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 art galleries 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Compton Gallery
You can study the exhibits at Compton Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Activities

Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour

City Cruises Boston: Historic Sightseeing Cruise

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

Boston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
Our pick of the best MIT Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
Everything good.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
My room was not cleaned properly the soap bar from previous people that stayed was very much in the bath tub still . I did reclean and sanatized my whole room .
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
Staff are friendly and professional
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Hilton Boston Park Plaza

Harborside Inn Of Boston
Very nice hotel. Great location. Within walking distance to all the major attractions.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Omni Parker House
Omni Parker House was a short walk from all of Boston’s major attractions and overall in a great location. The hotel staff was very friendly and kept that composure when they assured us that it was no big deal when we forgot our sunglasses in our car and needed the valet to go get it for us. The ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 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.

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.

South End
South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Copley Place and SoWa Artists Guild.
