Temporary Housing

Need a place to stay for a few nights or a few weeks? Consider these temporary housing options.  

  • Short Term Accommodations – recommended for stays of 30 days or less. Some listings have extended options available.
  • Off Campus Dormitories – recommended for stays that are longer than 30 days.
  • Homestays  – recommended for international students. Stay with an American family in the Boston metro area.
  • Apartment Rental Search Engines  – these sites will allow you to search for individually-owned properties available for flexible rental terms.

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    Short Term Accommodations

    Contact Information Rates** Details
    Cambria – South Boston
    (617) 752-6681 

    ~$99/night
    • Directly across from Red Line
    • T-stop: Broadway, Red Line
    The Farrington Inn
    (617) 787-1860    		 $45-$185/night
    • 3 miles from NU
    • T-stop: Packard’s Corner, Green Line B
    • Private bath available
    Anthony’s Town House
    (617) 566-3972    		 $98-$118/night
    • 1.5 miles from NU
    • T-stop: Hawes St, Green Line C
    Beacon Inn
    (617) 566-0088    		 $119-$260/night
    • Studio Apartments & luxury two bedroom apartments
    • 1.5 miles from NU
    • T-stop: Hawes St, Green Line C
    Copley House
    (617) 236-8300    		 ~$115/night
    • Flexible Rental Periods, Single w/ shared bath
    • Walking Distance to NU
    • T-stop: Prudential Center, Green Line E
    EnVision Hotel Boston – Longwood
    (617) 383-5229    		 ~$129/night
    • Flyer with Details
    • T-stop: Back of the Hill, Green Line E
    • Reduced Northeastern rates are available for students, faculty, visiting speakers and guests.
    Furnished Quarters
    (617) 236-4908 ext. 1005    		 ~$4,000/month Minimum stay: 7 days
    • Multiple locations within walking distance to NU
    • T-stop: Prudential Center, Green Line E
    HI Boston Hostel
    (617) 536-9455    		 $35-$210/night (max stay is 14 nights)
    • Dorm style & private rooms
    • 1.6 miles from NU
    • T-stop: Tufts Medical Center, Orange Line
    • Private bathrooms available
    Homewood Suites – Brookline/Longwood Medical
    (617) 232-1487    		 ~$140/night.
    • Hotel rooms, studios, 1-bedroom suites
    • 2 miles from NU
    • T-stop: Walking distance to Brookline Village, Green Line D
    • Suites include full kitchen
    • Accessible rooms available
    Hyatt Regency Boston
    (617) 422-5541    		 ~$144/night.
    • Hotel rooms, studios, 1-bedroom suites
    • 1.5 miles from NU
    • T-stop: Downtown Crossing on Orange Line, Park Street on Green Line
    • Accessible rooms available
    The Inn at Longwood Medical Center
    (617) 731-4700    		 ~$170/night (15% discount for Northeastern affiliates)
    • Hotel rooms, studios, 1-bedroom suites
    • Walking distance to NU
    • T-stop: Both Longwood stops on Green Line D and E
    • Suites include kitchenette
    • Has elevator
    The Whitney Hotel
    (617) 367-1866    		 Summer Rates:  $126-$175/day Fall/Winter rates: $115-$148/day
    • 2.1 miles from NU
    • T-stop: Charles MGH, Red Line
    • Room service, lunch/dinner upon request, rooms with kitchenettes
    Oakwood Temporary Housing
    (877) 902-0832    		 Multiple locations available Average rates: $250/night
    • Walking distance to NU or accessible by public transportation.
    Oasis Guest House
    (617) 267-2262 or (800) 230-0105    		 Single Bed: $89-$109/day Double Bed: $99-$149/day
    • Walking distance to NU
    • T-stop: Hynes Convention Center, Green Line B/C/D
    Samuel Sewall Inn
    (617) 713-0123 or innkeeper@samuelsewallinn.com    		 Discounted Northeastern Rates: September/October: $149 per night + tax. November to March: $109 per night plus tax
    • Rates include complimentary breakfast and wifi
    • T-Stop: Longwood on Greenline D Train or St. Paul on Greenline C Train
    STARS (Short Term Apartment Rental Solutions) of Boston
    (617) 855-9576    		 Studios, 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms available Average cost: $90/night Call directly for best rates and availability
    • Multiple locations within walking distance or T-ride to NU
    • Fully furnished and utilities included in rates
    The Upton Boston Average cost: $150/night. Daily, weekly, and monthly rates.
    • Full apartments available (studio and 1 bedroom)
    • Includes kitchen, wifi, hulu/netflix, shared w/d.

