I've only parked here once, and it was for commencement 2022 where all three classes (2020, 2021,…read moreand 2022) were on campus. The two-way ramp going up and down seriously only fits one car. When I first entered, I was told by the staff member to be as considerate as possible to park away from the line. Even that was tough! The parking spots are so small! You pay on your way out, and the parking attendant will swipe your credit card for you. I didn't have any problem with the staff members personally, as they were pretty nice. There are limited parking garages around campus, so this is perhaps the most convenient option. There is another cheaper parking option down the road underneath the Harvard Square hotel. Good luck with street parking around here, as they can be hard to find and the parking cops don't joke around here.

Complete fking ripoff and they will charge you an extra hour if you go over by like 3-4 minutes,…read morewhich is how long it takes to get out from the top level!

This is by far the worst parking garage I've used. The staff member on duty was extremely rude and…read moreunhelpful. Customer service was completely lacking, and the overall experience was frustrating. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Another address for this garage located at the Charles Hotel and known as Charles Square Garage is…read more1 Bennett Street. Oddly enough, I had printed one of their $7 flat rate evening coupons at http://www.harvardsquareparking.com/coupon/daily_coupons_lp.php even though the plan was to park at the Harvard Square Parking Garage located at 65 JFK Street with an entrance at 20 Eliot Street, since with validation at Park Restaurant & Bar on Sundays thru Wednesdays the parking would have been free! But it turns out my DC ran late and didn't want to waste precious minutes locating the correct garage. Thus my coupon shaved $5 off their regular $12 rate for 30 min to 5 hours. Credit cards accepted. The garage was well lit. Directional markers clearly painted. Some multi-car spots were reserved for their valet service, but shorter self-park spots were also available. Smaller cars are offered smaller parking spots for a smaller rate. Free juice (electricity) and air were available and well marked with posted signage Two exits. We followed a sign to the one that was manned so that we could submit the coupon to a human being. *** 10/2018 *** Current coupon link - http://www.harvardsquareparking.com/coupons A list of businesses which validate for $2 off for less than 2 hours, $4 off for more than 2 hours-Sat/Sun -Onlyhttp://www.harvardsquareparking.com/validations

I think this place has potential but a lot of people don't really know about it. It's a cool…read morehangout spot with food options, shops, and a workout spot. Tucked away upstairs is Newbury Comics and a few other stores. Downstairs is where Subway is plus other food. It's retro feeling inside like you're back in the 90s hanging out which I kinda love??? They did replace Ben and Jerry's with a new spot that looked good. But it's also quiet inside and I wish more people came here. Maybe with a little more renovations or new businesses inside would draw a crowd, a little facelift if you will.

Weird weird. I used to work at a clothing store in the garage in the 80's - it sold kinda new wave…read moreclothing and was pretty hot at the time. I wanted to visit the garage and see what was going on inside. Really it was sad, except for Newbury comics, which has stood the test of time, this place is a ghost town. sad

Literal scam, $28 for 1hr and deliberately made difficult to see the rates. Avoid at all costs. I…read moredon't know how the owner sleeps at night.

Do not park here. I parked for 1 hour and 3 minutes and was in AWE when I saw it was $27!!!!! I've…read morenever paid more than like 10$ for parking before..Almost 30 bucks for one hour. I've never seen anything like it. Additionally, the entrances don't even work you have to go all of the way to the other side of the exit to pay, get out of your car, then go back to the exit. This guy who maybe worked there? Wasn't even in the booth was yelling at us from his car telling us to do. Extremely aggravating and would never park here again. Absolute scam

A great parking garage option for university affiliates and visitors!…read more Daily pass rate is $12 for affiliates and $10 for university visitors. There is a parking attendant at the garage entrance, where you will receive a parking ticket for you to swipe and re-enter the garage doors/staircase on the side. It is easy to navigate via Google Maps, and within super close proximity to the main campus! Here is a link with pictures and information, https://harvardplanning.emuseum.com/sites/113/broadway-garage

This is my go-to parking lot in Harvard Square when I have a need for one. I used to work part-time…read moreretail in the square, and I used this lot often. Out of the hundreds of times I have parked here, they have never been completely full. I have never had any security issues, and the staff has always been helpful. Many local businesses and stores validate for this lot; if you're not sure just ask. The store I worked in validated all the time - no purchase required. Checking out their website it seems as if they have extended their evening rates to start at 4:00 instead of 5:00. ($12 without validation, $8 with) This is also their weekend rate - all day. All of the above earns this place a respectable 3 stars. Monthly coupons on the parking company's website, with even better deals, earn the fourth star. http://boston.centralparking.com/Cambridge-124-Mount-Auburn-Street-Parking.html All in all, I'll circle the square once or maybe twice looking for a street spot, but when that fails this is a safe, convenient spot to leave my car. I think that $8.00 is a fair price for parking in this area, especially compared to risking a $30 ticket.

Similar experience to others. Attendant was extremely rude. I paid on SpotHero, the QR code wasn't…read moreworking, I followed the directions from the app. He was annoyed from the moment he got up from his seat, not even knowing what the issue was yet. He tried to argue with me, and eventually let me go after back and forth (and showing my reservation). He said, "you'd had made it easier for yourself to get out of your car and come to the ticket counter"; after I was already pulled all the way up to the exit around a curved curb. Aggressive for no reason & enough reason for a woman to not park there and walk through the garage alone. No cameras in the stair wells, would not use.

A great choice for surface parking lot, 8 Mount Auburn street is much more easily accessible than…read moresome of the other on-campus parking lots or garages. It can be easily missed if it's your first time here. The entrance is to the east of building 8 Mount Auburn Street. You will need to slowly get over to the bus lane in order to enter. Watch out for bikers and pedestrians since it gets busy. Morning and afternoon rush traffic always takes a long time to enter or exit, so give yourself plenty of time. Once at the lot, you can park anywhere where there is a signage that says "8 MTA permit parking only." There are also residents who live here, so definitely go very slow. Right now, it's $12 daily rate from 7 AM to 11:30 PM for Harvard affiliates. A much more affordable option than the private lots nearby.

Unless your a Harvard student this is not an option. Couldnt figure out how to pay. Not listen on…read moreHarvard site. Disaster.

Avoid at all costs unless you're desperate. They charge a lot plus a $2 fee for every payment. I…read moreparked for an hour and a half and got charged $26. The only time it might be worth parking here is in the evenings. The garage is not that nice, it's small, tight, and has a low ceiling. If you have a big car don't even bother. Yes, it's convenient to Harvard Yard, but I would consider street parking or 52 Oxford Garage before parking here. Rates as of 8/10/24 are below PLUS ADDITIONAL $2 FEE Daily 5am-5pm Monday - Saturday Up to 1/2 Hour $7 Up to 1 Hour $17 Up to 2 Hours $24 Maximum to 5am $36 Evening Rates 5pm-5am Monday - Saturday and all day Sunday 5am-5am Up to 1/2 Hour $7 Up to 5am $15

I think this will be the last resort if I absolutely cannot find parking again in Harvard Square…read more Very low ceiling and very tight space. This driveway is even smaller than the Harvard Square Parking Garage on Eliot Street! How is that possible?! The place is like a maze for pedestrians and cars, even as someone who is fairly familiar with the Smith Center! The elevator doesn't work, so you must use the staircase. $38 for 2 hours + parking. Next time I will check out Municipal Lot 2 or other places first.