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  Cambridge, Massachusetts plays host to two of the country's most revered educational institutions: Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Easily accessible from Boston via the "T" subway, Cambridge resides just across the Charles River and three miles outside of Boston. The area also features its share of restaurants, bars, cafes and hotels, some of which offer reduced rates.
  
  

Amory Guest House

• The Amory Guest House resides in the heart of Cambridge, providing tremendous access to such nearby attractions as Boston, Harvard University and MIT. Guests can easily walk to a host of shops, restaurants and bars as well. All of the private quarters feature individual climate control, a refrigerator and Internet access. Some rooms also include a living area and a fully-equipped kitchen. Single room rates average $70 a night, while double rooms average $80. The hotel offers on-site laundry facilities as well.
  
  Amory Guest House
  62 Amory St.
  Cambridge, MA 02139
  617-308-4237
  amoryguesthouse.com
  
  

Cambridge Gateway Inn

• The Cambridge Gateway Inn offers a complimentary shuttle to the "T" subway station and free on-site parking. Guests can easily reach nearby Harvard University, Boston College and MIT. A restaurant and bowling alley resides next to the hotel as well. The hotel offers four room styles: single, double, king rooms and suites. All of the rooms include free continental breakfast, iron/ironing boards, microwaves, refrigerators, Wi-Fi access and cable television. Suites feature a living area and bedroom.
  
  Cambridge Gateway Inn
  211 Concord Turnpike
  Cambridge, MA 02140
  617-661-7800
  cambridgegatewayinn.com/index.html
  
  

Morrison House

• The Morrison House resides in the town of Somerville, just two miles from Cambridge. Amenities for all of the guest facilities include an HD television, DVD player, air conditioning, Wi-Fi access and en suite bathrooms. November through March rates start at $75 a night, while April through October rates begin at $90 a night. The cost of your stay includes a continental breakfast featuring fresh fruit, baked goods and coffee. The hotel offers its own communal, Internet equipped computer. The common room also features board games. Free off-street parking is available as well.
  
  Morrison House
  221 Morrison Ave.
  Somerville, MA 02144
  617-627-9670
  morrisonhousebnb.com