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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.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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  • 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. Museum of Science and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Fenway Park and Tufts University. 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

  • Harvard University
    Harvard University
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Harvard Art Museums
    Harvard Art Museums
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Harvard Yard
    Harvard Yard
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Harvard Square
    Harvard Square
    10 min walk - 0.6 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
  • Zinneken's
    9 min walk
  • Cafe Sushi
    8 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:
  • Multilingual staff, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • Free newspapers and luggage storage
  • 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)

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 Boston University 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. 641 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

10/10 Excellent

Qing

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garry

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikolai

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

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location couldnt have been better for our visit to Harvard. We were within walking distance of everything.Busline and trains were also right near. There are 4 stories and no elevator which was alot with our luggage. The stairs were steep. Breakfast had a nice variety. The rooms were acceptable. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet room (in back), soft linens, friendly staff, wonderful breakfast. I would stay here again. I felt safe here as a solo traveler. It is not super-close to the T, so recommended for folks who are driving or have no trouble walking. The neighborhood is very walkable and pleasant, with businesses nearby for anything you might need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice breakfast to start the day. I was really impressed with how clean the shared bathrooms were kept. It was quiet and the staff were friendly. Wifi worked well. Not too far of a walk to metro and Harvard Square.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Remi

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

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great people. They take care of the details!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room pleasant staff and lively commons areas. I will book again in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A charming old hotel. Great hot breakfast. Be ready for stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tao

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

10/10 Excellent

Chang

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

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

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
Verified

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