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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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Exterior detail
15-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Reception
Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Shared Bath | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bath

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Boston University - 4 min drive - 2.5 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

  • ‪Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Harvard Square - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪J.P. Licks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Clover Food Lab - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Northwest Science Building - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Queens Head Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Irving House At Harvard

Eco-certified 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 multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises and a computer station
  • 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.

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, English, French, Russian, Spanish

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 eco-certified 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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Irving House At Harvard Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 590 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Excellent stay! Hospitable safe & quiet! Would come back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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

Solid value
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

This is a very convenient location and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

This accommodation met my needs perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Cute and impeccably clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

This was advertised as a bed and breakfast. By my standards it was not, it was an Inn with a continental breakfast. Hampton Inn breakfasts are better. My room was small, bed was not comfortable, TV didn't work at first, and the alarm clock was useless. I will not be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10

Quite and homelike cozy but very small size room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10

Very good value. Friendly and professional staff. Nice breakfast options. Great location. And the Wi-Fi works just fine. However, the single bed was very small annd narrow yet tilting to one side, probably because the other edge was too close to the wall. Technically there was some sort of central air conditioning blowing into the rooms, but it really was insufficient and I found it hard to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Great location and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

Good place
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Chocolate chip cookies. Superior breakfast, super fresh, lots of choices. Also, nice people behind the desk. Nothing fancy, just right.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Everyone was so sweet and helpful! I would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Nice, relaxing, quiet property in a good location. Good range of options for breakfast. Nothing bad to say about the staff, but at the same time there weren't people around being welcoming, e.g. at breakfast and generally around the property. The upstairs staff stayed in the office and the downstairs staffed stayed in the kitchen. Would have been nice if staff tried to be welcoming to their guests and get to know them. For example, at breakfast I couldn't work out whether it was just the middle shelf that was gluten free or if it was all of it. If it was just the middle shelf that was 'gluten free' then it would be contaminated by the non-gluten free items in the same space. If it was all of it that was gluten free, then I didn't know where the non-gluten free was.
Is all of this gluten free, or just the middle shelf? If the latter, then none is gluten free.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Good bed&breakfast hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Clean basic accommodation in Cambridge. Walking distance to Harvard.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

If you’re on a budget in Cambridge this place is probably fine. I found my room to be very loud and uncomfortable with there not being an air conditioner and it being a particularly warm night. Parking is horrific in their small lot. If you drive a pickup or a full sized suv you will have a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Really enjoy staying at this very well-situated location. Superb service and little extras. Breakfast, parking, newspapers, magazines, books and cookies all included!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Wonderful stay and the staff were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Perfect location for enjoying a visit to Harvard
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Great place and price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Very nice bed and breakfast type hotel. Breakfast was very good and convenient. Room clean and comfortable. Easy walk to Harvard campus and houses. Also easy walk to subway station via Harvard campus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Convenient, quiet, friendly property! Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024