Hotels in Waltham, Massachusetts

Waltham overview

Waltham is a relaxing place distinct for its sports and university spirit. You'll find a wide variety of coffee and bar choices. Spend a relaxing day at Boston Public Garden and Boston Common when the weather is nice. Make some time to see popular sights such as Boston College and Harvard Square. If you're looking for a family- and business-friendly getaway, Waltham is for you.

Where to stay in Waltham

Whether you're planning to stay for a night or for the week, Waltham has accommodations to fit every need. There are 418 hotels in the Waltham area and you can shop as many as 120 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 40%.

• • 49 2-star hotels with an average price of $66 per night
• • 197 3-star hotels with an average price of $101 per night
• • 130 4-star hotels with an average price of $130 per night
• • 15 5-star hotels with an average price of $199 per night

Here are the top hotels based on 133198 user reviews of Waltham hotels:

• • Global Luxury Suites at the Charles River
• • Embassy Suites Boston Waltham
• • Crescent Suites Hotel
• • Courtyard by Marriott Boston Waltham
• • Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Waltham

How to get to Waltham

Fly in to Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.), 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from downtown Waltham.

Train stations include:

• • Waltham Station
• • Waltham Brandeis-Roberts Station

What to see around Waltham

Fun activities in the area include these attractions:

• • Alumni Stadium
• • Agganis Arena
• • Fenway Park
• • TD Garden
• • East Boston Memorial Stadium

Family-friendly attractions include:

• • Artisans Asylum
• • Franklin Park Zoo
• • New England Aquarium
• • Fun and Games Family Entertainment Center
• • F1 Boston

It's well known for its swimming spots and these favorite places for nature lovers:

• • Wayland Town Beach
• • Saxonville Beach
• • Learned Beach
• • Waushakum Beach
• • Revere Beach

Take some time to explore campus or the area surrounding:

• • Bentley College
• • Brandeis University
• • Boston College
• • Harvard Law School
• • Harvard University

Some top sights in the area include:

• • Harvard Square
• • Boston University
• • Boston Museum of Fine Arts
• • Hynes Convention Center
• • Copley Place

When to visit Waltham

Curious about when's the best time to visit? Here are the seasonal norms to help with your planning:

Seasonal temperature averages

• • January-March: 52°F day, 16°F night
• • April-June: 80°F day, 31°F night
• • July-September: 83°F day, 45°F night
• • October-December: 67°F day, 18°F night

Seasonal rainfall averages

• • January-March: 12.0 inches
• • April-June: 12.2 inches
• • July-September: 11.5 inches
• • October-December: 13.1 inches