Places to Stay near Dana-Farber
Special hotel arrangements and housing programs available to Dana-Farber patients and families share a common goal of providing comfortable, nearby housing at low cost, so patients can benefit from their family's support.
These listings are intended to provide patients and families with information regarding housing accommodations near the Longwood Medical Area and in no way constitiutes a recommendation or an endorsement, expressed or implied, of any product, company or accommodation by Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center, their affiliates or any other related organizations.
When contacting hotels or inns, please ask about medical discounts and mention that you are a Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center patient. All prices and medical rates are subject to change.
Printable list of places to stay (PDF)
List of Accommodations
- Specialized Accommodations
- Inns and Guest Houses
- Bed and Breakfast Associations
- Hostels
- Hotels
- Short-term Furnished Apartment Services
Specialized Accommodations
Hope Lodge Boston
125 South Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 396-5514
Hope Lodge Boston
Oncology patients only. No fee.
Distance: 1 mile from Longwood Medical Area.
Run by the American Cancer Society. Provides lodging and transportation to ambulatory cancer patients actively in treatment in Boston area. Requires referral from Dana-Farber; applications are available at the Concierge Desk in Dana-Farber's main lobby. Call the Concierge Desk at (617) 632-3750.
Hope Lodge Worcester
7 Oak Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 792-2985
Hope Lodge Worcester
Oncology patients only. No fee.
Distance: 45 miles from Boston.
Run by the American Cancer Society. Provides lodging and transportation to cancer patients receiving treatment in Worcester/Boston area. Applications required and available on website.
Hospitality Homes
P.O. Box 15265, Boston, MA 02215
(617) 482-4338
www.hosp.org
Telephone call will begin application process. Volunteer hosts provide all housing in private homes. Information is available at the Concierge Desk in Dana-Farber's main lobby. Call the Concierge Desk at (617) 632-3750.
Ronald McDonald House
229 Kent St, Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 734-3333
www.ronaldmcdonaldhouseboston.org
Fee: $10/night or up to $200 per month.
Distance: 0.57 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Will accept patients up through age 21 and their families.
The Family Inn
70 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 566-3430
Contact: Sally Pendleton
Fee: 1 person - $30/night, $10 for each add'l person. Private room, with shared bath and common areas. Length of stay varies.
Distance: 0.83 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: Free parking available, but limited.
Must call to be placed on waiting list.
The Philoxenia House
Metropolis of Boston
162 Goddard Ave., Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 277-4742
Contact: Sophia Nibi
www.boston.goarch.org
Fee: No fee.
Distance: 2.59 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Metropolis Methodios: Greek Orthodox community offers 11 rooms, living rooms, kitchens, seven bathrooms, to people traveling to Boston for medical care. Serves mostly international patients, families; welcomes children.
Thornton & Naumes House and The Patrick Thompson Suites
48 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
(617) 632-3301
Please contact your Resource Specialist or Social Worker for a referral (required).
Fee: $30/night + $5 parking.
Distance: 0.2 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Private bedrooms; shared kitchen, living room, laundry and bathrooms. Cash/check only. Open to family of oncology patients only. Must have social work referral.
Inns and Guest Houses
Anthony's Townhouse
1085 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 566-3972
www.anthonystownhouse.com
Fee: $65-95/ night medical rate+ tax. Long term rate differs. Rates depend on season.
Distance: 0.82 miles from Longwood Medical Area; on Green Line (C Line).
Parking: limited.
Cash Only. Restored brownstone townhouse.
Beacon Inn
1087 Beacon St. or 1750 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 566-0088
www.beaconinn.com
Fee: $113-170/night + tax.
Distance: 0.81 and 2.14 miles from Longwood Medical Area, near Green Line (C Line).
Parking: limited.
Continental breakfast included. Microwave and refrigerator available. No handicap rooms. Wi-Fi access.
