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Stepping Stone Inn

2.5 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Salem with free parking

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Traditional Double Room Single Use | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Porch
Flat-screen TV, iPod dock, MP3 dock
Salem's Stepping Stone Inn offers a welcoming retreat with free WiFi in every room. Travelers can store their luggage conveniently while enjoying coffee or tea in the comfortable lobby. The helpful concierge team provides local insights to enhance the Salem experience.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Traditional Double Room Single Use | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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19 Washington Square North, Salem, MA, 01970

What's nearby

  • Salem Witch Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Peabody Essex Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Salem Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • House of the Seven Gables - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Witch House - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Beverly Montserrat Station - 6 min drive
  • Salem Station - 7 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Village Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cinema Salem - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Essex N.Y. Deli & Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Olde Main Street Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Stepping Stone Inn

Bed & breakfast near Salem Witch Museum
Located close to Peabody Essex Museum and Salem Museum, Stepping Stone Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Stepping Stone Inn have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1846
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 25.00 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 25.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 - C0004702580
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stepping Stone Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this bed & breakfast allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 25.00 per night and a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Stepping Stone Inn?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Stepping Stone Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Stepping Stone Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Stepping Stone Inn located?

Located in the heart of Salem, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Salem Witch Museum and Peabody Essex Museum. Salem Museum and Witch House are also within 10 minutes. Salem Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Stepping Stone Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute Best Location in Salem. Everything about this B&B was great. Super friendly and beautiful place. Although we were told the place was full we didn’t hear a sound from others. It was a few minutes from the City witch mall and the pedestrian shopping. Also within the same distance to the trolley stop (which I highly recommend). If you’re looking for a great experience then stay here.
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great staying at the Stepping Stone, great place, super convenient and amazing staff. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proprietor was extremely helpful in giving excellent suggestions of places to visit, not just in the town, but the surrounding area as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Pleasant Stay in Salem

Very enjoyable and felt very welcome by the owners. I would definitely stay again if visiting Salem.

10/10 Excellent

Halle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent inn with a PERFECT location to hit all the iconic spots on Salem! The Inn has so much character and Matt and Kelly are lovely! They gave us amazing recommendations on tours, food, and helped us have an amazing trip! 10/10 recommend choosing this gorgeous stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matt was very hospitable and attentive! Would definitely recommend this place to friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at the Stepping Stone. Matt was very helpful pointing things out locally, and their ‘butler’/cat Clifford was a cutie who welcomed us into our room. Close to everything in downtown Salem & right next to the Witch Museum & the town common. Highly recommended. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality of Matt was amazing. The moment we walked into his beautiful establishment we knew that we made the best choice. When we visit Salem again we will stay no where else. Thank you Matt for the unforgetable experiance
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great night in Salem. I wish we could have stayed longer. Hoping to come back again someday. The cats were an added bonus. ❤️🐈‍⬛
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Cozy historic bed and breakfast

This historic house is nestled directly next to the Salem Witch Museum and within walking distance of all the must-see tourist sites. The house is rich with history and the owners were lovely. They offered a low key breakfast in the mornings with deliciously brewed coffee. They also have two adorable resident cats who had fun interacting with the guests. The added perk was the property’s two adjacent parking spots located next to the home on the dead-end side street, otherwise a complimentary parking pass was provided to store your vehicle less than a block away in the public garage. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matt and Kelly were so welcoming and helpful. We felt like this was our home away from home! They even provided a free voucher to one of the local cafe's since due to covid, they were not making breakfast. The café food was amazing and Matt's coffee was even better. But the best part though out of this whole stay were the cats Blakey and Sonny! Best butlers around town!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run by the kindest people (and friendliest cats!) in all of Salem, and could not possibly be more centrally located! You can walk everywhere from here, and you have a front row seat to any events in the square - it's literally right across the street. Parking in Salem is at a premium, and we are driving a crew cab truck to make it even worse, but Matt went WELL above and beyond to make sure we got a great spot. Do note - it's a lovely old house, but like most old houses, it does have steps, and they are steep. Easily navigable, but being able to go up and down steps is a must. We really really enjoyed our hosts and our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie and Tim

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED the Stepping Stone Inn. Super walk-to-all location, wonderfully decorated, and innkeepers Matt, Kelly, and Bobby are genuinely delightful. (So was Clifford the cat!). They had tremendous recommendations for sites to see and terrific dining establishments. Felt like family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

mcharri

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts, lovely Inn, comfortable room and bed with private bath
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a wonderfull place. The staff are very nice. And the best of the best: You can go everywhere!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property run by a lovely family! Very helpful, went above and beyond, home brewed coffee was the best
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The home was unique and very cozy. Close to everything going on around Salem. The owners are very knowledgeable about the history of Salem and other attractions in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matt and Kelly were the perfect hosts! They accommodated our early check-in without issue, and were so welcoming to their beautiful inn. They provided us keys to both our room and the home so we could come and go as we please, and provided us with tons of recommendations for dinner, entertainment and general things to do around the city! Could not recommend the Stepping Stone Inn more and we will definitely be returning for another stay next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

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