What's West Cambridge Like?
There's a lot visitors like about West Cambridge, especially its restaurants. Enjoy the neighborhood's live music and shops. Take a campus tour or explore the area around Harvard University. There's plenty more to see, including Mount Auburn Cemetery and American Repertory Theater.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in West Cambridge?
We have 10 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' favorite places to stay in West Cambridge:
The Charles Hotel
Riverfront hotel with 3 restaurants, spa- Free WiFi • 3 bars • 24-hour fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Harvard Square Hotel
City-center hotel- Free WiFi • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
How to Get to West Cambridge
Flying to:
- Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base), 5.6 mi (9 km) from West Cambridge
- Logan International Airport (BOS), 6 mi (9.7 km) from West Cambridge
- Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field), 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from West Cambridge
Things to See and Do in and around West Cambridge
What to See in West Cambridge
- Harvard University
- Mount Auburn Cemetery
- Hooper-Lee-Nichols House
- Longfellows National Historic Site
- Christ Church
Things to Do in West Cambridge
- American Repertory Theater
- Brattle Theatre
Other Popular West Cambridge Attractions
- Igor Fokin Memorial Sculpture
- John F. Kennedy Park
- Charles River Reservation