Travel

LibrePlanet 2017 will be held in the greater Boston area, but the venue is not yet announced.

Where to stay

Prices range from $ (inexpensive) to $$$ (expensive).

Hostels

These are farther out, but have prices of $50 or less per night.

• Hostelling International Boston Downtown ($)
• YMCA, Berkley Residence ($)

Other hostels a little farther out can be found at HostelWorld.

Hotels

• Stay at a cute New England bed and breakfast like Irving House in Harvard Square. ($$)
• The John Jeffries House is another B&B a short ride away on the red line at the Charles MGH stop. ($$)
• Harvard Square Hotel is close to the red line and reasonably priced for a hotel in Harvard Square. ($$$)
• The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square has valet parking. ($$$)
• The Hyatt Regency overlooks the Charles river, providing a view of the Boston skyline. ($$$)
• The Marriott is located at the Kendall/MIT stop with many restaurants located nearby. ($$)
• The historic Kendall Hotel is in the heart of the MIT campus. It was originally an 1800s firehouse. ($$$)
• The Doubletree is over the Charles river in Boston just two kilometers away. A 5 minute ride on the 64 or 70 bus takes you into Central Square. ($$$)
• Also in Boston is the Days Hotel of Boston. The 86 or 70 bus picks up across the street (in front of the Star Market grocery) and takes you to Cambridge and the red line in approximately 10 minutes. ($$)