Beech Tree Inn
83 Longwood Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446
(800) 544-9660 or (617) 277-1620
www.thebeechtreeinn.com
Fee: $89-119 for single/night; $119-145 for double/night (medical rates, year-round). Inquire about possible discounts during the winter months.
Distance: 0.66 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: $7/night.
Continental breakfast included.
Bertram Inn
92 Sewall Ave., Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 566-2234 or (800) 295-3822
www.bertraminn.com
Fee: $109-189/night + tax (medical rate). Prices may vary by time of year; less expensive during winter months.
Distance: 0.78 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Private bathrooms, common refrigerator, cable TV. Not handicap accessible.
Bridgette C Henkes Bed & Breakfast
34 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-0713
Fee: $80.00 single, $95.00 double/night. Third floor unit.
Distance: 2.74 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Brigham Guest House
698 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
(617) 566-8947
Fee: $85/night for 1-2 week stay, $80 for 2 weeks or more.
Distance: 0.41 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: Unattended parking available; prices vary.
1-2 week minimum stay required. No smoking, no pets, not handicap accessible. No Wi-Fi.
The Chandler Inn
26 Chandler St., Boston, MA 02116
(800) 842-3450 or (617) 482-3450
www.chandlerinn.com
Fee: $169 (Dec-March), $199 (April-Nov) + tax.
Distance: 2.43 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: no parking, garage nearby ($20/24 hours).
Under renovation until mid-April 2009.
Coolidge Corner Guest House
17 Littell Road, Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 734-4041
www.bedandbagel.com
Fee: $79-199/night depending on time of year; 20% discount for patients.
Distance: 0.92 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Wi-Fi access.
John Jeffries House
14 Embankment Road, Boston, MA 02114
(617) 367-1866
www.johnjeffrieshouse.com
Fee: April-Nov rates: $108 for studio to $152 for suite which sleeps 3. Dec-March rates: $109 for studio to $169 for suite which sleeps 3.
Distance: 2.77 miles from Longwood Medical Area. Near MGH and Red Line.
Parking: Validated parking at Charles Street Garage; $24/24hr.
Continental breakfast included. All rooms fully furnished. Nightly rates include all utilities except telephone. All rooms have private bathrooms.
Longwood Inn
123 Longwood Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 566-8615
www.longwood-inn.com
Fee: Summer rates - Single: $104-144, Double: $114-154. Winter rates - Single: $74-109, Double: $79-117.
Distance: 0.58 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: Free off-street parking.
Wi Fi access. Common kitchen. No breakfast.
Coin-operated washer and dryer. No shuttle services. Cable available. Free local calls.
Perkins House
56 Perkins St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 524-7229
E-mail: marcia.peters@verizon.net
Fee: Second floor suite - $75/night. Private bathroom, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker. Third floor suite - $50/ night. Shared bathroom, shared microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker.
Distance: 1.43 miles from Longwood Medical Area. On bus line #39.
Parking: Limited on-site and on street.
Reservations accepted only before 8pm. Cash and checks only.
The Samuel Sewall Inn
143 St. Paul Street, Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 713-0123 or (888) 713-2566
www.samuelsewallinn.com
Fee: $109-189/night + tax (medical rate). Prices may vary by time of year; less expensive during winter months.
Distance: 1 mile from Longwood Medical Area.
Private bathrooms, common refrigerator, cable TV. Handicap accessible.
Taylor House Bed & Breakfast
50 Burroughs Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(888) 228-2956
www.taylorhouse.com
Contact: Dave Elliot
Fee: $135-$160.00/night. $159-249/night for 3 bedroom suite. Weekly rates available.
Distance: 2.73 miles from Longwood Medical Area. On #39 bus route.
Continental breakfast included. All rooms have private bathrooms. No smoking.
Bed and Breakfast Associations
Bed and Breakfast of Greater Boston Hospitality Reservation Service
P.O. Box 525, Newton, MA 02456
(617) 393-1548
www.bostonbedandbreakfast.com
Breakfast included at all locations. Shared and private bathrooms. Monthly rates available. Apartments available. No standard rate. Wi-fi access. Transportation available. Handicap rooms available.
