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Irving House At Harvard

3.0 star property
Travelers wake up to a breakfast of local flavors before stepping out to explore Cambridge's historic streets and Harvard Square's vibrant scene

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Irving House At Harvard welcomes visitors in Harvard Square's center. Guests enjoy breakfasts with local ingredients, relax in the garden or terrace, and appreciate the free WiFi. This eco-certified B&B is praised for its attentive staff and memorable morning meals.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bath

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)

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Air conditioning
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Hair dryer
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Mid-Cambridge, a neighborhood in Cambridge, Irving House At Harvard is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Fenway Park and Tufts University are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Common and Boston Harbor. Check out an event or a game at TD Garden, and consider making time for New England Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
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Map
24 Irving Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138

What's nearby

  • Visitors explore Harvard University campus on a sunny day in Cambridge, Massachusetts
    Harvard University
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Harvard University Art Museums
    Harvard Art Museums
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Memorial Hall showing a church or cathedral and a garden
    Memorial Hall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Harvard Square
    Harvard Square
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Harvard Science Center
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Union Square Station
    3 min drive
  • Harvard Square Station
    11 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tatte
    9 min walk
  • Zinneken's
    9 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min walk
  • Santouka Ramen
    9 min walk
  • Clover Food Lab
    7 min walk

About this property

Irving House At Harvard

Bed & breakfast near Harvard University
A short walk from Harvard Square, Irving House At Harvard provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a computer station
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Irving House At Harvard have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 15-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1893
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 15-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0015050490
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Harvard Irving House
Irving House
Irving House Harvard
Irving House Harvard B&B
Irving House Harvard B&B Cambridge
Irving House Harvard Cambridge
Irving House At Harvard Hotel Cambridge
Irving House At Harvard Cambridge
Irving House At Harvard Bed & breakfast
Irving House At Harvard Bed & breakfast Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is Irving House At Harvard pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This bed & breakfast doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Irving House At Harvard?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Irving House At Harvard?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Irving House At Harvard located?

Located in Mid-Cambridge, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Harvard University and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and TD Garden are also within 3 mi (5 km). Harvard Square Station is 11 minutes by foot and Central Square Station is 19 minutes.

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Reviews

Irving House At Harvard Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 619 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and prompt, I got an upgrade, and the room and bathroom were spotless!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

priska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great experience and stay. Very nice staff, clean and very well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remi

Liked: Amenities
A wonderful breakfast too, and comfortable room and shower ... : )
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Afshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Irving House. My room was spotless and cozy, the neighborhood was quiet but close to everything, and the staff were genuinely kind and welcoming. Breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, friendly staff, clean space!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, great services and very clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place would recommend

Good breakfast selection included. Good bathrooms and shower.. On the hot day the room was cool enough and I was able to get a fan. Ok the cold days the blankets were cozy Everyone was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was indeed spotless. Front desk was very helpful. The place is charming. From 1910 to 1940 it was a dorm for Harvard University, and it retains its homey feeling - no fluorescent lights and shopping mall look here! The living room was filled with books, newspapers and magazines, the little breakfast room downstairs was cute with checkered tablecloths, wooden furniture and excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eunice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My date to stay was 25 Dec to 26 Dec when I had to find accommodation at short notice since a rental was not ready. An excellent choice, where I had stayed many years ago. My daughter located it. Tea was available in the evening. All the New Yorkers I could want for an evening of reading. The breakfast was outstanding and was still being served at nearly 10 a.m. I loved having a real bathtub, and using it. It was easy to sleep deep and long -- what else could you want? And books - everywhere you encounter evidence of a management that honors readers, writers and reading. AND honors guests. Thank you!! And did I say the location was ideal? Almost on Harvard's campus -- easy walking distance to the museums of the campus.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and fantastic location, very walkable to campus if you are here for a school event! The laundry facilities were also great, and staff was very friendly and helpful. If you sleep hot like I do, I would recommend asking to use one of their fans, the AC isn't great, but that's to be expected in an older building.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I think it's nice for what it is. Clean room. Friendly and caring staff. Breakfast was nice, okay, not for Asian stomach, for sure. We liked that they keep the place smelling good even though it's an old place. Parking is challenging. Art is well-thought and goes with the house out both in rooms and hallways. The location is good!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stay okay

Clean room, excellent breakfast and staff were friendly. We were allowed an early check in which was appreciated. Our room was on 3rd floor, which was a climb (no elevator) having injured myself prior to our arrival. We had an okay stay. Location is close to Harvard Square with about a 10 min walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Hospitable safe & quiet! Would come back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a special place, I absolutely loved it! My room was cute/cozy/comfortable, staff was fantastic and they did an amazing spread for breakfast!! Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yijung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good except for neighbors are noisy and too cold at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I only stayed at the Irving House for one night for a business trip, but had a great experience! The staff were very kind and welcoming, and the building was gorgeous. The free breakfast was also great. If I find myself in the area again, I’ll definitely stay at Irving House!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay and the staff were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable. Very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodating and pleasant staff, nice rooms, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will stay here again

Excellent location. Breakfast (complimentary) was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024