Hotel 1868: from $156 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $156 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel 1868 on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Hotel 1868 is a compact mid-range boutique hotel opposite Porter Square station in Boston, United States.

Address: 1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge. Property ID: 1402777. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/boston/hotel-1868-1402777

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/boston/hotel-1868-1402777/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $156 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $276 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $396 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $516 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $657 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $798 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $947 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,074 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,187 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,314 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,455 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,603 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,749 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,897 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 8.8/10

A strong Cambridge base if you prioritize clean rooms and transit over space. A compact mid-range boutique hotel opposite Porter Square station, scored for what it is.

Hotel 1868 is a compact mid-range boutique hotel whose strongest selling point is practicality: Porter Square station is across the street, with Harvard one Red Line stop away. It's a strong pick for a Cambridge visit without a car. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise cleanliness, comfortable beds and helpful staff; Tripadvisor and Booking.com feedback broadly backs that up. Industrial-inspired styling adds character without making this a luxury stay.

Space is the main compromise. The hotel lists Mini Queens at 160 square feet and Standard Queens at 200, so even upgrading won't buy sprawling quarters. Breakfast isn't included, though nearby cafés make that manageable, and parking is paid valet only. We'd choose it for solo trips or short stays as a couple; skip it if you need room for family luggage or expect full-service facilities.

• Best for: Car-free Cambridge visits; Solo business travelers; Couples on short stays

• Watch out for: Compact queen-only rooms; No included breakfast; Paid valet-only parking

• Location: Opposite Porter Square station, with restaurants nearby and Harvard one Red Line stop away.

• Rooms: Mini Queens are 160 square feet; Standards are 200, with comfortable beds frequently praised.

• Cleanliness: Consistently strong feedback across recent Expedia reviews and Booking.com ratings.

• Service: Helpful, welcoming reception staff are a recurring strength across sites.

• Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour gym, business center and in-room coffee cover the essentials.

• Fees and surprises: Breakfast is not included; parking is paid valet only, with oversized vehicles requiring advance discussion.

Axel's opinion of Hotel 1868, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.

About Hotel 1868

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• 1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
• Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 234 reviews (location 4.3/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta: 1 min walk · Boston Logan International Airport: 23 min by taxi · Manchester-Boston Regional Airport: 60 min by taxi · Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport: 80 min by taxi · Fenway Park: 15 min by taxi · Public Garden: 16 min by taxi
• Charged by the hotel at the property: A 6.0 percent city/local tax will be charged
• Optional charges: Valet parking fee: USD 28 per night (in/out privileges)
• Hotel policies: Deposit: $50 per room per stay
• Amenities: No pool, Fitness center, Parking, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Business center
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Boston

Room types

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Mini room

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Mini Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Mini Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Mini Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Mini Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3

Standard room

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Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3

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