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Charles River Motel
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See All1 King Bed Spacious Room with One King Bed, Work Desk, Mini-Fridge and Microwave1 Queen Sofa Bed Large Room with One Queen Bed, Pull-Out Sofa, Work Desk, Mini-Fridge and Microwave2 Full Bed Spacious Room with Two Full Beds, Work Desk, Mini-Fridge and Microwave2 Full Sofa Bed Large Room with Two Full Beds, Pull-Out Sofa, Work Desk, Mini-Fridge and Microwave2 Queen Beds Spacious Room with Two Queen Beds, Work Desk, Mini-Fridge and Microwave2 Queen Sofa Bed Large Room with Two Queen Beds, Pull-Out Sofa, Work Desk, Mini-Fridge and Microwave
About Us
Read MoreSkip the sky-high downtown prices and stay just minutes from the action at the Charles River Inn. Located in the lively Allston/Brighton neighborhood, we’re a quick 10-minute ride from Boston University’s Agganis Arena and close to top spots like Harvard Square, Fenway Park, and the Museum of Fine Arts. Whether you’re here for sports, shopping, or sightseeing, our location puts Boston’s best within easy reach.
Our 40 comfortable rooms are designed with travelers in mind—featuring flat-screen TVs, in-room coffee, climate control, and plenty of space to relax after a day in the city. Guests also enjoy ample on-site parking (no circling city blocks!) and a sweet perk—treats available in the lobby to make your stay even more enjoyable.
When you’re ready to explore, hop on nearby transit or take a short drive to iconic attractions, green parks, and riverfront views. With friendly service, budget-friendly rates, and unbeatable convenience, the Charles River Inn makes Boston both accessible and affordable.
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Attractions
See AllHarvard University & Harvard Yard At Harvard Yard, visitors line up to rub the left shoe of the John Harvard statue for good luck — never realizing students joke about what really happens to that shoe at night. The statue is also called the “Statue of Three Lies” since the name, title, and date carved on it are all wrong, making it the most famous prank in bronze.Fenway Park Fenway’s famous “Green Monster” wall isn’t just iconic — fans joke about the seats on top being the priciest way to watch mostly skyline views. Longtime locals say if you drop your peanut bag in the stands, it’ll get tossed all the way down like a rite of passage.Boston Common & Public Garden Boston Common is America’s oldest public park, and right next to it sits the beautiful Victorian-era Public Garden with its famous Swan Boats. The Swan Boats have been circling the lagoon since 1877, and the quirky secret is they’re powered by a guy pedaling a hidden bicycle. Kids swear the giant swan in the back is alive — and parents sometimes let them believe it.Museum of Science Located along the Charles River, this interactive museum is a favorite for families and science lovers. The Museum’s Lightning Show with the Van de Graaff generators is so loud, locals joke it could power the Green Line if the MBTA ever runs out of juice. Tradition says if you don’t flinch on the first crack of lightning, you’re officially a “real Bostonian.”USS Constitution & Charlestown Navy Yard Nicknamed “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat. Sailors and guides joke that “Old Ironsides” got its nickname not from iron, but because British cannonballs literally bounced off her wooden hull. Visitors love testing the rumor by knocking on the ship’s sides — like giving history a friendly tap.New England Aquarium Right on Boston’s waterfront, the aquarium features a giant ocean tank, penguin colony, and hands-on touch tanks. At the penguin colony, regulars say the birds are better comedians than the tour guides, because they waddle in perfect unison only when the staff isn’t watching. There’s also a running joke that the giant ocean tank turtle, Myrtle, is older than half of Boston’s politicians.
