This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and it offers a restaurant and an indoor pool.

How many hotels should I expect to find in East Cambridge?

If you're searching for places to stay in Cambridge, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 141 East Cambridge hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in East Cambridge, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in East Cambridge.

What are the top things to see and do in East Cambridge?

Multicultural Arts Center, The Foundry and Charles Hayden Planetarium are family favourites to check out in East Cambridge. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Cambridgeside Galleria and Royal Sonesta Boston are some other places worth a visit. Don't miss favourite places to visit in the surrounding area, such as Fenway Park, TD Garden and Copley Square. Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Encore Boston Harbor are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Cambridge.

How can I get around East Cambridge and the greater Cambridge area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Lechmere Station is the closest metro station.

Top 10 East Cambridge Hotels of 2026

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1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Cambridge

East Cambridge

Richard and Karla

RM1,662 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a blue-lit canopy and a visible American flag.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge by IHG

East Cambridge

Daniel

RM1,037 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A Hampton Inn hotel with a prominent red neon sign, brick facade, and a well-lit entrance.

3. Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston/Cambridge

East Cambridge

Arti

RM1,128 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bar with two drinks, a candle, and a cityscape view at dusk.

4. The Royal Sonesta Boston

East Cambridge

Kathleen

RM1,245 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A person sitting on a blue exercise mat in a room with a grey sofa, a painting on the wall, and a lamp on a side table.

5. Kimpton Marlowe Hotel by IHG

East Cambridge

milton

RM1,179 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of a cityscape with a bridge.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown/North Station

1.8 km from East Cambridge

Steve

RM1,289 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

7. citizenM Boston North Station

1.6 km from East Cambridge

Catanna

RM1,150 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

The exterior of the Harborside Inn Boutique Hotel with a glass entrance, numbered room 185, and two large potted plants at the entrance.

8. Harborside Inn Of Boston

2.6 km from East Cambridge

Lydia

RM1,319 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

The exterior of the Hyatt Centric hotel with large windows, a prominent entrance, and a city street view.

9. Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston

2.3 km from East Cambridge

Glenn

RM1,442 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a modern glass building adjacent to it.

10. Hotel Indigo Boston Garden by IHG

1.7 km from East Cambridge

Andrea

RM1,417 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a prominent 'WYNDHAM' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance with potted plants.

11. Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill

1.5 km from East Cambridge

Juan

RM1,370 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bar area with a city view, bar stools, and a bar counter.

12. citizenM Boston Back Bay

2.7 km from East Cambridge

Russell

RM1,191 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

13. Hyatt Regency Boston

2.5 km from East Cambridge

Allison

RM1,422 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, sofas, and chairs.

14. Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District

4.4 km from East Cambridge

Michelle

RM1,407 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A multi-story building with a curved corner, large windows, and a brick facade.

15. Eurostars The Boxer

1.6 km from East Cambridge

Renee

RM1,613 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern lounge area with a red sofa, bookshelves, a fireplace, and a bar area.

16. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

2.5 km from East Cambridge

Mary

RM1,091 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A restaurant with a long dining area, high ceilings, and exposed beams. Tables are set with glassware and centerpieces.

17. The Dagny Boston

2.7 km from East Cambridge

Carol

RM1,606 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A waterfront cityscape with a variety of buildings, including a prominent clock tower and modern skyscrapers.

18. Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront

2.5 km from East Cambridge

ALISON

RM1,703 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a view of Fenway Park.

19. Hotel Commonwealth

2.8 km from East Cambridge

Timothy

RM1,718 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with seating areas, tables, and string lights.

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Boston - Downtown

2.8 km from East Cambridge

Ann

RM1,111 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Where to stay in East Cambridge

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Quincy Market with an American flag, historic buildings, and a clock tower in the background.

Downtown Boston

The heart of America’s revolutionary history lies in the center of this city. Uncover the story of the nation and enjoy excellent arts and dining venues.

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A historic church with a large central tower and multiple spires, surrounded by modern buildings and a public square with people and greenery.

Back Bay

Parisian boulevards and elegant brownstones conjure a truly romantic atmosphere, perfect for strolling and window shopping.

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A waterfront with a large white cruise ship docked, a building with a green dome, and a blue banner.

Seaport District

Join excited crowds enjoying harbor-side views, Revolutionary War-era landmarks, as well as superb restaurants and museums along this thriving waterfront.

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A red brick building with a white entrance and a stone wall with a number 81.

Beacon Hill

Take a walk through the charming streets, historic buildings and small-town atmosphere of Boston’s oldest and wealthiest suburbs.

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A statue of a man on horseback in a park with trees, a clock tower, and brick buildings in the background.

North End

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Old North Church or Paul Revere House while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.

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Top East Cambridge Hotel Reviews

citizenM Boston North Station

8/10 Good

"The bathroom is not very private but the bed was very comfortable and everything was clean."

The Royal Sonesta Boston

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in 10 hotels during our trip. The Sonesta was vying for the top spot, only losing out due to the extremely poor service in the internal restaurant the Skull and Keel. I won't go into that now, but it did taint our overall experience. Although our room was small, it needs a special mention for the extremely comfortable bed. The best we had. The hotwl could benefit from an airport shuttle, but hotels do not offer that."

The Godfrey Hotel Boston

10/10 Excellent

"This was a wonderful hotel in a great location. Just a few steps away from the freedom trail. The hotel is very upscale. Has a great coffee shop in the bottom and a really good restaurant-Ruka- which I did a DoorDash order from. Free water and snacks in the room and they had a clothes steamer in the wardrobe! The staff were very attentive, friendly, and accommodating. The front lobby is a great place to hang out as well."

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Our top choices for East Cambridge hotels

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Cambridge

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge by IHG

3. Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston/Cambridge

4. The Royal Sonesta Boston

5. Kimpton Marlowe Hotel by IHG

6. Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown/North Station

7. citizenM Boston North Station

8. Harborside Inn Of Boston

9. Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston

10. Hotel Indigo Boston Garden by IHG

11. Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill

12. citizenM Boston Back Bay

13. Hyatt Regency Boston

14. Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District

15. Eurostars The Boxer

16. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

17. The Dagny Boston

18. Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront

19. Hotel Commonwealth

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Boston - Downtown

Where to stay in East Cambridge

Downtown Boston

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Beacon Hill

North End

Top East Cambridge Hotel Reviews

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