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Irving House At Harvard

3.0 star property
Colonial Cambridge bed & breakfast in Mid-Cambridge with free breakfast

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$252
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Explore the area

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • 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

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

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Cambridge

Irving House At Harvard places you in the centre of Cambridge, within just a 5-minute stroll of Harvard University and within 15 minutes of Harvard Square. Highlights at this eco-friendly B&B include in-room washers/dryers and free WiFi. .This business-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free local cuisine breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .With a stay at this 3-property class Mid-Cambridge B&B, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Boston University.
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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

Colonial Cambridge bed & breakfast in Mid-Cambridge with free breakfast
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 available (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are 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 free newspapers. 15-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cambridge bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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

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

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.

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-authorise 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 on-site 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-authorise 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 all 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Irving House At Harvard?

Irving House At Harvard offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Irving House At Harvard?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Irving House At Harvard on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$252.05, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Irving House At Harvard?

The closest beach to Irving House At Harvard is Revere Beach (10.4 km).

Does Irving House At Harvard serve breakfast?

Yeah, our travelers are hooked on the free local cuisine breakfast here! Served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Irving House At Harvard?

No, Irving House At Harvard does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Irving House At Harvard?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Irving House At Harvard?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Irving House At Harvard Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 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

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

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

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