Lodging
We list a number of different hotels below, both near MIT and within reach of public transport, as well as MIT dorm rooms for budget-friendly nearby accommodation.
MIT Dorm Rooms
We have reserved MIT dorm rooms as a budget-friendly alternative at $400 for the entire conference duration: Saturday check-in, Wednesday check-out. Rooms are part of small suites, with single-occupancy rooms, and a bathroom per suite.
Payment is done via the UGIM registration system: When you register for the conference, after entering the personal information, you get a chance to include the dorm room as an add-on (we provide a separate form to collect information for MIT housing):
Register here for the conference and add the MIT dorm room during the check-out process.
Hotels near MIT
Boston Marriott Cambridge
50 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02142
The Marriott is located in Kendall Square, just across the street from the MIT campus and about a 5-10 minute walk to/from MIT.nano.
The Kendall Hotel
350 Main Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
The Kendall is a historic hotel located in Kendall Square. Across the street from the Marriott and adjacent to the MIT campus, this hotel is about a 5-10 minute walk to/from MIT.nano.
Le Méridien Boston Cambridge
20 Sidney Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
The Meridien is between Kendall and Central Squares. It is 0.5 miles from MIT.nano.
Hyatt Regency Cambridge
575 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA 02139
The Hyatt is located right on the Charles River. It is about 0.8 miles from MIT.nano. There are complimentary hotel shuttles that run to/from Kendall Square.
Additional Hotels in Boston
The hotels immediately around MIT can be very expensive. Here are some suggestions of additional hotels that are still reachable via public transport (e.g. the subway stop at MIT is 2-3 mins from the conference venue)
Porter Square Hotel (https://www.theportersquarehotel.com/) Three stops from MIT on the MBTA red line, with roughly 20 to 25 minutes travel time (walk+subway)
Sheraton Boston Hotel (https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bosbo-sheraton-boston-hotel) ; Hilton Boston Back Bay (https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bosbhhh-hilton-boston-back-bay/) - Both located in Back Bay near the Prudential Center, a few stops on the #1 bus to MIT, roughly 15-25 mins travel time by bus (or a pleasant 25-30 min walk)
There are additional hotels around Porter Square and Back Bay. If you are in doubt, email us for an opinion on locations.
Transportation
MIT is located in Cambridge, MA just across the Charles River from Boston. We recommend using public transportation as parking in the area is limited.
Via public transportation
Boston’s public transportation system is the MBTA, known as “the T.”
- Subway: From any terminal at Logan Airport, take the Silver Line bus to South Station. At South Station, change to the Red Line subway to Kendall/MIT (inbound toward Alewife). The ride should take about 30 minutes and is free.
- Bus: The 64, 68, and 85 lines stop near the MIT Welcome Center. The #1 bus stops on Massachusetts Avenue, about a 15-minute walk from the Welcome Center.
- Shuttle: The EZ Ride shuttle runs to and from Boston’s North Station, with stops at Kendall Square and around MIT’s campus (Note: EZRide is not operated by the MBTA; fare is $2 cash per trip).
From Logan Airport
- Taxi or rideshare: Taxi fare from the airport is about $35–$40, and a rideshare service can range from about $20–$35. During non-rush hour, the ride will take about 15 minutes; during rush hour, it may take 30 minutes or more.
- Subway: From any terminal at Logan Airport, take the Silver Line bus to South Station. At South Station, change to the Red Line subway to Kendall/MIT (inbound toward Alewife). The ride should take about 30 minutes.
Amtrak
South Station, Boston, is the closest train station. South Station is served by the MBTA Red Line, which connects to MIT at the MIT/Kendall stop.
Bluebikes
Bluebikes is the Boston area’s public bike share program. There are several stations around campus for renting or returning a bike. Visitors may purchase an Adventure Pass, which is valid for 24 hours.
Parking
Parking in Cambridge and Boston can be expensive and hard to find. Whenever possible, park where you’re staying and use public transportation or a taxi/rideshare service. If you must drive to the campus, on- and off-street parking is available for a fee, but most public parking is not very close to the center of campus. More parking information is available from Parkopedia.