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Several hostels are also available in Boston proper. We have a discount code for Hosteling International, available below.
 
Several hostels are also available in Boston proper. We have a discount code for Hosteling International, available below.
   
Those on a budget might consider staying in [[voy:Quincy_(Massachusetts)|Quincy]], which is a ~30 minute T ride south of Cambridge on the same line, where rates tend to be much lower than in Boston or Cambridge. Some hotels convenient to T stations include:
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Those looking for a hotel on a budget might consider staying in [[voy:Quincy_(Massachusetts)|Quincy]], which is a ~30 minute T ride south of Cambridge on the Red Line; you can get rooms in the $100–150 range. Some hotels convenient to T stations include:
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* [https://www.brooksidehousequincyma.com/ Brookside House], walk to Quincy Center
 
* [http://novasuites.com/ Nova Suites], walk to Quincy Center
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* [https://www.reservationcounter.com/hotels/show/6005e08/best-western-adams-inn-quincy-ma/ Best Western Quincy], walk to North Quincy station
* [https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hojo/quincy-massachusetts/howard-johnson-quincy-boston/overview Howard Johnson], walk to Wollaston
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* [https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hojo/quincy-massachusetts/howard-johnson-quincy-boston/overview Howard Johnson], walk to Wollaston station
* [https://www.reservationcounter.com/hotels/show/6005e08/best-western-adams-inn-quincy-ma/ Best Western], walk to North Quincy
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* [https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-braintree/best-western-braintree-inn/propertyCode.22066.html Best Western Braintree], short Uber/Lyft to Quincy Adams station
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* [https://www.extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/ma/boston/braintree Extended Stay America], short Uber/Lyft to Quincy Adams station
   
 
=== Discount rates ===
 
=== Discount rates ===

Revision as of 05:59, 30 September 2019

WikiConference North America 2019 • Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
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About Boston and Cambridge

MIT is located in Cambridge, which is directly north of Boston across the Charles River. The Saturday–Sunday–Monday portion of the event will take place on the MIT Campus, in Building 32 (the Stata Center). Friday will take place at museums across the area, likely centered in museums in downtown Boston. Our Friday night reception will take place at the Waterworks Museum in downtown Boston.

Transportation

The public transportation system in Boston and Cambridge is "the T", including both subway and bus. The Kendall Square station on the Red Line subway is the closest to the Stata Center. The Red Line runs north to the rest of Cambridge, and south through Downtown Boston, South Boston, and Quincy.

In addition, the 1 bus stops on Massachusetts Avenue at the center of campus and travels directly across the river into the Back Bay neighborhood; this is a convenient way to access the western branches of the Green Line while avoiding a circuitous route through Downtown Boston.

Also see the T system map.

Lodging

The closest hotels to MIT are the Marriott, Residence Inn, and Kendall Hotel.

Several hostels are also available in Boston proper. We have a discount code for Hosteling International, available below.

Those looking for a hotel on a budget might consider staying in Quincy, which is a ~30 minute T ride south of Cambridge on the Red Line; you can get rooms in the $100–150 range. Some hotels convenient to T stations include:

Discount rates

Boston Marriott Cambridge
50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA (5 to 10-minute walk)
Discounted Rate: $299/night available until October 17th
Book Here to Secure the Discount
Hosteling International Boston
19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA (15-minute drive)
Rates ranging from $45-$260/night
Save 15% by using Wiki19 discount booking code by October 1st
Save 10% by using Wiki19 discount booking after October 1st while rooms last

Food and Drink

Near MIT

Clover Food Lab - vegetarian
Flour - coffee, sandwiches, pastry
Mamaleh's - Jewish deli inspired restaurant
Vester - coffee, matcha, sandwiches