If you're in Boston for a hospital stay or appointment, these hotels in the Longwood Medical Area keep you 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 in or near the LMA, ranked by guest rating and star tier. Selection prioritizes location quality and guest satisfaction, with sustainability credentials used as the deciding factor.
How we selected these hotels
Every hotel on this list is in or near the Longwood Medical and Academic Area: two have Brookline addresses, and the other three have Boston addresses close to the hospitals.
Hotels are ranked by verified sustainability certifications first, then star rating, then guest review score. Every hotel here takes bookings through Dyme 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) | 8 min |
| Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Back Bay/Fenway | 3 | 9.2 | Fenway (D) | 6 min |
| Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline, Ma | 3 | 8.5 | Brookline Village (D) | 5 min |
| Longwood Inn | 3 | 8.3 | Longwood (D) | 7 min |
| Harmony Medical Suites Longwood | 3 | 7.6 | Riverway (E) | 1 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 Chapel Street in Brookline.
- Before you book, ask Brigham and Women's or Boston Children's whether they have a patient-family rate or shuttle with any of these hotels. For nearby pharmacies and urgent care, see our Boston medical guide.
- 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, steps from the main hospital entrances. The D branch stops at Longwood, at 30 Chapel Street in Brookline, on the western side of the area.
Both stops connect downtown Boston in under 20 minutes without a transfer. The 39 bus on Huntington Avenue also serves the area for guests who need connections beyond the Green Line.
The hotels
The Inn at Longwood Medical
342 Longwood Avenue, Boston
9.4763 reviews
8 min walk to Longwood Medical Area (E)At 342 Longwood Ave with a 9.4 guest rating, it's the closest hotel here to the hospitals: the pick if you need to reach Brigham and Women's or Children's fast
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Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Back Bay/Fenway
125 Brookline Avenue, Boston
9.2864 reviews
6 min walk to Fenway (D)Suites with full kitchens and a 9.2 guest rating. The one to book for a long stay with someone at Beth Israel Deaconess or Dana-Farber
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Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline, Ma
700 Brookline Avenue, Brookline
8.5885 reviews
5 min walk to Brookline Village (D)A Hilton Garden Inn on Brookline Avenue with an 8.5 rating, about a 16-minute walk to the Longwood Medical Area stop on Huntington Avenue
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Longwood Inn
123 Longwood Avenue, Brookline
8.3978 reviews
7 min walk to Longwood (D)A smaller, apartment-style inn at 123 Longwood Avenue (8.3 guest rating) if you'd rather skip the big chains and still walk to the hospitals
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Harmony Medical Suites Longwood
35 S Huntington Ave, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, Boston
7.620 reviews
1 min walk to Riverway (E)An independent, mid-range suite hotel for hospital visitors on South Huntington Avenue, off the corridor linking the hospitals to the Green Line E
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to Brigham and Women's Hospital?＋
The Inn at Longwood Medical at 342 Longwood Ave is less than a 5-minute walk from the main entrance to Brigham and Women's Hospital, the closest on this list.
Which MBTA Green Line stops serve the Longwood Medical Area?＋
Two stops cover the LMA. The Longwood Medical Area stop on the E branch runs along Huntington Avenue and is closest to the hospital cluster. The Longwood stop on the D branch is at 30 Chapel Street in Brookline, on the western side of the area.
Are there extended-stay options near the LMA hospitals?＋
Yes. The Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Back Bay/Fenway has suite-style rooms with full kitchens, good for a week or longer.
Do any of these hotels have verified sustainability certifications?＋
No hotel on this list currently holds a publicly documented, named certification such as LEED or Green Key. If that matters to you, ask the hotel directly.
Is parking available near these hotels?＋
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.
Which hotel is best for families accompanying a patient at Boston Children's Hospital?＋
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.
