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Top tips for finding Waltham hotel deals
If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Waltham, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Waltham in January and December.
Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Waltham if you stay on a Thursday. The opposite is true for, Wednesday, which is usually the most expensive day.
Book more than 90 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Waltham accommodation.
The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Waltham found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $168, while the most expensive was $431.
How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Waltham for 2 days.
The Charles River runs through Waltham and features walking and biking paths along its shores as well as opportunities to rent canoes, paddle boards and kayaks. You can find a few select hotels, such as the Crescent Suites Hotel, which are conveniently located near the river.
The Prospectville neighborhood is close to Montgomery General Hospital and offers many shopping and dining options for business travelers. The Westin Waltham Boston provides many amenities for traveling professionals, including conference rooms, a fitness studio and high-speed internet in all rooms.
Many families with kids enjoy staying at the western edge of Waltham, which is close to the Drumline Wildlife Sanctuary as well as several woodsy parks to explore. The Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham is in this area, and it also features a pool to keep the kiddos entertained.
Staying just over the northern boundary of Waltham will keep you within reach of the city center while also getting you closer access to upscale shopping and attractions, such as the Minute Man National Historical Park and Waldon Pond. The Element Lexington hotel in this area emphasizes health and wellness with an indoor saltwater pool, yogurt parfait bar, and bicycle loan program.
Hanscomb Air Force Base is just north of Waltham, and there are several affordable hotels that cater to people traveling to the base for business or to visit family, including the Quality Inn & Suites Lexington.
FAQs when booking a hotel in Waltham
Hotels are safe environments for travelers as long as they properly implement sanitary measures in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). However, we recommend getting in touch with the local authorities regarding safety procedures for hotels in Waltham. For more advice, please view our information page on what to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel.
The average price of a double room in Waltham is $219, but it varies considerably depending on location, facilities, and seasonality. In the last 3 days, KAYAK users have found double rooms for as cheap as $127.
The MBTA commuter rail that connects to the Boston MBTA subway system (the “T”) has three stops that are convenient to Waltham hotels, including the Waltham, Brandeis and Kendall Green stations. The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boston Waltham is one of the hotels located less than 2 miles from the Kendall Green station.
The West End neighborhood is close to hiking and fishing opportunities at the Cambridge Reservoir, Prospect Hill and Cat Rock Park. The Best Western Plus Waltham Boston is a short drive from these outdoor spaces, and it even has an indoor pool and a tavern where you can relax after a day's activities.
The “High-Tech Highway” is the area bordering I-95 / Route 128 in Waltham, and many large tech companies and research & development start-ups have their headquarters or regional offices here. Hotels in this area, such as Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Waltham, often cater to business travelers by offering business services, including printing, 24h business centers and state-of-the-art meeting rooms.
The areas just east of Waltham along the I-90 corridor provide the most convenient drives into Boston, although all roads into the city can be quite congested most hours of the day, so allow extra time to arrive at your downtown destination. From the Hampton Inn & Suites Watertown Boston, it is about a 20min drive into Boston.
After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighborhood, which allows you to pick the central Waltham districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Waltham city center.
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