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Irving House At Harvard

3.0 star property

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Exterior detail
Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Interior
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
24 Irving Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • Harvard University
    4 min walk
  • Darwin's
    2 min walk
  • Harvard Square Station
    11 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    25 min drive

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

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

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Single Room, Shared Bath | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bath

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 3.1 mi (5 km) from TD Garden and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Fenway Park.
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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 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Northwest Science Building - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Queens Head Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Irving House At Harvard

Colonial Cambridge bed & breakfast in Mid-Cambridge with free breakfast
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 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
  • 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

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 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

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. 582 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1003 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

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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveler
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 traveler
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 traveler
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

8/10 Good

Portia

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

6/10 Okay

Aleksey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ponnaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the feel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location but not our favorite
We stayed at Irving House while moving our college student primarily because it was dog friendly and due to location. Proximity to Harvard Square is very convenient. Our room was clean. The staff, except for one, was friendly and helpful. Breakfast, although average, was included. The property overall was tired, worn and mismatched. Temperature was controlled at the floor, not individual room, level which was not always comfortable for us. There is no elevator. Some of the bathrooms were not en suite, which we've experienced in Europe, but not in the US. Parking was available. We would look for other options for future stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Amenities
Great B&B close to Harvard. Good walkable streets to T (12 minutes) and a very quiet neighborhood. Old fashioned B&B that is quality.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay and the staff were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the money. It feels very personal and friendly. Very convenient for Harvard.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful All Over!
Fresh coffee available at entrance with fresh baked cookies in the afternoon. Staff were excellent - friendly, helpful and accommodating. Breakfast was fantastic with huge array of options, most of which were organic. Convenient parking on site and off street. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place with great breakfast options. The staff was so welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shweta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chun-Hung

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Harvard. Convenient access to many things. Nice staffs. Breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

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

10/10 Excellent

Henry

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

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024