Hostels
YMCA
316 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
(800)872-9622 or (617) 536-7800
www.ymcaboston.org
Fee: Single: $50/night. Double: $70/night. Triple: $90/night.
Distance: 1.16 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: No parking.
Men only. Private rooms with shared bath. Computer lab.
YWCA
40 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
(617) 375-2524
www.ywcaboston.org
Fee: $2 membership fee. Single - $62/night. Double - $94/night. Triple - $114/night. Weekly rates are available.
Distance: 2.44 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: No parking.
Women only. $2 refundable towel fee.
Hotels
These Boston hotels offer medical rates. Please check with individual businesses for up-to-date rate information and accommodation details.
Back Bay Hilton Hotel
40 Dalton Street, Boston, MA 02115
(800) 445-8667 or (617) 236-1100
www.hiltonfamilyboston.com
Fee: $269/night.
Distance: 1.76 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: $29
Wi-Fi available.
Best Western Roundhouse
891 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
888-468-3562 or (617) 989-1000
www.bestwesternboston.com
Fee: Starting at $135/night medical rate (high season). $99/night (low season).
Distance: 2.37 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: Free parking.
Best Western Terrace Inn
1650 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02135
(800) 242-8377 or (617) 566-6260
www.bestwestern.com/terraceinn
Fee: Rates start at $89 queen, $99 king, $139 suite/night for the medical rate + tax.
Distance: 2.57 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: Free onsite parking.
Kitchenette rooms are available. Rate includes continental breakfast, local phone calls, and in-room wireless internet access.
Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
(800) 752-7077 or (617) 439-7000
http://www.bhh.com
Fee: Rates vary: $320-650/night.
Distance: 4.82 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: $30-$40
Boston Marriott Copley
110 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
(800) 228-9290 or (617) 236-5800
www.mariott.com
Fee: Rates vary: $200-700/night.
Distance: 1.74 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Boston Park Plaza Hotel
64 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116
(800) 225-2008 or (617) 426-2000
www.bostonparkplaza.com
Fee: Rates vary: $200-500/night.
Distance: 1.74 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: $40
The Colonnade Hotel
120 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
(800) 962-3030 or (617) 424-7000
www.colonnadehotel.com
Fee: Rates start at $209/night. No medical rate.
Distance: 1.62 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: $38
Courtyard Marriott at Brookline
40 Webster Street, Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 734-1393
www.brooklinecourtyard.com
Fee: $159/night medical rate + tax
Distance: 1.32 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: $15
Complimentary shuttle to Longwood Medical Area from 7am-9pm.
Days Inn of Boston
1234 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton, MA 02135
(800) 329-7466 or (617) 254-1234
www.daysinn.com
Fee: $89.00/night medical rate during off-season + tax. $109/night + tax from May- Sept.
Distance: 4.99 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: Free.
3 people or more add'l $10/person. Children under 18 stay free.
Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Bayside
240 Mount Vernon St., Boston, MA 02125
(617) 822-3600
www.hiltonfamilyboston.com
Fee: $169/night.
Distance: 4.06 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: $10
Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel
400 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston, MA 02134
(800) 222-8733 or (617) 783-0090
www.hiltonfamilyboston.com
Fee: $169.00/night.
Distance: 3.44 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: $20
No cooking facilities.
The Eliot Hotel
370 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
(800) 443-5468 or (617) 267-1607
www.eliothotel.com
Fee: $255 + tax.
Distance: 1.41 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: $34
The Fairmont Copley Plaza
138 St. James Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
(800) 724-7424 or (617) 267-5300
www.fairmont.com
Fee: Rates start at $260.
Distance: 2.08 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: $36
Four Seasons Hotel
200 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
(800) 332-3442 or (617) 338-4400
www.fourseasons.com
Fee: $425-815/night.
