Whats the best hotel in Boston that's cheap and in a great location?

4 of us are taking a trip to Boston the second week of August. Does anyone have any recomendations for a hotel that's in a great area, but isn't that expensive? Any help is greatly apreciated!!

Anywhere directly in the city is going to be pricey. I suggest staying just slightly out of the city, but somewhere still very close by, and accesible by public transportation (the T), or a not expensive taxi ride. Try cities like Brighton, I know there is a Holiday Inn Express there which is VERY cheap, and a Marriot Courtyard Inn close by. Both of these are directly on the train system, but are probably half the price because you're a few stops away from the downtown tourist stuff. If you want to be right in the middle of everything then expect to pay a hefty price. Try the Raddison if so, it's right downtown, in the middle of the theater district, shopping, and nightclubs.

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Try the Marriott Courtyard in Copley Square. Most hotels in downtown Boston will be pretty expensive, so you might be better off staying in a suburb and taking public transport into the city.

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Boston hotels are outrageous. Oh, and if you are in the city, don't forget to add between $20 and $40 to park your car in their garage.

I recommend people stay in the burbs and ride the "T" in. There are quite a few good hotels in Waltham along Route 128. A few exits away from the Riverside MBTA station. Park the car and ride the train in.

There's a Howard Johnson in the Fenway area that is relatively cheap, you may want to look there.

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