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Irving House At Harvard

3.0 star property
Colonial bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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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

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Shared Bath | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bath

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Air conditioning
Heating
Washer/dryer
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 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
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
24 Irving Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Harvard Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Boston University - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Fenway Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santouka Ramen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Clover Food Lab - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Broadsheet Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lehrhaus - ‬6 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:
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and free newspapers
  • A computer station and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things 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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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

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 at Irving House At Harvard?

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 Boston University 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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