Irving House At Harvard

Colonial B&B within easy reach of Harvard University

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In the heart of Harvard Square, Irving House At Harvard offers a warm and welcoming retreat. Savor local flavors at breakfast, unwind in the garden or on the terrace, and stay connected with WiFi. Guests rave about this eco-certified B&B's helpful staff and delicious breakfast.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Washer/dryer
  • Bath or shower
£115
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Economy Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom (Shared Bath) | Room amenity
Economy Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom (Shared Bath) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Economy Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom (Shared Bath) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Economy Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom (Shared Bath) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
24 Irving Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Harvard Art Museums - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Memorial Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harvard Science Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Harvard Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 25 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 29 min drive
  • Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 34 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 34 min drive
  • Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 35 min drive
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 42 min drive
  • Ball Square Station - 6 min drive
  • Boston Yawkey Station - 6 min drive
  • Union Square Station - 21 min walk
  • Harvard Square Station - 11 min walk
  • Central Square Station - 19 min walk
  • Porter Square Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Santouka Ramen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Clover Food Lab - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Broadsheet Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chauhaus cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Irving House At Harvard

When you stay at Irving House At Harvard, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Harvard University and Harvard Square. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi and local cuisine breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights at this Colonial bed & breakfast include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Harvard Square Station is 11 minutes away.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 44 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1893
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 15-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Washer and dryer

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
State tax ID – C0015050490
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Does Irving House At Harvard offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Irving House At Harvard does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Irving House At Harvard?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Irving House At Harvard?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Irving House At Harvard.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Irving House At Harvard?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Irving House At Harvard?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Encore Boston Harbor (7-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Irving House At Harvard and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Irving House At Harvard also has a garden.

What's the area around Irving House At Harvard like?

Irving House At Harvard is in Mid-Cambridge, a short 4-minute walk from Harvard University and 11 minutes' walk from Harvard Square. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Irving House At Harvard Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with great options and excellent food. (94 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Olga, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay
Stacy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very quiet room (in back), soft linens, friendly staff, wonderful breakfast. I would stay here again. I felt safe here as a solo traveler. It is not super-close to the T, so recommended for folks who are driving or have no trouble walking. The neighborhood is very walkable and pleasant, with businesses nearby for anything you might need.
Anne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, wonderful breakfast. Perfect location steps away from Harvard Square.
William, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in. Clean cozy room and baths. Great continental breakfast.
Oscar, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great people. They take care of the details!
scott, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room pleasant staff and lively commons areas. I will book again in future.
Virginia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A charming old hotel. Great hot breakfast. Be ready for stairs.
Benjamin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything was great. Just thin walls where u can hear everything but that’s to be expected in an old house
Margaret, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable room and very helpful staff
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Thomas, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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TOSHIO, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice
Renee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overall a great experience and stay. Very nice staff, clean and very well located.
priska, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful breakfast too, and comfortable room and shower ... : )
Remi, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff was wonderful, the rooms were exactly as described and the breakfast was a treat! Clean rooms and the cleaning staff did a fantastic job :)
Sandy, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient, friendly staff, clean space!
Bailey, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay
Juhong, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice friendly atmosphere, great breakfast
Alexander, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very well located near campus
Jorge, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, great services and very clean room.
Tao, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was a nice stay. Clean facilities and a nice breakfast
Sara-Kristin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, clean independently owned hotel. Building is older with no elevator but staff were helpful. Breakfast is sufficient.
Sumana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place would recommend

Good breakfast selection included. Good bathrooms and shower.. On the hot day the room was cool enough and I was able to get a fan. Ok the cold days the blankets were cozy Everyone was very friendly
Fred, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and nice staff.
Chang, 1-night trip