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Irving House At Harvard

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Located close to Harvard Square and Harvard University, Irving House At Harvard provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, and a door leading to a balcony.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a window with curtains.

Single Room, Shared Bath

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with a bunk bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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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24 Irving Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138

What's nearby

  • A classical building with columns and a blue door, surrounded by trees and people walking.
    Harvard University
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A modern building with a unique facade and a sign for Harvard Art Museums.
    Harvard Art Museums
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic town square with brick buildings, a red bus, and a Harvard sign.
    Harvard Square
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sanders Theater
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Massachusetts Hall
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tatte
    9 min walk
  • Cafe Sushi
    8 min walk
  • Zinneken's
    9 min walk
  • Broadsheet Coffee Roasters
    6 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    9 min walk

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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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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)

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Irving House At Harvard Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 647 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming, convenient location in Cambridge , room was as very small, and the bathroom is very out of date.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy bed and breakfast, with excellent staff. The place was clean and well-maintained. I liked it a lot. Only caveat is that they do not have an elevator, so be mindful that you may have to go up a couple flights of stairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Irving House is in a good location close to what we wanted to see. Breakfast was good with lots of choices. There is a laundry area but we did not use it. Quiet at night. I’m BeReal we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pro: great location, easy check in and check out, friendly staff. Con: dingy carpet and floor; poor noise insulation from neighboring rooms and hallway. I recommend requesting a room on the upper 4th floor and away from the stairs to minimize noise of people going in/out and up/down at all hours, especially because the shared bathrooms are in the hallway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
different kind of accommodations, but a beautiful house in a very good location, a lot more affordable; you will enjoy it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I should have read the posted comments; Climbing 2 long sets of steep stairs was a strong negative for me, since although I walk a brisk mile 3 times a week, I was very winded after carrying 2 bags up those stairs. No elevator available. Clean, good breakfast and fine for those under, say, 55 who like nostalgia; not for one in his 80s.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy room - outstanding breakfast - great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very clean rooms, great breakfast and great staff. Walkable to Harvard Square and very close to bus stops and 10 minutes walk to T stop. Had European vibes. Just a heads up: Rooms and bathrooms are smaller compared to regular chain hotels. If you don’t mind that this is an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quaint and comfortably within expectations for a bed and breakfast in a former residential structure. The complimentary breakfast was a pleasant, surprising blend of availability and regional approach to those offerings. We'd stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a comfortable, value oriented stay for someone that does not want to pay much much more for an overnight stay. I was comfortable and the breakfast was good. I will definitely come here again. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good selection of items for breakfast for a bed and breakfast. Very good location, close to Harvard, but with near connections to main local transit routes. Staff was extremely helpful and supportive and rooms were very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Cozy, clean, comfortable, great breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The B&B is old. This translates that YOU are your own porter, climbing to the 2nd, 3rd or 4th floors. They say they have AC, but it's for the entire floor, so you have no control. Our room was sweltering and they turned the AC down and gave us a fan. Unfortunately it was still too hot for us. Opening the window seemed like a good option, but no air came in unless our door was proped open-we were desprate, so we did it. The bathroom didn't have a fan, so showering added to the the already hot room. It had that old, musty smell. Loved the location, Bed was comfortable, shower was good, hotel was quiet at night, staff is helpful, breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this traditional B&B. Stayed for two nights for meetings. Breakfast is the highlight and the staff is really helpful. Location is also the best. Love walking around Harvard yard and Harvard square. Will stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff and breakfast. Yhey have shared bathrooms but yhe one closest to my room was available every time I needed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
A wonderful breakfast too, and comfortable room and shower ... : )
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is outstanding Location is great Staff is really really nice Parking is not easy - but possible
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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