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Irving House At Harvard

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial B&B near Harvard University

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • 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 (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪21 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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Exterior

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  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
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4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1000)
The price is CA $227
per night
CA $310 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
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About the area

Cambridge

Mid-Cambridge stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Mid-Cambridge B&B, you'll find Harvard University and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 4 min walk
  • Harvard Square - 11 min walk
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 4 min drive
  • Boston University - 4 min drive
  • Fenway Park - 7 min drive

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

3-star Colonial B&B near Harvard University
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified Irving House At Harvard.

This 3-star Cambridge bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1893
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
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.

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

Family friendly

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

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–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 15-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The tax ID number is C0015050490. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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. 588 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 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

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness
It was advertized as a B&B, it was a hostel at a very high price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

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

Hayley

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and firm comfortable bed. I’m a repeat guest at Irving House.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient, quiet, friendly property! Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience staying here
Great experience. Lovely room. Fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The single room (with shared hallway bathroom) is small like a ship cabin. It was a bit pricey for the size of the room but it was half the cost of anything else in the area. Breakfast is included and was good. There were healthy options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Ideal location. Attractive b&b. Room and bathroom were perfectly maintained with nice furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024