An Sibin

Contemporary rooms & suites in a cool hotel with a rooftop bar, plus a restaurant with a patio. In the eclectic Central Square dining and nightlife district, this hip hotel is a 4-minute walk from both a metro station and Central Square Farmers Market, and 8 minutes on foot from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Modern rooms have Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Some feature exposed-brick walls. Suites add living rooms, kitchenettes, sofabeds and balconies. Amenities include a rooftop bar, as well as a restaurant with a patio.

No-reservations Venezuelan eatery known for smoky arepas, served in a cozy, Latin-accented space.

Discover an enchanting blend of nature and artistry at this museum, highlighted by astonishing glass flowers and impressive natural history exhibits.

Nestled in a cozy corner, this lively bakery delights with a tempting array of Middle Eastern pastries and savory bites, inviting you to linger—if you can snag a spot.

Relaxed, welcoming hangout with many draft beer choices & nightly live music shows.

Airy gastropub with beer as an ingredient in many entrees, plus craft ales from an on-site brewery.

Spacious 2nd-floor Indian eatery with classic fare & floor-to-ceiling windows facing Harvard Square.

This sleek counter-service udon spot in the Porter Exchange serves up handmade noodles and a cool communal vibe, perfect for casual slurping.

Chic restaurant for seafood and small plates, with wine, beer, and cocktails.

Warm, intimate American restaurant with an open kitchen specializing in farm-to-table cooking.