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Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 10-minute walk to Harvard University

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Located near Harvard Square, Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville buzzes with energy. Travelers enjoy Italian dishes at Josephine or head to the arcade room for games. The hotel offers free in-room WiFi, a 24-hour gym, and knowledgeable staff to help guests navigate their stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

Room options

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(83 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(81 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
515 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02143

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Harvard Law School - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Harvard Square - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Tufts University - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Gilman Square Station - 14 min walk
  • Union Square Station - 17 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forge Baking Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Highland Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Josephine - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aeronaut Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lehrhaus - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

Hotel near Harvard University
Close to Harvard Square, Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville provides an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Josephine, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and 1 meeting room
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • An elevator and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 163 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 49-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, on-request microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 33 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 7 to 20 for adults and USD 7 to 20 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Josephine

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7.00 to 20 for adults, and USD 7.00 to 20.00 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 33 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Property is also known as

Cambria Boston Somerville
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Frequently asked questions

Is Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville pet-friendly?

Yes, Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 33 per day.

What time is check-in at Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville located?

Located in Spring Hill, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Harvard Law School, Harvard University, and Harvard Square. TD Garden and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are also within 3 mi (5 km). Gilman Square Station is 14 minutes by foot and Porter Square Station is 16 minutes.

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Reviews

Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 864 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1023 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trinity

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean, comfortable room. Always my go to for work trips in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sudhakar

Liked: Amenities
Amazing hotel. Close to cool coffee shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spot
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
The quality linens and bedding —- friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff! Great room!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious room. Was impressed with how comfortable the accommodations were. The staff was super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and room, clean, nice walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Juliana was amazing in the Restaurant. Everyone was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is gorgeous! The rooms were clean and spacious. The bathroom has a Bluetooth mirror and excellent towels. We loved that we could screencast from our phones to watch movies on Netflix. The beds were also comfortable. I’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great gym
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
updated decor, comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice, well maintained and pretty.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent service, rooms very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey Landon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my experience!! Only place I’ll stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay here, clean, staff very friendly, room was comfortable. We will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean, convenient, walking location- booked when visiting Harvard University.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was furnished well, and staff was helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Greatly laundry, gym, lobby setup and attached restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish I d had breakfast with you. Forge bakery was disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
property was clean and staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice modern property in a good location. Room very clean and modern, nice bathroom and bed with plenty of space. Excellent Italian restaurant adjoins the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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