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Farmers’ Markets

People selecting fresh fruit at Bow Market in Somerville, MA

If you’re looking to get a little farm fresh food or a local artisan product, you’re in a great spot. We are lucky to have three great farmers’ markets all within walking distance! Union Square Farmers’ Market Saturdays 9AM-1PM – mid May through late October 366 Somerville Ave The closest market to us, the Union […]

Forge Baking Company

Entrance to Forge Baking Company in Somerville, MA

If you’ve got a sweet tooth (or a savory tooth for that matter), you’ve found your new home!  With a vast array of breads, pastries, sandwiches, and more, Forge Baking Company has something for everyone.  All their breads and pastries are made in-house, right in their open bakery kitchen that you can sidle right up to […]

Vanyaland x Cambria

Comfortable seating area in the lobby of our hotel near Harvard and MIT

We’ve partnered with the incredible team at Vanyaland to create something truly unique – an ever-evolving & relevant soundscape throughout our lobby. What exactly does this mean and what exactly is Vanyaland? Vanyaland is an award-winning online arts and culture magazine launched in Boston in 2013. Covering music, comedy, film, and television with unmatched tenacity, […]

Ricky’s Flower Market

Aisles of lush green plants at a flower shop in Somerville, MA

If you live anywhere in the neighborhood, you know Ricky’s! In what looks like an old gas station Mother Nature has started to return to its proper state, you’ll find the best garden center/flower market in Camberville, and probably the greater Boston area. From annuals to perennials, garden supplies to herbs & vegetables, tropical houseplants […]

Local Craft Brews

Colorful, art-filled alley near Union Square in MA

If you like great craft beer as much as we do, then look no further than Cambridge & Somerville MA.  “Camberville” is bursting with local craft breweries and here are a few of our favorites. Aeronaut Brewing Co Located at 14 Tyler Street Somerville, a quarter mile from our doors, this unique setting offers indoor […]

Tasting Counter

Chefs preparing food for customers at Tasting Counter restaurant

Whether you’re in town for business, or pleasure, you’ll need to set aside a few hours to experience the top-rated Tasting Counter.  A mere couple of blocks from our front doors, you’ll be immersed in the Somernova vibe as you make your way through a tasting menu experience.  Tickets sell out quick, so you’ll have […]

Exterior view of Harvard Memorial Church, behind leafless trees
Two people browsing a map of the Green Line in Union Square, MA
Neon sign over the entryway of Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar
Interior view of Porter Square Books, a bookstore in Cambridge, MA
People strolling through a gate at Harvard University
Porter Square station near Harvard in Cambridge
Display shelves and boxes of vinyls at a record store in Somerville, MA
Sandwich and chips on a retro-style tray at a Harvard Square place to eat
John Harvard statue in Harvard Yard at Harvard University
General Store shelves filled with snacks at Vinal Bakery in Somerville, MA
Neon sign for Brown's Bar-B-Q hanging over cooks in the kitchen
customers ordering at Vinal Bakery and General Store
Alden and Harlow restaurant in Somerville, MA, packed with customers
Retro-style writing on the front windows of a general store in Somerville
Vibrant green trees over a walking and bike trail in Somerville, MA
Purple lemonade and an elegant brownie at a Somerville bakery
Marquee for The Rockwell Davis Square Theatre
Woman shopping for fresh peaches at Bow Market in Somerville, MA
union square station near Cambria hotel in Somerville
Man checking out at an independent coffee roaster in Somerville, MA
Neon sign over the entryway for Diesel Cafe restaurant in Somerville, MA
People selecting fresh fruit at Bow Market in Somerville, MA
People shopping outdoors at Bow Market in Somerville, MA
Overflowing carts of live plants and bags of soil at Ricky's Flower Market
Harvard Gates at Harvard University
The Coop bookstore sign near Harvard in Cambridge
Nighttime exterior view of Cambria's hotel in Somerville-Boston
Red corner sofa and wall art in a lounge area at Cambria in Somerville, MA
Top-down view of pizzas at our Italian restaurant in Somerville, MA
Shelves stocked with grab-and-go snacks at our hotel near Boston, MA
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Music posters decorating a wall at a Somerville record store
game room at Cambria hotel in Somerville
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Fitness center with various equipment at the Cambria in Somerville
interior of the fitness facility at Cambria hotel in Somerville
interior of the fitness facility at Cambria hotel in Somerville
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Sunset and exterior of Cambria Somerville hotel in Somerville, MA
Lounge area in the lobby of Cambria's hotel in Somerville, MA
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Dark game room with billiards, foosball, pinball, and virtual golf
lobby inside Cambria hotel in Somerville
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Bed, seating, and a large window in a room at our Somerville hotel
Large sofa next to a bed at our hotel in the Somerville, MA area
Dresser, TV, and a corner mirror in a room at our hotel near Boston, MA
Large bed in a private sleeping area at our hotel in Somerville, Mass.
Details in a room at our pet friendly hotel in Somerville, MA
Large seating and dining areas in a room at our hotel near Boston, Mass.
Small table and chairs next to a large window at our Camberville, MA hotel
Food prep area and a lounge chair in a Somerville, Mass. hotel room
Glass shower, toilet, and a large counter at our hotel near Boston, Mass.
Large, spa-like tub and a glass shower at Cambria in Somerville-Boston
Large TV over a dresser in a hotel room at Cambria Somerville in MA
Woman making the bed with a smile at Cambria's hotel in Somerville, MA
Woman on the phone at the front desk of our hotel in Somerville, Mass.
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Man laughing in a back room at Cambria in Somerville-Boston
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Man in a suit smiling at Cambria hotel in Somerville-Boston
Woman checking in a guest at Cambria hotel in Somerville-Boston