Recommended Hotel: Hotel Tria
Why: Good Value, Free WiFi, Free Hot Breakfast

Hotel Tria is the top choice within walking distance of the Alewife T station. At an average nightly rate of $152, it is a good value for the area. Guests appreciated the free hot breakfast that generally includes eggs, breakfast meats, and hashbrowns as well as pastries. The free shuttle to Harvard Square is also popular. Complimentary WiFi is available in every room. Drawbacks include traffic noise from the rooms on the front of the hotel. We recommend Hotel Tria to anyone looking for a hotel with most of the basic amenities like breakfast included in the price.

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About the Cambridge Neighborhood

Who is best for this location?

Foodies and fans of the performing arts.

Just north of Harvard, the Davis Square neighborhood is a cultural hub popular with college students from nearby Tufts and Boston universities. Numerous theaters, galleries, restaurants, and boutiques make it a fun place to spend time.

Davis Square is quickly becoming a sought-after destination for foodies. Redbones Barbecue serves some of the best barbecue you can find in Boston, the brisket is a crowd favorite. Nearby, Martsa on Elm serves traditional dishes from the Himalayas like vegetable momos, curries, and Tibetan sweet rice. If you’re looking for a meal and an activity, the Flatbread Company at Sacco’s Bowl Haven serves up wood-fired pizzas in at a candlepin bowling alley. The Burren is a great place to listen to live music and have a beer.

For things to do, the Somerville Theater shows independent films every evening. Johnny D’s hosts concerts regularly, including a live jazz brunch. Music lovers should visit in the fall if you want to experience HONK!, a festival of activist street bands.