These five hotels are within about 2 miles on foot of Boston Landing Station on the MBTA Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail Line, giving you direct access to Back Bay and South Station without a car.
Only Studio Allston Hotel Boston is an easy walk from the platform (about 13 minutes). The other four are a short taxi ride away, and The Charles Hotel, the Sheraton Commander and the Courtyard put the Red Line within reach too. MBTA buses 57, 64 and 86 fill the gaps.
How we ranked hotels near Boston Landing Station
Boston Landing Station opened in 2017 and remains one of the newer commuter rail stops on the Framingham/Worcester Line. The station is on Guest Street in Brighton, with New Balance's headquarters and Warrior Ice Arena just to the west along the same street.
That geography shapes what travelers actually need: a hotel within a 10-minute walk or a 5-minute taxi ride, with a station that puts Back Bay about 15 minutes away by train and South Station about 20 minutes away.
We pulled candidates from verified hotel inventory within about 2 miles on foot of the station, then applied a four-step ranking. Walking distance set the order. Within a 0.1-mile band, higher star ratings ranked above lower ones. Tied star ratings broke on guest review score. Sustainability credentials served as the final deciding factor where scores were identical.
Quick comparison: hotels near Boston Landing Station
| Hotel | Stars | Guest Score | Distance to Station | Taxi (min) | Nearest Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Allston Hotel Boston | 4 | 9.4 | 0.6 mi (13 min walk) | 5 | Boston Landing Station (Framingham/Worcester Line) |
| DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge | 4 | 8.7 | 1.3 mi (29 min walk) | 9 | Boston Landing Station (Framingham/Worcester Line) + Bus 57 |
| The Charles Hotel | 5 | 9.2 | 1.6 mi (35 min walk) | 7 | Harvard Square (Red Line) + Bus 86 |
| Courtyard by Marriott Boston Cambridge | 3 | 8.8 | 1.7 mi (36 min walk) | 8 | Central Square (Red Line) + Bus 64 |
| Sheraton Commander Hotel | 4 | 8.8 | 2.1 mi (45 min walk) | 8 | Harvard Square (Red Line) + Bus 86 |
Getting to and from Boston Landing Station
- The Framingham/Worcester Line runs inbound to Back Bay (about 15 min) and South Station (about 20 min), with weekday trains roughly every 20 to 40 minutes at peak times.
- MBTA Bus 57 runs along Commonwealth Avenue and connects Brighton to Kenmore Square, useful if you miss a train window.
- Bus 64 links Cambridge Street and Oak Square to Central Square in Cambridge, giving you Red Line access without a taxi.
- Rideshare pickup at Boston Landing Station is on Guest Street, directly in front of the station entrance. Surge pricing is common during Bruins practice sessions and New Balance campus events.
- If you're carrying luggage, the 5-minute taxi from Studio Allston to the station is the most practical option. The walk involves a grade change on Guest Street that makes rolling bags awkward.
Transit connections beyond Boston Landing Station
The Framingham/Worcester Line is the primary reason to stay near Boston Landing Station, but it's not the only transit option in the corridor.
Guests at the DoubleTree on Soldiers Field Road are about a 30-minute walk from the station, so a taxi is the easier option. The Sheraton Commander and Courtyard Cambridge are closer to Harvard Square and Central Square on the Red Line, which gives you faster access to downtown Boston via Park Street than the commuter rail does during off-peak hours.
For travelers whose primary destination is New Balance headquarters or Warrior Ice Arena, the commuter rail is the most direct connection from Back Bay or South Station. For travelers splitting time between Cambridge and Brighton, the Red Line plus a short taxi or Bus 86 ride covers both.
The hotels
Studio Allston Hotel Boston
1234 Soldiers Field Road, Boston
9.43,238 reviews
13 min walk to Boston Landing Station (Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail)The only hotel here within an easy walk of the station: about 13 minutes on foot. The obvious base for New Balance or Warrior Ice Arena
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge
400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston
8.7931 reviews
Hilton's LightStay program tracks energy, water, and waste metrics at this propertyWe have not verified published targets for this location.
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The Charles Hotel
One Bennett Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, Cambridge
9.2182 reviews
5 min walk to Harvard Square (Red Line)A 9.2 guest score at Harvard Square, where the Red Line gives you a second way into Boston besides the commuter rail
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Courtyard by Marriott Boston Cambridge
777 Memorial Drive, Cambridge
8.8794 reviews
EV charging stations are available on-siteMarriott's Serve360 sustainability framework applies to this property.
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Sheraton Commander Hotel
16 Garden St, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, Cambridge
8.8126 reviews
Marriott's Serve360 program covers this propertyWe have not verified on-site certifications for the Sheraton Commander.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to Boston Landing Station on foot?＋
Studio Allston Hotel Boston is the closest, about a 13-minute walk from the station. No other hotel on this list is within 25 minutes on foot.
Can I get from these hotels to Back Bay or South Station by commuter rail?＋
Yes. Boston Landing Station is on the MBTA Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail Line. Inbound trains reach Back Bay in about 15 minutes and South Station in about 20 minutes. Weekday trains run roughly every 20 to 40 minutes at peak times and about once an hour midday, with less frequent service on weekends.
Do any of these hotels offer a shuttle to Boston Landing Station?＋
None of the five hotels on this list offer a confirmed shuttle to Boston Landing Station. Taxis and rideshare from any of these properties reach the station in 5 to 9 minutes, which is the practical alternative.
Which hotel works best for a visit to New Balance headquarters or Warrior Ice Arena?＋
Studio Allston Hotel Boston is the most practical choice for both destinations. New Balance's global headquarters at 100 Guest Street and Warrior Ice Arena are both about a 15-to-20-minute walk from the hotel, and the station is about 13 minutes away on foot.
Are there MBTA bus options if I miss a commuter rail train?＋
Bus 57 runs along Commonwealth Avenue and connects Brighton to Kenmore Square, where you can pick up the Green Line. Bus 86 on North Harvard Street links Harvard Square to Allston and puts you within walking distance of Boston Landing Station. Bus 64 runs from Oak Square in Brighton past Boston Landing on Guest Street to Central Square and Kendall/MIT in Cambridge.
Which hotels near Boston Landing Station have the highest guest ratings?＋
Studio Allston Hotel Boston leads with a 9.4 out of 10, followed by The Charles Hotel at 9.2. The DoubleTree Suites, Sheraton Commander, and Courtyard Cambridge all score 8.7 or 8.8.
