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Irving House At Harvard

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
24 Irving Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • Harvard University
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Harvard Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    ‪29 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 2
  • 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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Reception

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The price is AU$327
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includes taxes & fees
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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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Harvard Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Boston University - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Fenway Park - 7 min drive - 5.2 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 - ‬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 public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Washer/dryer

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Grab bar near toilet

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 15-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Washer and 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. 589 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1002 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

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The neighborhood setting is a walk in history, and returning there in the evening is like coming home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place in perfect location. The stairs are tough on arthritic knees
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible Value
Wonderful patient customer service manager helped with everything! Free gifts upon check-in. Free cookies at check in. Delicious breakfast! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really quiet, affordable, good breakfast. Overall i had a peaceful stay. My only suggestion is that the employees wear less cologne when walking through the breakfast area in the morning. It made the food taste like the guy’s cologne.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hristo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good atmosphere...
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah

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

10/10 Excellent

Ingunn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable bed and breakfast for 1 very near Harvard. Clean, comfortable bed. Nearest shared bath small but doable. Other nearby shared bath much larger. Nice variety of breakfast fare. Would definitely return and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kyra

Liked: Staff & service
It was an easy walk to my son's house so that's why I choose it. The breakfast was lovely and the cookies in the afternoon with tea I loved. It felt more like a youth hostel though especially since I got a room without a bathroom and was quite small. Also, the hinges on the doors needed greasing as every single door made a squeaking sound and I could hear them from my room. Also, I could hear the people walking in the room above me early in the morning so I had a so-so amount of sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located very close to the Harvard Campus and is a nice building. The bathrooms are shared and the toilet paper ran out during the night. There is also no shampoo provided which would be nice. There is a free breakfast but apart from the fruit and oatmeal was pretty much inedible. There were some egg style things which tasted horrible. It would be better not to provide breakfast than do one of that quality. It is easy to reach on the subway line.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Comfy bed! Great location. Arrive a bit early so that you can get a spot in their small parking lot down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for enjoying a visit to Harvard
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant Stay
The room was small, but comfortable.the staff was friendly. Breakfast had a good variety.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pui Shan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay with the Irving House. Lovely house, cozy place and the service is great. Everything is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, well run, pleasant, excellent breakfast buffet, walking distance to Harvard Yard and Harvard Square
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Very conveniently located in central Cambridge although a bit of a walk to the transit station. Clean and quiet. Small single rooms but comfortable. One of the best breakfast buffets I’ve ever seen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Byoung

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a comfortable stay. We had only one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Petaluma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo Magalhaes

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

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024