Stay Close to Boston’s Top Colleges & Universities
From campus tours and accepted student weekends to move-in, Parents Weekend and graduation, Hotel AKA Back Bay offers a comfortable home base for every college milestone. Located in the heart of Back Bay, the hotel puts guests within easy reach of Boston and Cambridge’s leading colleges and universities, with spacious accommodations and the best of the city just outside your door.
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College visits often mean full days and busy schedules. Hotel AKA Back Bay gives you a place to settle in between it all.
Our central Back Bay location offers convenient access to campuses throughout Boston and Cambridge, along with spacious accommodations designed for a more comfortable stay. Start the day nearby, return for dinner or drinks at The Berkeley, fit in a workout at our 24-hour Technogym fitness center, or simply recharge before another day on campus. And when there is time to explore beyond the college itinerary, Newbury Street, Copley Square, the South End and some of Boston’s best shopping, dining and cultural destinations are all close by.
A Stay Designed Around Your College Visit
Whether you’re touring campuses for the first time or returning for one of the year’s biggest college weekends, make Hotel AKA Back Bay your home base. Our exclusive college offer brings together added savings and thoughtful perks for stays surrounding campus visits, move-in, Parents Weekend, graduation and more.
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15% off weekend stays
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25% off Best Available Rate on a second guestroom
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$50 property credit towards valet, in-room dining, or dining at The Berkeley Bistro + Bar
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Complimentary access to Equinox Fitness Center on Dartmouth Street
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Complimentary Saturday morning yoga
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24-hour guest services team available to assist with local recommendations, transportation and special requests
Boston’s academic community stretches from Back Bay and Fenway to the campuses of Cambridge and Chestnut Hill, bringing together some of the world’s most renowned colleges and universities.
With dozens of institutions across the Greater Boston area, college life is deeply woven into the character of the city. Students learn and live alongside leading hospitals, research centers, technology and innovation hubs, cultural institutions and a thriving arts community, creating an experience that extends well beyond campus. From historic universities to leading programs in music, technology, design and the arts, each school offers its own distinct connection to Boston.
Discover the colleges and universities within easy reach of Hotel AKA Back Bay and get to know the neighborhoods, campuses and communities that make Boston one of the world’s great college cities.
Explore Boston's Top Colleges & Universities Near Hotel AKA Back Bay
Northeastern University
Set between Back Bay and Fenway, Northeastern is especially close to the hotel and at the center of one of Boston’s most active university neighborhoods. The campus is known for its signature co-op program, global approach to education and Division I athletics.
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Boston University
Boston University stretches along the Charles River through the heart of the city, with Commonwealth Avenue connecting much of its urban campus. Home to a vibrant student community and the BU Terriers, the university is a major destination for academics, athletics and events throughout the year.
Berklee College of Music
A defining part of Boston’s music scene, Berklee draws musicians, performers and creatives from around the world. Its Back Bay and Fenway campus is surrounded by some of the city’s best-known performance venues and is just minutes from Hotel AKA Back Bay.
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Emerson College
Set along the edge of Boston Common, Emerson brings film, theater, journalism, writing and communication into the center of downtown Boston. Its location in the Theatre District makes the surrounding city an extension of the campus itself.
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Wentworth’s Fenway campus is focused on hands-on education across architecture, engineering, design, computing and management. Its location within the Colleges of the Fenway places it among several neighboring institutions and some of Boston’s most recognizable cultural destinations.
Simmons University
Simmons combines a close-knit campus experience with a location in the heart of Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. The university is particularly recognized for programs spanning health sciences, nursing, social work, business and the liberal arts.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Known as MassArt, Massachusetts College of Art and Design is one of the country’s leading public colleges dedicated to visual art and design. Its Fenway campus is home to studios, galleries and exhibitions that contribute to Boston’s wider creative community.
MIT
Across the Charles River in Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute of Technology is internationally recognized for its influence across science, technology, engineering, architecture and innovation. Its riverfront campus is also home to distinctive architecture, museums and public art worth exploring beyond the classroom.
Harvard University
At the center of Cambridge, Harvard’s historic campus brings together centuries of academic tradition with the energy of Harvard Square. Visitors can explore Harvard Yard, renowned museums, libraries and landmarks throughout one of the country’s most recognizable university settings.
Boston College
Set on a picturesque campus in Chestnut Hill, Boston College offers a more traditional collegiate setting just outside downtown Boston. Fall brings an especially energetic atmosphere, with Eagles football and Homecoming joining a full calendar of academic and alumni traditions.
UMass Boston
UMass Boston stands apart for its waterfront campus on the Columbia Point peninsula, overlooking Boston Harbor. The university shares the area with the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum and offers a distinctly different perspective on the city.