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150 Third Avenue
Charlestown Navy Yard
(800) 495-9622 toll free
(617) 241-8400

Connected to the YMCA – guests may enjoy the heated indoor pool, full work-out equipment, sauna; discounted parking at the MGH Garage for $7.00 per night; located less than one block from the Institute. Rooms have one king or two queen-sized beds; kitchenette available upon request at no additional charge. High-speed wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. Because the YMCA is a non-profit organization, there is no additional charge for room tax on accommodations.

Shipyard Quarters Marina, 13th Street
Charlestown Navy Yard
(617) 337-0202

Four blocks from the Institute, and directly on the water, the Green Turtle offers guests two private rooms, each with a queen-size bed, kitchenette and private bathroom en suite. High-speed wireless internet access, flat screen TV with cable and DVD. Continental breakfast delivered to you door each morning. Smoke free, no pets or children allowed. The water taxi picks you up at your front door to take you to Boston or the airport. Free parking.

The MBTA water ferry (10-minute trip) provides direct access to the Charlestown Navy Yard from Long Wharf/Aquarium, which is also accessible via the Blue Line, and is a short walk from South Station. Two hotels just steps from the harbor ferry include:

• Harborside Inn (888) 723-7565
• Boston Marriott Long Wharf (617) 227-0800

In addition, Massachusetts General Hospital maintains a list of "affordable accommodations" in the vicinity, which is updated periodically. Download the Affordable Accommodations list.

32-44 Charles River Avenue
Charlestown, MA
(866) 296-2297 toll free
(617) 242-9000

Located 1/2 mile from the Institute on the waterfront, guests can easily walk over the bridge to the North End. An all-suite hotel, suites feature fully equipped kitchens and high-speed, wireless internet. The hotel is smoke-free. Parking onsite for $32.00 per night.

The Institute offers a number of different options for transportation in and out of the Navy Yard.