MIT Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of academia at the architecturally rich, museum-filled campus of one of America’s most celebrated universities.
Kendall Square
You can learn about the history of Cambridge with a trip to Kendall Square. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
MIT Museum
You can study the exhibits at MIT Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Stata Center
Learn about the local history of Cambridge when you spend time at Stata Center. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Cambridge Center Roof Garden
Enjoy an outing to Cambridge Center Roof Garden during your stay in Cambridge. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Hart Nautical Galleries at MIT
You can study the exhibits at Hart Nautical Galleries at MIT, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Cambridge. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Activities
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
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
Museum of Ice Cream Boston Admission Ticket
Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Food Tour
Our pick of the best MIT Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
The hotel is great, just the carpets, furniture and curtains have dust so this will be problematic for persons with dust allergies like myself.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse
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Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
Staff were exceptionally helpful and pleasant. Loved our stay
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Difficulty turning Shower handle & was unable to turn on hot water on & had to take an ice cold shower on my last nite. Room as configuration was small but clean. Not sure if my military and/or AARP discount was applied on this 3 nite stay at Omni hotel as rate was 233.80 per nite. Not great on a ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Yes the room was very clean. And very comfortable for a small room. The shower's tight. I think that is the only Town side to the wicked small room. I stay here a lot. The staff is always top notch. Love the little sitting room with the fire it's. Very uncomfortable. Always enjoy staying here.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Stayed here a few times,great rooms,great location.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around MIT
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.
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.
West Fens
If you're spending some time in West Fens, Fenway Park and MGM Music Hall at Fenway are top sights worth seeing.
Fenway–Kenmore
Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Fenway–Kenmore. Make a stop by Fenway Park or MGM Music Hall at Fenway while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fenway Station or Kenmore Station to get around town.
Prudential - St. Botolph
While you're in Prudential - St. Botolph, take in top sights like Copley Square and jump on the metro at Prudential Station to see more of the city.
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.