Distance: 2.56 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: $36
Hampton Inn Crosstown Center
811 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA 02118
(800) 426-7866 or (617) 445-6400
www.bostonhamptoninn.com
Fee: $139 + tax for all medical rate rooms. Winter rate is $109 from November 1st to March 1st.
Distance: 2.15 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: $15 for Dana-Farber patients.
Continental breakfast and shuttle to Longwood Medical Area is included.
Holiday Inn Brookline
1200 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
(800) 465-4329 or (617) 277-1200
www.holidayinn.com
Fee: $139/night medical rate.
Distance: 0.86 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: $15
Local calls included. Complimentary shuttle to the Longwood Medical Area from 7am-10pm.
Howard Johnson Boston Fenway Area
1271 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
(617) 267-8300
www.howardjohnsonboston.com
Fee: $115/night medical rate + tax. Winter rate is $95 starting November 1.
Distance: 0.87 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: Free
Complimentary shuttle to Longwood Medical Area from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6 p.m.-10 p.m. weekdays, from 9 a.m. weekends.
The Inn at Longwood (Best Western)
342 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
(800) 528-1234 or (617) 731-4700
www.innatlongwood.com
Fee: Off Season - $159/night + 12.45% tax. Summer Rate - $169/night + 12.45% tax.
Distance: 0 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: $18
Includes a continental breakfast for two in the Longwood Grill & Bar. Next door to Dana-Farber; the closest hotel to Dana-Farber.
The Lenox
710 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
(800) 225-7676 or (617) 536-5300
www.lenoxhotel.com
Fee: $169.00/night.
Distance: 1.99 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: $32
The Midtown Hotel
220 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
(800) 343-1177 or (617) 262-1000
www.midtownhotel.com
Fee: Medical rate varies: $99 + tax from November-March. $129 + tax from April-November.
Distance: 2.57 miles from Longwood Medical Area
Parking: Complimentary parking for all hospital rate customers.
Children under 18 stay free. Wireless and DSL internet available. Complimentary refrigerator upon request.
Radisson Hotel
777 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139
(800) 333-3333 or (617) 492-7777
www.radisson.com/hotels/maboston
Fee: $149/night medical rate + tax.
Distance: 2 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: $15
Residence Inn by Marriott at Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf
34-44 Charles River Ave., Boston, MA 02129
(617) 242-9000 or (617) 933-5314
Suzanne Whitney (Sales Manager)
E-mail: Suzanne.Whitney@marriot.com
www.marriott.com/bostw
Fee: Medical rates vary depending on season and room size. Longer stays have discounted rates.
Distance: 4.43 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: Additional fee.
Includes buffet breakfast. Full kitchen in all rooms. Provides laundry, grocery shopping for guests. High speed internet access included. Pets are allowed.
Residence Inn by Marriott at Cambridge Center
6 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
(617) 349-0700
www.cambridgeresidenceinn.com
Erin Sandiford (Sales Manager)
E-mail: Erin.Sandiford@marriot.com
Fee: Medical rates vary depending on season and room size. Longer stays have discounted rates.
Distance: 2.85 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: Additional fee.
Includes buffet breakfast. Full kitchen in all rooms. Provides laundry, grocery shopping for guests. High speed internet access included. Pets are allowed.
Summerfield Suites by Hyatt
54 Fourth Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 290-0026
www.hyatt.com/hyatt/summerfield
Fee: $129/night (medical rate) + tax. Rate drops with length of stay.
Distance: 16 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Apartment suites with kitchenettes, great for longer term needs. Grocery delivery service available. Just outside Boston.
The Westin Copley Place
10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
(800) 937-8461 or (617) 262-9600
www.westin.com
Fee: Rates vary.
Distance: 2 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: $32
Short-term Furnished Apartment Realtors and Listings Services
AAA Corporate Rentals
120 Milk Street, Boston, MA 02109
(800) 487-5020 or (617) 357-6900
www.furnishedapt.com
Fee: Rates from $3000-$4400/month. $500.00 deposit required.
