Bed and Breakfast Irving House at Harvard
24 Irving Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 583 reviews)
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We didn’t eat the breakfast because we did brunch but it all looked good. Location was the main reason we stay there. It’s 5 minutes from Harvard and you can just about walk anywhere to get what you need. Room was very cute! We had a sky light we were all the way at the top!
United States of AmericaEasy to get to, great off street parking, clean and quiet, friendly staff. I look forward to returning!
United States of Americaconvenient location, clean, porches outside, friendly staff, possibility of parking
United States of AmericaLocation is great. Staff are very friendly. Very clean.
United States of AmericaEverything was great. Our room was small but we booked the basic category as we were arriving late in the night and leaving the next morning. We weren’t in the room for maybe 10 hours.
United States of AmericaIrving House was exceptionally clean - very important during the pandemic! I was told that the Inn thoroughly disinfects rooms after each and every guest. They leave rooms non-operational for two days after guests move out, in order to ensure air ciruclation and cleanliness. Staff were super friendly and established a great rapport with me on day one. They offered advice where to do shopping and tried to help every step of the way.
United States of AmericaStaff were hospitable and considerate. Really enjoyed common areas, porches and lounge.
United States of AmericaThey are handling the pandemic very well and taking every measure to maintain a safe and clean space for their customers.
United States of AmericaThere was no breakfast served during our stay due to COVID but there were wrapped apples and muffins available. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable for my husband and I with our teenage children. The decor was nice too. Cheery. There were little bottles of hand sanitizer and refillable water bottles for guests to take on our travels and there is a refrigerator for guests to store perishables.
United States of AmericaThe location is wonderful. It’s walking distance to great restaurants and Harvard square.
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Irving House at Harvard
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Located 750 feet from the famed Harvard University and set in the heart of Harvard Square, this charming guest house offers cozy accommodations, a delicious free daily breakfast and an on-site library.
The Irving House at Harvard provides a warm and friendly atmosphere along with a guest-use refrigerator, free wireless internet access and free daily newspapers. The property also offers on-site laundry facilities along with discounted passes to a nearby fitness center.
Guests staying at the Harvard Irving House are 1.7 mi away from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as well as charming shops and local restaurants. The sites of downtown Boston are also 3.7 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.
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“excellent breakfast”
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“boutique style”
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Buffet
Very Good Coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free Parking Available On Site
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About Irving House at Harvard
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Host Info
Irving House has been under the current ownership and management since 1990. We have renovated this old house several times to improve guest comfort and safety. Located on a quiet residential street, we are also near to the excitement and convenience of Harvard Square, with easy access to Boston. Irving House is an award winning green hotel too! Breakfast is locally sourced, organic and healthy as much as possible.
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Italian
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Sanders Theatre0.2 miles
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Busch Reisinger Museum0.2 miles
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Harvard University Art Museums0.2 miles
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Arthur M Sackler Museum0.2 miles
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Peabody Museum0.3 miles
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Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre0.3 miles
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Harvard Museum of Natural History0.3 miles
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Harvard Square0.4 miles
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Cambridge College0.5 miles
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Harvard University0.5 miles
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Restaurant Trina's Starlite Lounge0.6 miles
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Restaurant Olé0.8 miles
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Cafe/Bar The Druid0.8 miles
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Cafe/Bar 1369 Coffee House0.8 miles
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Market Harvard Market0.1 miles
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Supermarket Whole Foods Market0.6 miles
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Central Square0.5 miles
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Inman Square0.5 miles
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Brattle Theatre0.5 miles
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John F. Kennedy Park0.7 miles
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Central Square Theatre1 miles
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology1.4 miles
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Boston University1.8 miles
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Fenway Park2.1 miles
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Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum2.8 miles
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JFK Presidential Library & Museum5.8 miles
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Logan Airport4.8 miles
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Worcester Regional Airport39.7 miles
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Manchester Boston Regional Airport41.9 miles
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Amenities of Irving House at Harvard Great facilities! Review score, 8.1
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- City view
- Garden view
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Washing machine
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Cycling
- Library
Living Area
- Dining area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Safe
General
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Newspapers
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Air conditioning
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Italian
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Extra bed by request
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$25 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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$25 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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$35 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Irving House at Harvard accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please note, parking is limited.
Please note, there is no elevator at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Irving House at Harvard
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Irving House at Harvard offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Library
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The prices at Irving House at Harvard may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Irving House at Harvard is 0.8 miles from the center of Cambridge.
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Guests staying at Irving House at Harvard can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Irving House at Harvard (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Accessible parking
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Room options at Irving House at Harvard include:
- Double
- Single
- Family
- Twin/Double
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Irving House at Harvard by:
- Car 22min
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Check-in at Irving House at Harvard is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
