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August, High crowds, average high temperature 81 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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September, Low crowds, average high temperature 73 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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October, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 62 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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November, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 50 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly sunny.
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January, Low crowds, average high temperature 35 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 23 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow likely.
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March, High crowds, average high temperature 44 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly sunny.
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April, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 56 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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May, High crowds, average high temperature 67 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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June, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 75 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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July, High crowds, average high temperature 82 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 66 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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Is Porter Square expensive to stay in?
You can find great hotels from $148 in Porter Square to suit a range of budgets. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Porter Square hotel booking?
The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Porter Square hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
What are some of the best pet-friendly hotels in Porter Square?
Traveling with your pet doesn't mean sacrificing a great hotel stay. In Porter Square, our travelers love:To find more pet-friendly stays on Hotels.com, use the "Amenities" filter in your search and select "Pet friendly".
Is it worth staying in Porter Square?
Basing yourself in Porter Square makes it easy to explore Cambridge, including the neighborhoods of Back Bay and Downtown Boston.
Which station is best for Porter Square?
The main station in Porter Square is Porter Square Station.If you're staying at a hotel in Porter Square, check out the nearest station so that you can get around and explore with ease.
What are some great hotels in Porter Square with balconies?
There are some top hotels in Porter Square that offer rooms with a balcony.
Are all taxes and fees included in the Porter Square hotel prices shown on Hotels.com?
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Find out more about Porter Square

Find out more about Porter Square

What's Porter Square Like?

In Porter Square, you can spend time visiting the shops or simply enjoy the restaurants. Top places in the larger area to visit include Fenway Park and TD Garden. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include New England Aquarium and Harvard Square.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Porter Square?

Listed below are our travelers' favorite lodging options in Porter Square:

Hotel 1868

Hotel with 24-hour fitness center
  • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Porter Square Hotel

Hotel with restaurant, bar
  • Free WiFi • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

How to Get to Porter Square

Flying to:

  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base), 5 mi (8.1 km) from Porter Square
  • Logan International Airport (BOS), 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Porter Square
  • Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field), 10 mi (16.1 km) from Porter Square

Things to See and Do in and around Porter Square

Things to See near Porter Square:

  • Harvard University (1.6 mi/2.5 km away)
  • Fenway Park (3.1 mi/5 km away)
  • TD Garden (3.3 mi/5.3 km away)
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)
  • Encore Boston Harbor (2.6 mi/4.1 km away)

Things to Do near Porter Square:

  • New England Aquarium (4.1 mi/6.6 km away)
  • Harvard Square (1.1 mi/1.7 km away)
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace (3.8 mi/6.2 km away)
  • Somerville Theatre (0.6 mi/0.9 km away)
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History (0.7 mi/1.2 km away)

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