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.

For more information about visiting Boston University and to schedule a tour of campus please, visit the Admissions office website.

Hotels Near Campus:

Please also utilize of hotel room blocks for the Fall 2025 Move-in Periods for incoming students and for returning students.

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

Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill 2.7 miles

  • $199 room rate for the dates: August 20-September 4, 2025
  • For reservations, please click HERE or call (877) 999-3223 and refer to the Boston University Move In- 2025 and/or ID #: 0820BUMOVE
  • Cancellation for Overnights rooms is up to 5 days prior to arrival, if the deadline is passed rooms and rate is non-refundable
  • For assistance with shoulder nights or if you require additional information, please call the hotel directly at 617-742-7630

Cambria Boston Downtown Seaport, 4.8 miles

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Watertown Boston, 5.9 miles

The Westin Copley Place Boston 2.3 miles

  • Special rate: 15% off the best available fare at the time of booking

 

There is also a list of hotels that offer BU discounts listed on the Alumni & Friends website.