    Off Campus Dormitories

    Contact Information Rates** Amenities
    ESL Townhouse
    (857) 350-3556    		 Shared Twin: $325/week (shared room, shared apt) Single: $485/week (private room, shared apt) Private Studio Apt: $760/week
    • Walking distance to NU
    • T-stop: Walking distance to Northeastern, Kenmore Square, Fenway stops on Green Line.
    • $200 move-in fee
    • $200 refundable security deposit
    FOUND Study Boston Fenway 
    347-410-8419 leasing@foundstudy.com    		  Please call for current rates. Studio Single: $900/month
    • Furnished rooms
    • Shared and private rooms
    • Flexible lease terms
    • Walking distance to NU
    • T-stop: Hynes Convention Center, Green Line B/C/D
    International Fellowship House
    (617) 267-0877    		 $835-$1,010
    • All male residence, mostly shared rooms.
    • Utilities included
    • Coin-op laundry on site
    • Breakfast & Dinner
    • Cable & Wi-Fi
    • Walking distance to NU
    International Guest House
    Contact: Sanaa Souri,
    617-437-1975, mail@intlguesthouse.com    		   $450/week $7,600/semester $200 refundable security deposit
    • Located in Historic Back Bay/Copley Square
    • Shared room/bath
    • Free High Speed Wi-Fi
    • Breakfast and Dinner included
    • TV & Study rooms
    • In-Room Telephones with free local calls
    • On site laundry facilities
    • Rooms cleaned daily. Towels and linen service weekly.

    Homestays

    Contact Information Rates** Amenities
    Our Home Boston
    (857) 302-0151    		 $800 – $1200 per month rent
    • Fee on confirmation; no charge to look
    • Furnished private rooms
    • Internet
    • Laundry
    • Kitchen privileges
    • Commute dependent on home-stay location
    Boston Homestay, Inc.
    (781) 449-9733    		 Economy: $600-750/4 weeks Furnished Apartments: $350/week Bed & Breakfasts: $75/night
    • Private or shared bath
    • Furnished Accommodations
    • Internet
    • Laundry
    • Commute dependent on home-stay location
    FLS Housing Standard Homestay: $275/week
    • Private or shared bath- Furnished Accommodations
    • Internet
    • Laundry-16 meals/week included.
    • Commute dependent on home-stay location
    • Application fee: $200
    Global Immersions Inc
    (617) 484-4055    		 Standard Homestay: $320/week Standard Bed & Breakfast: $275/week
    • Application fee: $125 (nonrefundable)
    • Contact for more information
    • Commute dependent on home-stay location

    **Rates may vary based on availability and season. Contact location directly for current pricing.

    Airbnb Privately owned short-term rentals, some rent by the night, the week, or the month – hundreds of cities across the world, including Boston
    9flats
    		 Less expensive alternative to hotels, privately owned short-term stays
    FlipKey
    		 Privately owned short-term rentals, mentioned by Travel and Leisure magazine as “top vacation rental site” two years in a row

    Disclaimer: Off Campus Housing and Support Services provides information to Northeastern University students, faculty and staff members solely as a courtesy. Northeastern does not endorse any of the housing options listed. Northeastern University accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of housing listings with the office. Contact with persons listed herein must be conducted independently and at your own risk.  The university does not screen, recommend, vouch for, or take responsibility for the condition or safety of housing arrangements made by students.