East Cambridge Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Cambridgeside Galleria
You can do some window-shopping at Cambridgeside Galleria during your visit to Cambridge. Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Fenway Park
Catch a game or take a tour at one of America’s most historic and beloved ballparks.
Harvard University
Walk in the footsteps of presidents and Nobel laureates at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxborough. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Boston Common
The oldest public park in the United States has been the stage for centuries of drama. These days it’s the perfect place to unwind.
TD Garden
Catch an event at TD Garden during your trip to Boston. Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
Top hotels in East Cambridge
The Royal Sonesta Boston
The reception team are so nice, everyone is professional and thoughtful. However, The cleaning stuff needs more training, forgot to provide the bath towel and the washcloth on the 2nd day of my stay.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
Shower has low pressure and phone was not working in the room. Prime location and facilities to fail at these basic amenities.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Smallest room I’ve ever seen, the bathroom is less than private.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
We didn’t eat breakfast at the property and did not have a vehicle.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
The Revolution Hotel
bathrooms were cleaned regularly, loved the private toilet, shower, sink set up. loved getting water and ice easily. room small as expected but very comfy bed, slept great. great location, T stops 8 or 11 minute walk. very friendly staff, great coffee at the small cafe loved the hot water and microwave ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Everything was great except for the shower, which is too small.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Cambridge
West End
The fantastic nightlife and beautiful gardens are a few things travellers love about West End. Check out TD Garden or Museum of Science while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Science Park Station to get around town.
Beacon Hill
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Charles Street or Hatch Shell while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.
Government Center
If you're spending time in Government Center, check out sights like Boston City Hall Plaza or Boston City Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Government Center Station or Bowdoin Station.
Back Bay East
If you're spending time in Back Bay East, check out sights like Copley Square or Boston Marathon Finish Line and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Copley Station or Arlington Station.
North End
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Boston Harbor or New England Aquarium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.
Back Bay
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.
