<p>Are there cheap parking places available near Harvard College in Cambridge? Last time I paid $ 4 an hour to park in a parking lot. Therefore, if parents can guide me to the parking places that are relatively cheaper, it would help my pocket tremendously. </p>
<p>On other hand, what about a hotel near Harvard that is reasonable priced. </p>
<p>Is there a parking garage or hotel, which is conveniently connected to Harvard Campus? I am sure few parents would be in our shoes to get this information. Thanks.</p>
<p>As one who has traveled there recently, I don't think that what you want exists.
What I have done is used Priceline or similar services and gotten hotels in Boston that are near Metro.
Boston has some of the worst drivers in the country. Do what you can to avoid driving there.</p>
<p>I second Northstarmom. The best thing is to look for a hotel anywhere close to the T (our subway system)--red line will be the easiest. Harvard is right near the Harvard Square T stop. Trying to drive into Cambridge is just not a smart thing at all. It's easier, lower-stress and cheaper to take the T.</p>
<p>My family stayed at the Sheraton</a> Commander in Harvard Square. The rates on the site are $180+, but there are a few special offers; I don't know how much we paid, but it was definitely less than that (still $100+, though).</p>
<p>Can I stay in suburb and then take a metro to come in night time back to hotel? Is it possible?</p>
<p>I am sure I may not be going to be more than two times in a year. I see myself just to drop luggae in begnining of school year and the pick up luggage at the end of school year.</p>
<p>I'm getting married in Harvard Square, so I've been looking for cheap hotels for my guests. One that I found was the Harvard</a> Square Hotel, which was the most reasonable hotel I could find near the square (although the rates do go up at the beginning of the school year and probably at Parents' Weekend).</p>
<p>There are never reasonably-priced parking spaces available near Harvard Square, alas. :)</p>
<p>My parents have found good rates in the past at this</a> Holiday Inn in Cambridge. It is very close to the Lechmere Green Line stop, which connects with Harvard by bus and subway.</p>
<p>I second the Sheraton Commander for location. The hotel has its own parking,(for a fee of course). There are also lots of parking meters near the hotel (quarters only). Apart from the parking and hotel, the Square is just a great walking center with good restaurants, terrific bookstores, the T and yes, Harvard.</p>
<p>I've used Priceline with great success in various cities. There is a great website, biddingfortravel.com, which is full of information. If you look under hotels, and Mass - Boston (not suburbs), you will find posts from people who have bid on hotels. Look for Cambridge. Several people have reported getting the Cambridge Hyatt for $48 recently. I know that there have been some really good prices at the Hotel@MIT, too, although I wasn't able to get one the weekend I was trying for. The Hotel@MIT is about a 20 minute walk from Harvard Square, or one stop on the Red Line.</p>
<p>I'd look up the street a little, in Porter Square. Less busy, fun shops, easier parking situation. There are several little bed and breakfasts, but they are probably around $95 a night (which I consider to be cheap, by Boston standards). B-fast included, and it is a nice walk to Harvard Square from there.</p>
<p>The Harvard Square Hotel is usually the best deal in the Square. They have parking, but it's not free.</p>
<p>There's also a Days Inn (or something equivalent) in Allston, across the river; it isn't far from the football stadium. This is about a mile walk from the Yard, and I believe they do have free parking. If you took a couple of cab round trips per day between the hotel and the square, you'd probably still be saving money relative to staying right by campus. I stayed there once and it was comfortable and clean.</p>
<p>The Cambridge Hyatt is not close to the subway, so I'd ask about public transportation options before booking there.</p>
<p>You might try to find a good rate at the Marriott in Kendall Square. That is two subway stops from Harvard.</p>
<p>Parking on the weekend is much cheaper at some private lots (University parking near the Charles Hotel was only $7 when we went to the theater recently). Harvard also permits parking at some of its lots on weekends if you have a valid reason -- perhaps being a parent is one of them.</p>
<p>Ugh! I stayed in that Days Hotel in Allston. While the price was right and the location was fairly good, the bed was the all time worst bed that I have ever tried to sleep on in my life! I actually thought it was a boxspring on top of another boxspring, rather than a mattress. (It wasn't.) Maybe others have had different experiences there, but I would not go back!</p>
<p>^^I stayed there too and thought it was fine. It was a nice easy walk to the Harvard campus.</p>
<p>But the hotel I <em>really</em> liked was The <a href="mailto:Hotel@MIT">Hotel@MIT</a>. It was really cool and high-techy. As the name suggests, it is nearer MIT than Harvard, but Harvard is just a quick T stop away. A lot pricier than Days, however.</p>
<p>We stayed once at Harding House B&B near Central Square subway in Cambridge. Long walk or short ride--one stop to Harvard. Average room rate $150 but cheaper in winter. They have free Parking in limited amounts. Attractive, clean and comfortable. </p>