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Irving House At Harvard

3.0 star property

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Exterior detail
Reception
Economy Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom
15-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
24 Irving Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • Harvard University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Harvard Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Fenway Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom (Shared Bath)

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

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Cambridge

With a stay at Irving House At Harvard, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge, just a 4-minute walk from Harvard University and 11 minutes by foot from Harvard Square. .This eco-certified bed & breakfast is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Boston University.
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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

  • ‪Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Harvard Square - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪J.P. Licks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Clover Food Lab - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Northwest Science Building - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Queens Head Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Irving House At Harvard

Colonial bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Irving House At Harvard offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and complimentary newspapers. 15-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cambridge bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Irving House At Harvard. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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 transport

  • No on-site 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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1893
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Irving House At Harvard Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 592 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 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

Yan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller
The house is old, so the renter's footsteps from upstairs are very loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean basic accommodation in Cambridge. Walking distance to Harvard.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Takahiko

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Assiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, New York

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Oklahoma City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice bed and breakfast type hotel. Breakfast was very good and convenient. Room clean and comfortable. Easy walk to Harvard campus and houses. Also easy walk to subway station via Harvard campus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Baltimore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been staying at the Irvinv House since our daughter was accepted at Harvard in 2012.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Mahya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great Stay

Really enjoy staying at this very well-situated location. Superb service and little extras. Breakfast, parking, newspapers, magazines, books and cookies all included!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Monika, Merrick

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Will stay here again

Excellent location. Breakfast (complimentary) was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

FANYING

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024