Fully furnished studios, 1 and 2 bedrooms available.
Apartment Rental Source
Search online at:
www.myrentalsource.com
www.bostonapartments.com
Rental listings serving Boston and surrounding area, updated monthly. Booklets of sites are also available.
Beacon Realty
248 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-7142
www.beaconrealtytrust.com
Fee: $795 to $1895/month.
Parking: Not available.
Provides temporary housing in 3 apt. buildings located in Back Bay. Apts are fully furnished with kitchenettes, private bath and telephones. No TVs.
Bed and Breakfast of Greater Boston Hospitality Reservation Service
P.O. Box 525, Newton, MA 02456
(617) 393-1548
www.bostonbedandbreakfast.com
Breakfast included at all locations. Shared and private bathrooms. Monthly Rates available. Apartments available. No standard rate.
Buckingham Residences
240 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02116
(617) 536-5510
www.buckinghambostonapartments.com
Fee: Studio and 1 bedroom apts. available ranging from $700-$1250/week.
Distance: 1.76 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: $15
Apts. include all utilities. Five-minute walk to public transportation.
Chestnut Hill Realty
P.O. Box 396, Chestnut Hill, MA
(617) 323-2100
www.chestnuthillrealty.com/index.htm
Fee: Rates vary.
Furnished apartments in the Boston area. Call to speak with an agent.
Citywide Reservation Service, Inc.
(800) 468-3593 or (617) 267-7424
Weekdays 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Weekends 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Will assist with reservations for hotels, inns, and guest houses within Boston area. Savings of up to 60 percent. Also provides information on transportation, car rentals, and tours. Will try to find hotels with medical rates.
Comma Realty
371 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02115
(617) 437-9200
www.commarealty.com
Fee: $625 to $800. Weekly and monthly rental.
Refundable $500 deposit required.
Furnished apartments.
Copley House
239 West Newton Street, Boston, MA 02116
(617) 236-8300
www.copleyhouse.com
Fee: Starts at $550/week.
Distance: 1.69 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Parking: $35
Studio and 1 bedroom apts. available.
Corporate Housing Options
552 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
(800) 588-4684
Fee: Rates from $110 to $195/night.
Furnished studios, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.
Dexter Park
175 Freeman Street, Brookline, MA 02446
(866) 808-4412
www.dexterpark.com
E-mail: dexterpark@riverstoneres.com
Fee: Furnished short-term rentals estimated at $3000 per month.
Distance: 1.19 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Dyer Properties (formerly Zee Paragon Suite of Boston)
10-18 Brainerd Road, Allston, MA 02134
(617) 232-7844
www.zeeparagon.com
E-mail: info@zeeparagon.com
Fee: Rates vary by size. Medical rates are available.
Distance: 1.65 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Furnished short-term rentals in Allston.
Furnished Quarters
221 Massachusetts Avenue #202, Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 236-4908
Fax:(617) 266-3976
www.furnishedquarters.com
Contact: Tracy Branstrom
E-mail: tracy.branstrom@furnishedquarters.com
Fee: Furnished studios, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apts. $130-$200/ night with a minimum of 30 nights stay.
Parking: Available at all locations for add'l fee.
Fully equipped kitchens, bed and bath linens, TVs with basic cable service, local telephone service, utilities (up to $100/month), housekeeping service. High speed internet at all locations for an additional fee.
Oakwood Corporate Housing
148 State Street, Suite #415, Boston, MA 02109
(800) 724-9660 or (617) 723-8050
www.oakwood.com
Fee: $3600 to $4900/month.
Fully furnished studios, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments located in Back Bay.
Trilogy
180 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215
(617) 874-5649
www.trilogyboston.com
Fee: Varies.
Distance: .62 miles from Longwood Medical Area.
Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Will furnish apartments and set up amenities at extra cost.
