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Irving House At Harvard

3.0 star property
Colonial bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior detail
Exterior
Economy Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom
Restaurant
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom (Shared Bath)

Single Room, Shared Bath

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

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 Boston Museum of Fine Arts 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.
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Map
24 Irving Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Harvard Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Boston University - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Fenway Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Union Square Station - 3 min drive
  • Harvard Square Station - 11 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Clover Food Lab
  • ‪Zinneken's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Santouka Ramen - ‬9 min walk
  • Broadsheet Coffee Roasters

About this property

Irving House At Harvard

Eco-certified 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 front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A computer station, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • Luggage storage and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things 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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, English, French, Russian, Spanish

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

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)

Property is also known as

Harvard Irving House
Irving House
Irving House Harvard
Irving House Harvard B&B
Irving House Harvard B&B Cambridge
Irving House Harvard Cambridge
Irving House At Harvard Hotel Cambridge
Irving House At Harvard Cambridge
Irving House At Harvard Bed & breakfast
Irving House At Harvard Bed & breakfast Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is Irving House At Harvard pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Irving House At Harvard?

As of Aug 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Irving House At Harvard on Aug 16, 2025 start from CA $261.33, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Irving House At Harvard?

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 eco-certified 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.

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Irving House At Harvard Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 592 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juhong

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

8/10 Good

Sara-Kristin

Liked: Amenities
Was a nice stay. Clean facilities and a nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly atmosphere, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tao

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy to have stayed at the IRVING HOUSE! Friendly staff and solid spot for a good B&B
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I spent one night at this property on a single room with shared bathroom. Room and bathroom were clean and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here!!! Breakfast was great, and they have free postcards and the stamps are paid for by the hotel. :) Very homey vibes.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice people, good location, the bed is smaller than a queen bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a special place, I absolutely loved it! My room was cute/cozy/comfortable, staff was fantastic and they did an amazing spread for breakfast!! Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very convenient location and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid value
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This accommodation met my needs perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute and impeccably clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

8/10 Good

Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and homelike cozy but very small size room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was advertised as a bed and breakfast. By my standards it was not, it was an Inn with a continental breakfast. Hampton Inn breakfasts are better. My room was small, bed was not comfortable, TV didn't work at first, and the alarm clock was useless. I will not be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Excellent place to sleep for 8 hours.

Excellent for one night stay when speaking at a conference and you will have little, if any time in the actual room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good value. Friendly and professional staff. Nice breakfast options. Great location. And the Wi-Fi works just fine. However, the single bed was very small annd narrow yet tilting to one side, probably because the other edge was too close to the wall. Technically there was some sort of central air conditioning blowing into the rooms, but it really was insufficient and I found it hard to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good bed&breakfast hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Next to Harvard; overpriced

Right next to Harvard and easy to get around by public transport. Breakfast was fine, but not great. The beds were old, but I saw them replacing some beds just as I was checking out. I was there for the Boston marathon I understand an increase in price for the occasion, but $370/night for this place was outrageous.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025