🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States · Cheap Hotels
Five of the best cheap hotels in Cambridge, ranked using verified Booking.com hotel data, guest ratings and review support.
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
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| Hotel | Area | 5stays | Booking.com | Reviews | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel 1868 | Cambridge | 5stays selection | 8.8 | 1,403 | $191 |
| The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse | Cambridge | 5stays selection | 9.1 | 627 | $305 |
| Porter Square Hotel | Cambridge | 5stays selection | 8.6 | 1,347 | $200 |
| The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square | Cambridge | 5stays selection | 8.8 | 417 | $410 |
| Kimpton Marlowe by IHG | Cambridge | 5stays selection | 8.6 | 198 | $305 |
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Logan Airport is 6.8 mi from the property. The property is close to several noted attractions and around 1.2 mi from Brattle Theater. Central Square is 1.3 mi from the property.
Just outside the Kendall's front doors is the area's fantastic public transportation system. It suits first visits centred on walking and sightseeing. Its rates sit firmly in the destination’s luxury tier.
Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are within a 4-km radius of the property. Logan Airport is just 7.8 mi from the property. A patio and garden are featured at Porter Square Hotel.
No pool, additional rooms - total 303, restaurant Bendetto now Bar Enza, new Hotel Fitness Center. Experience the charm of The Charles. Relax in one of our 303 well-appointed rooms, including 46 suites.
The Kimpton Marlowe Hotel is ideally located only moments from many of the area's main points of interest. It suits first visits centred on walking and sightseeing. Its rates sit firmly in the destination’s luxury tier.
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Frequently asked questions
Hotel 1868, The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse, Porter Square Hotel, The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square, Kimpton Marlowe by IHG form this value-focused shortlist after destination, property type, guest score, review depth and dated price checks.
Cheap is relative to the local hotel market and travel dates. We compare the lower-priced eligible hotels found in our dated checks rather than promise a permanent rate ceiling.
We verify that every property is a hotel in the named destination, then compare dated nightly prices, Booking.com guest scores and verified review volume.
Compare Harvard Square, Central Square, Kendall Square, Porter Square and the Charles River. Staying outside the most central area can reduce the nightly rate, but transport costs and journey time also matter.
No. Displayed prices are dated reference rates. Live prices vary with season, room type, occupancy, taxes and cancellation terms.