Temporary Lodging

 

Hotels/Inns

Other Accommodations

Other Resources

Tufts University offers some limited options for short-term stay over the summer for students and people attending Tufts sponsored conferences. Please contact the following offices for information and availability.

Residential Life telephone: 617-627-3248 or website www.ase.tufts.edu/reslife 

Conference Bureau: 617-627-3568.

Realty listings are available upon request by contacting 617-627-5319 or email och@tufts.edu

Please be aware that the listed rates are subject to change.


 

Hotels and Inns

Name Website and/or Descriptions Telephone Rates

Nightly Hotel Rates Vary by Season

140 Clarendon (Boston Area)

furnished apartments for temporary or permanent rent (rates include a/c and heating) www.140clarendon.com 617-585-5447 $300/wk, minimum 4 week stay - permanent residency also available

6 Cambridge Center

Residence Inn by Marriott

Daily, weekly and monthly rates...no lease! Complimentary daily hot breakfast buffet. Complimentary evening social hour!

 617-349-0700 or email diana.schmitz@mariott.com 

  vary
A Cambridge House Bed & Breakfast Inn   http://www.acambridgehouse.com/ 1-800-232-9989 or 617-491-6300 $109-229/night depending on the season; special discounts available
A Friendly Inn at Harvard / Short Term Stay at Harvard (2 month) http://www.afinow.com/afi 617-547-7851

$97 - $157 depending on the season.

American Bed & Breakfast (Arlington) http://www.govbracketthouse.com/ 800-530-2233 $125-145/night; discounts available for extended stays (over one month)
Hyatt Place, Medford http://bostonmedford.place.hyatt.com 781-395-8500

vary (ask for Tufts rate)

Bunker Hill Bed & Breakfast (Charlestown)

www.bunkerhillbedandbreakfast.com. 617-241-8067 or
Crawolff@cs.com
$135-145/night
Comfort Inn Boston/Woburn
Off Interstate 93 - Exit #36, 14 Hill Street in Woburn. Rates for daytime and overnight stays or group rates for any special occasions, with free deluxe continental breakfast, high speed internet, and 24 hours fitness center.
 
781-933-5363
gm.ma110@choicehotels.com
vary
Four Points Sheraton, Woburn Newly renovated full-service hotel. Complimentary shuttle to Tufts. Must request the "Tufts Rate."    781-935-8160 or email Kara Duffy at kduffy@remingtonhotels.com  

$89/night (Tufts Rate)

Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Burlington 5 Wheeler Road
Burlington, MA 01803
Phone: 781-272-8800 ext 7506
Fax: 781-221-4605
Web: www.bostonburlington.stayhgi.com
(781) 272-8800
Contact: Yvette Fontanilla ~ yvette_fontanilla@hilton.com
$89 per night (Tufts Rate). Rates are for Students, Families, and Staff of Tufts University. *mention code: "TUFTS" to receive the special rate
Howard Johnson Hotel 1271 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215 617-267-8300 $165/night
Irving House at Harvard Irving House offers both hotel and long term (weekly and monthly) accommodations. Irving House has already been accommodating various Tufts visitors through bookings made by several offices. All guests have been very pleased with our houses.  http://www.irvinghouse.com 617-547-4600 see website
Meacham Manor http://www.meacham-manor.com 617-623-3985 $75-140/day for single or double, 7th day free (Tufts special $50/night)
Morrison House Bed and Breakfast Breakfast and use of computer included with rate. 2 minute walk from Davis Square T stop. http://www.morrisonhousebnb.com/ 617-627-9670 $75-$140/day for single; $105-55 for double

 Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf

44 Charles River Ave Boston, MA 02129

Seasonal Rates. Complimentary Daily Hot Breakfast Buffet. Complimentary Evening Social Hour Monday - Thursday. Complimentary High Speed And Wireless Internet Access. Contact Information: 617-242-9000 or email Jamie Carroll at james.j.carroll@marriott.com   vary
Scholar Bed & Breakfast 3 guest rooms with private baths at $100 - $165 near Harvard Square www.bnbboston.com/cambridge/cambridge_1.htm  617-720-0522

 infor@bnbboston.com

$100-$165/night
Willoughby House http://www.willoughbyinn.com/ 617-776-7206  $65-115/night; 7th night free

 

Other Accommodations

Name

Website and/or Descriptions

Telephone

Rates

Nightly Hotel Rates Vary by Season

American Youth Hostel

www.bostonhostel.org

www.usahostels.org

617-536-9455 or 617-718-7990

$23-40/day ($3/day extra for nonmembers)

Arlington 2 bedroom/1 bath fully furnished flat on the top floor of a two-family in Arlington on Massachusetts Avenue west of Pleasant Street. Ten minute drive from Tufts/on Mass. Ave. bus lines. Completely renovated 2 years ago. Living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, W/D, microwave, stove, refrigerator with filtered water and icemaker, dishwasher, disposal, porch and deck, off-street parking for up to 2 cars, hardwood floors, A/C. Utilities (electricity, heat, cable, local phone, DSL line) included. Newer furnishings. All linens and fully stocked kitchen utensils and cookware. Computer and printer/scanner/copier/fax, VCR, DVD and (2) TV's. Availability subject to existing bookings. Call Theresa at 858-336-6670 or email tntrealtytrust@aol.com $150 per night; $1000 per week; $2500 per month.

