HARVARD SQUARE

Arguably the most famous square in all of greater Boston is Harvard Square, and its not even in Boston!  Obviously anchored by Harvard University, this neighborhood is a must visit on any trip to the area.  We are just a short walk, bike, or car ride from the thick of it all.  Once in the Square you will notice the vibrant streets have so much to offer.  Cafes, bookstores, shopping, and restaurants in every direction.  We recommend you take a stroll through Harvard Yard, the oldest part of the campus, and soak in the feel of the most famous school in the country.  Museums what you are looking for?  Don’t miss the Harvard Art Museums.  Looking for a different perspective, follow JFK St towards the Charles River and take in the campus from the bridge over the Charles River.  Depending on the season you will see rowers training up for the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta.  And if you are looking for a meal there are so many options.  Our favorite is Alden Harlow.  Need suggestions, please just ask!

Two bagels in Cambridge, MA with fillings and toppings

Get your Bagel Fix

As a New York transplant, nothing tugs at my heartstrings quite like a warm, fresh bagel.  Luckily for both my nostalgia & hunger, I’m not the only one who appreciates a delightfully chewy bagel and some great bagel shops have taken root in the area!  Here are some of the

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Interior view of Porter Square Books, a bookstore in Cambridge, MA

Bookstores of Somerville & Cambridge

Porter Square Books 25 White Street – Cambridge https://www.portersquarebooks.com About a 15–minute walk from the Cambria, Porter Square Books is a great spot to grab a cup of coffee, pastry and browse the wide selection of books. Staff is knowledgeable and helpful when searching for a particular book, bestseller or

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Neon sign for Brown's Bar-B-Q hanging over cooks in the kitchen

Alden & Harlow

As a self-proclaimed baseball-mom living in the ‘burbs, it’s not too often that I have a chance to go to hip Harvard Square to dine with adults.  But when my friends said they were headed to the super popular Alden & Harlow, I got right on the phone with the

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People selecting fresh fruit at Bow Market in Somerville, MA

Farmers’ Markets

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

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Entrance to Broadsheet Coffee Roasters in Cambridge, MA

Broadsheet Coffee Roasters

Just a few blocks south of us lies a bright & airy café & coffee roaster, Broadsheet Coffee Roasters, Camberville’s only coffee roaster. Founded in 2017 as a passion project of a former global banker, Broadsheet is located close to Harvard and is named after the newspaper printed by the

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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