Information on accommodations in Boston/Cambridge is available at the following URL: http://web.mit.edu/visit/stay.html
In particular, the Kendall Hotel near MIT is offering special "no frills rates", and the Irving House near Harvard is well-priced for this area. We recommend making reservations as soon as possible, as places will be especially full during graduation season. The bed & breakfasts listed on the link above are also generally of good value.
If you would like to request free accommodations with a graduate student, please contact Jessica: jcoon@mit.edu, and let her know whether you have any special restrictions (e.g., allergic to cats).
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