Fully refundable security deposit
depends on length of stay, not to exceed $1,000.

Bayridge

www.bayridgeresidence.org

"Located in the heart of Back Bay Boston, Bayridge offers graduate and undergraduate women a unique opportunity to live with women from all over the world with diverse academic backgrounds, in an environment which fosters intellectual, spiritual and professional development."

call 617-536-2586 or email housing@bayridgeresidence.org hosting program; see site for information

CAJ House

www.cajhouse.com

The CAJ House is a ten unit apartment building located in the heart of South End of Boston. We offer short term, fully-furnished studio apartments with a four week minimum stay. We cater to graduate students, teachers and professors, and professionals (no undergrads, please). We are nestled away in a beautiful, quiet, and sought after part of Boston. Close to everything you need, the CAJ House is within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and public transportation. Limited parking is available for those with vehicles for an extra charge. Beginning March 1st, 2008, we will be opening our newest guest house on Tremont St. also in the South End. We will be offering short term, furnished studio apartments in a newly renovated building.

 

ranging in price from $370 to $500/week based on a four week minimum stay (all utilities included).

The Governor Brackett House- An American Bed & Breakfast

Offering long term accommodations (one month minimum stay - nightly rates also available), conveniently located in Arlington. For additional information http://www.govbracketthouse.com/ 

call 781-483-3900

accommodations with shared bath $950/mo. Rooms with private bath at discounted B&B rates for long term stays.

Global Immersions

http://www.globalimmersions.com

617-924-2712

hosting program; see site for information

Gloucester -  Re-Creation Accommodation

 ocean@bbrecreate.com offers well-appointed smoke-free short-term furnished studios & apartments. Access by 128, MBTA and local transport.

978-282-4546

$69-169/day or from $595/month

J.E. Realty, Waltham

Fully furnished and accessorized short-term, no fee. Studio, 1 bedroom, & 2 bedroom apartments.

781-894-3150

$1400-1800/month

Somerville

Double room with ensuite bathroom available in beautiful modern condo, just a step from Davis Sq. Walking distance to Davis and Porter Sq. T stations. Guests have their own entrance. Short term stays: ideal for visiting parents or single person, one to three nights. Cable T.V. and facilities for making continental breakfast. A step away from Cafes and restaurants. Off-street parking for one car. Condo is on Russell St. and Elm.



617-306-4666 or 617-764-1160

 

$85 per night single, $110 for two. No smoking except on decks. Special rates for five nights or more.

Somerville

 

Fully furnished rooms short or long-term, in lovely, safe, comfortable, quiet, historic single-family home, just a 2-3 minute walk to the Davis Square, Somerville MBTA subway stop. Singles only, please. No smoking. Full bath plus half-bath shared occasionally with one guest. Telephone in room. Domestic calls are free (calling card needed only for international calls). Use of washer/dryer. Very light cooking only for which a microwave and rice cooker, etc are provided. Utilities and wireless Internet access included. Everything is provided except food. No hidden costs. No fees. No lease. No security deposit. Just minutes to Tufts University and vibrant Davis Square for restaurants, shops, theatres and Minuteman Bike Path. House was built around 1895. Winner of a 2004 Somerville Historic Preservation Commission award.

617-625-9642
vera@eecs.harvard.edu

Short-term rate: $85/night, $75/night after first 10 nights (minimum stay is 3 nights).
Long-term rate: weekly rate $445/wk. for 2-3-month stays; $985/month for single room for over 3-month stays; $1100/month
for 2-room suite w/ kitchenette and private bath (available for over 4-month stays only).

YMCA of Greater Boston http://www.ymcaboston.org/   617-927-8040 Daily Rates  $46-96 (1-4 people) Youth Hostel Rate (w/ I.D.) $40-60

YWCA Boston

Single furnished room with private bath available in the newly restored, historic YWCA. All rooms wired for high speed internet and cable. Short and long term stays available. Weekly linen service included in rent. On site amenities include: laundry, cafe, Lyric Stage, and 24 hour front desk coverage. Located adjacent to Back Bay station and 3 minutes to Copley Square.

Email Cindy Walling or Colleen Houseman at Residences@140Clarendon.com 
 

Short term stays are available at $400/week plus a 12.45% lodging tax. Long term stays are also available at $1325/month. Minimum stay of 6 weeks.

           

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Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that the University assumes no responsibility for contracts/leases between individuals.  The Off-Campus Housing Resource Center is not responsible or liable for the consequences of any off-campus student housing arrangement.  In addition, Tufts does not endorse or sponsor any of the agencies, services, advertisements, properties or landlords included in this website.  The information is provided only as aids in your housing quest.

 

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