Visiting Boston / Hotels
There are many events taking place on campus throughout the year. BU families especially enjoy our annual Family and Friends Weekend in October and Commencement Weekend in May. In addition, we hope you will take advantage of the sightseeing, entertainment, and dining experiences in Boston, Cambridge, and the surrounding areas.
- Self-guided BU Walking Tour
- Maps & Directions
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
- Visiting Boston
For more information about visiting Boston University and to schedule a tour of campus please, visit the Admissions office website.
Hotels Near Campus:
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge, 0.2 miles
Residence Inn by Marriott, 0.4 miles
Beacon Inn, 0.5 miles
Fenway Luxury Suites by Sonder, 0.5 miles
Hotel Commonwealth, 0.5 miles (easily accessible by T)
The Verb Hotel, 0.6 miles
Doubletree Suites Boston Cambridge, 0.8 miles
- Boston University rate automatically provided by using the link above.
The Eliot Hotel, 0.9 miles (easily accessible by T)
Hilton Boston Backbay, 1.1 Miles (easily accessible by T)
Sheraton Boston Hotel, 1.1 miles (easily accessible by T)
The Lenox Hotel, 1.3 Miles (easily accessible by T)
Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Brookline, 1.3 miles
- For the BU rate reference: Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline, MA; Company Name: Boston University
Boston Marriott Copley Place, 1.4 miles (easily accessible by T)
Iris Hotel Boston, 1.7 miles
- Use code “UNIFLEX” for 20% discount for all students and families
Beacon Hill Hotel, 2 miles
Hilton Boston Park Plaza, 2.4 miles
- Boston University rate automatically provided by using the link above.
Homewood Suites Boston Brookline Longwood Medical, 2.7 miles
Cambria Boston Downtown Seaport, 4.8 miles
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Watertown Boston, 5.9 miles
There is also a list of hotels that offer BU discounts listed on the Alumni & Friends website.