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Ginkgo House on Harvard

3.0 star property
Inn in Cambridge, near Harvard University

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Terrace/patio
Microwave, oven, stovetop, toaster oven
Garden
Front of property
Standard Doble Room | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Ginkgo House on Harvard places visitors in central Cambridge, minutes from Harvard Square and MIT. Guests can relax in the garden or use WiFi from their rooms. The property offers outdoor furniture and barbecue grills for those wanting to enjoy quiet time outside.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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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
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
  • 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
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Doble Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Private Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
  • 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
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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 - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Boston University - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Fenway Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • TD Garden - 5 min drive - 2.5 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

  • ‪Andala Coffee House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Moge Tee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cantab Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dumpling House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪730 Tavern, Kitchen & Patio - ‬6 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 outdoor furniture
  • Gas grills, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
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
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • Communal kitchens, microwaves, and ovens

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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 Central Square, 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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