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The Farrington Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Harvard University

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Reception
The Farrington Inn, steps from Harvard University, offers a welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, practical luggage storage, and attentive staff providing helpful service throughout their stay.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Single Room (Shared Bath)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room (Shared Bath)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Triple Room (Shared Bath)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room (Shared Bath)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
23 Farrington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02134

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Boston University - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Fenway Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Harvard Square - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Boston Yawkey Station - 3 min drive
  • Harvard Av. Station - 7 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Draft Bar & Grille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Carlo's Cucina Italiana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Punjab Palace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seoul Jangteo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Happy Lamb Hot Pot - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Farrington Inn

Hotel near Harvard University
Located close to Boston University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Farrington Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Farrington Boston
Farrington Inn
Farrington Inn Boston
Abercrombie`s Farrington Hotel Boston
The Farrington Inn Hotel
The Farrington Inn Boston
The Farrington Inn Hotel Boston

Frequently asked questions

Is The Farrington Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Farrington Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 10 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Farrington Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Farrington Inn located?

Located in Allston, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Harvard University and within 3 mi (5 km) of Boston University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Harvard Av. Station is 7 minutes by foot and Packards Corner Station is 9 minutes.

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The Farrington Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 186 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 231 out of 1004 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Irma

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, good location, easy access to alot of activities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

bank

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Quiet enough for a good night sleep. Convenient location for our needs. Older building that could use some love but the bed was nice and sheets and bathroom were clean. Decent affordable option.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Only stayed one night for a concert, but the place has its charm. Local businesses around are thriving and plenty to do nearby. Shared bathroom might seem off putting to some but it was a great experience. If near the Boston area again, would definitely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s the cheapest place around
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Rohit

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty hotel, dirty room, shared bathroom was ugly and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire property could get some love and care. The bed sheets had stains and some crumbles, and there were also crumbles in the desk and the floor. Not all the bathrooms had soap to wash available. It was a stressful experience to stay even for 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizzy

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

I highly recommend you stay there

It was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

We had a great time, and this is in a good location. We took a short walk to Harvard and enjoyed that area. The room is very minimal, but nice people and clean bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Mattress was excellent. It’s a rooming house, not a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

An Inn near Boston

Very good location. Affordable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Norman

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a fancy hotel with all the bells and whistles, this isn’t it. But if that doesn’t bother you, it is convenient to pubic transportation, close to restaurants, and free parking. The staff was very attentive too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Monte

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. It's better than sleeping outside and marginally better than sleeping in your car. Bring your own wash cloth! With all that, I'd stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cianna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cute Inn! The outside is really pretty, but the inside needs some work. There were stains on the walls and carpets. The bathroom had strands of hair all over the floor and in the drain, with more stains on the tub. The service was great. Lewis was super kind and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rona

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
😑
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt like I belonged
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

troy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
What can I say? It’s the Farrington.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ravi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally unsafe and noisy place, it’s run down property, Expedia should not list it on its site.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

PARESH

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was okay for staying night..for sleeping..but i feeling uncomfortable,,door locked was note safe..to lived anything, no,curton
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Antonio

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Need to put attention on cleaning the room after guesses leave for the next guess, the floor was sticky and still food debris on the table. Not good for business
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Admittedly, the amenities were pretty slim compared to Motel 6, but the price and location made up for it! We had an early flight out of Logan and managed to get there quickly. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Amenities
You get what you pay for. Acceptable stay, very small room, dimly lit, noisy a/c and shared bathroom. Fine for a place to just sleep overnight. Only limited street parking for free.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marco

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the only thing it had going was the soft bed. everything else was ghastly. noisy... my room was next to old wooden stairs, you can imagine my sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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