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Ginkgo House on Harvard

3.0 star property
Inn in Cambridge, near Harvard University

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Stroll through the lush garden, featuring a paved pathway leading to a seating area with a round table and chairs.
Traditional two-story home with a charming front porch and staircase, set amidst mature trees.
Stroll through the garden's lush landscape, lined with a natural stone pathway and vibrant plants.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and white cabinetry.
Two single beds with white bedding and a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture adorn this stylish room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Room | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Doble Room | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Doble Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Private Studio Suite | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Private Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Private Family Suite | Living area

Private Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Single Room With Share Bath | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room With Share Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
288 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA, 02139

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Boston University - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Fenway Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • TD Garden - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Central Square Station - 8 min walk
  • Union Square Station - 19 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sapporo Ramen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brooklyn Bagel Factory - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Nero - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Waypoint - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Ginkgo House on Harvard

Inn near Harvard University
Located close to Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University, Ginkgo House on Harvard provides a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Outdoor furniture, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Ginkgo House on Harvard include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Shared bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • Communal kitchens, microwaves, and ovens

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Detached shared bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number C0344430491

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ginkgo House on Harvard Inn
Ginkgo House on Harvard Cambridge
Ginkgo House on Harvard Inn Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is Ginkgo House on Harvard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ginkgo House on Harvard?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ginkgo House on Harvard?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ginkgo House on Harvard located?

Located in Mid-Cambridge, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Boston University and Fenway Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Central Square Station is 8 minutes by foot and Harvard Square Station is 15 minutes.

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Ginkgo House on Harvard Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very nice place to stay in a convenient location. The staff is super welcoming and willing to accommodate special request. I recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Such a nice spot with so much character and very comfortable beds. We slept great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

wonderful place and very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

My daughter and I had a one night stay at Ginko House and it was a wonderful experience. Beautiful, well maintained old house in a quiet and convenient location. Excellent service from Nancy and Sophia. I hope to return
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Well maintained, comfortable rooms that were thoughtfully provided. Excellent service and staff. Convenient location to all mass transit and a variety of dining options were in easy walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

I stayed at Ginkgo House on Harvard while attending a conference and couldn’t have been happier. The place was spotless, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the whole atmosphere made me feel right at home. The location is super convenient—close to everything I needed. I’ll definitely recommend this place to all my friends and would love to stay here again. Thank you for a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Clean, spacey room with large 1st floor shared common place, living room, dining room, and patio. Breakfast is pefect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Highly recommend for a clean, comfortable and atmospheric stay in a historic Boston house. Easy, online check in and out. A great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Quiet, clean, great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

The house was so comfortable!! And the staff was super friendly! Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

The house built in 1876 was immaculate!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The inn was walking distance to Harvard and local restaurants and markets. It was very clean and peaceful and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Great place to lay your head in a quiet serene environment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Safe and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Clean, walking distance from Harvard University, quiet and safe neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

It was comfortable. Some things I would have liked: - more towels (e.g. hand towel & wash cloth); and disposable hand towels in the shared bathroom. - a fan in the bathroom (I was swetting after I finished drying my hair; I have a small fan in my own bathroom, and it really helps!) Otherwise, I enjoyed my stay; wish it could have been longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Lovely quiet boutique hotel in Cambridge—I was met with a warm welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

I love a soft feeling of this place and can't wait to come back in a few months.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

Needs to add central A/C or window units.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

When I arrived, everything was really well. Nancy was there to greet me and it was an excellent stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Friendly management.

10/10

I find myself staying at Ginkgo House anytime I'm in the Boston/Harvard area. The house is always so clean and the staff so friendly. It's always so beautiful no matter what yime of year when visiting. I will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10

Well maintained property in a convenient but quiet neighborhood. Nicely kept interior, very clean. A bit poor sound proof so it gets noisy if someone talks or walks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Owners super kind and very accommodating. Space was clean, quiet, and in a super convenient spot. Was able to get to Boston by train with the train stop being only an 8 minute walk away. Will be coming back with my family one day. 10/10 recommend. Thank you for an amazing experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024