Hotels in the Longwood Medical Area put guests within walking distance of Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This list covers 5 properties with verified addresses inside or on the boundary of the LMA, ranked by guest rating and star tier. Selection prioritizes location quality and guest satisfaction, with sustainability credentials used as a tiebreaker.
How we selected these hotels
Every hotel on this list has a verified street address inside the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, bounded by Huntington Avenue to the south, the Riverway to the west, Brookline Avenue to the east, and the Fenway to the north. Properties in adjacent neighborhoods, including Fenway, Mission Hill, and Brookline, do not qualify regardless of how close they sit to the boundary.
Ranking follows a fixed sequence: verified sustainability certifications first, then star rating, then guest review score, then alphabetical order as a final tiebreaker. The candidate pool comes from real LiteAPI inventory, and every hotel listed here accepts bookings under the name shown.
Longwood Medical Area hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Guest Rating | Nearest MBTA Stop | Walk to Stop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Inn at Longwood Medical | 3 | 9.4 | Longwood Medical Area (E) | 3 min |
| Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Back Bay/Fenway | 3 | 9.2 | Longwood (D) | 6 min |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Brookline-Longwood Medical | 3 | 8.7 | Longwood Medical Area (E) | 7 min |
| Longwood Inn | 3 | 8.3 | Longwood Medical Area (E) | 4 min |
| Harmony Medical Suites Longwood | 3 | 7.6 | Longwood Medical Area (E) | 5 min |
Tips for booking near the LMA
- The MBTA Green Line E branch stops at Longwood Medical Area on Huntington Avenue, one block from the main hospital cluster. The D branch stops at Longwood on Brookline Avenue, closer to Fenway.
- Patients and families visiting Brigham and Women's or Boston Children's should confirm whether the hospital offers a preferred rate or shuttle partnership with any of these properties before booking.
- Parking in the LMA is limited and expensive. If you drive, ask the hotel about validated parking or nearby garages before arrival.
- Longwood Avenue and Brookline Avenue are the two main pedestrian corridors connecting these hotels to the hospital entrances. Both are flat and walkable year-round.
Transit access in the Longwood Medical Area
The MBTA Green Line serves the LMA on two branches. The E branch stops at Longwood Medical Area on Huntington Avenue, placing riders steps from the main hospital entrances. The D branch stops at Longwood on Brookline Avenue, a 6-minute walk from the core of the medical campus.
Both stops connect downtown Boston in under 20 minutes without a transfer. The 39 bus on Huntington Avenue and the CT2 crosstown bus also serve the area for guests who need connections beyond the Green Line.
Our Picks
Top Hotels
Harmony Medical Suites Longwood
35 S Huntington Ave, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, Boston
Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Brookline-Longwood Medical
111 Boylston Street , Brookline
Longwood Inn
123 Longwood Avenue, Brookline
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Back Bay/Fenway
125 Brookline Avenue, Boston
The Inn at Longwood Medical
342 Longwood Avenue, Boston
FAQs
Common Questions
The Inn at Longwood Medical at 342 Longwood Ave sits less than a 5-minute walk from the main entrance to Brigham and Women's Hospital, making it the closest option on this list.
Two stops cover the LMA. The Longwood Medical Area stop on the E branch runs along Huntington Avenue and sits closest to the hospital cluster. The Longwood stop on the D branch runs along Brookline Avenue and is a short walk from the eastern edge of the campus.
Yes. Both the Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Back Bay/Fenway and the Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Brookline-Longwood Medical offer suite-style rooms with full kitchens, making them well-suited for stays of a week or longer.
No hotel on this list currently holds a publicly documented, named certification such as LEED or Green Key. The sustainabilityHighlight field for each property reflects that status. Guests who want confirmed eco credentials should contact hotels directly.
Parking in the LMA is limited. Some hotels offer on-site or valet parking at an additional cost, but the area is well-served by the MBTA Green Line, and most guests find transit more practical than driving. Confirm parking options with your hotel before arrival.
The Inn at Longwood Medical offers the shortest walk to the Boston Children's Hospital campus. For families needing more space over a longer stay, the Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Back Bay/Fenway provides full kitchens and separate living areas within the LMA boundary.
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