Name: Irving House at Harvard
Address: 24 Irving Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States of America, 24 Irving Street, Massachusetts, MA 02138, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $155 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.5

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Bed and Breakfast Irving House at Harvard

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in history, museums and culture – Check location 24 Irving Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States of America – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in history, museums and culture – Check location

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Very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Excellent morning breakfast

Kathleen, United States of America

Everything was great (service, room, breakfast, location, wifi)

Philippe, United States of America

The Irving House is located just a few blocks from Harvard University and is in the heart of Cambridge. We were traveling with kids and had a room with a queen bed and a bunk bed that was perfect for us. Our corner room was bright with two big windows. The breakfast that was included was convenient and adequate. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. Other guests seemed to mostly be folks associated with Harvard. Parking was included.

Wendy, United States of America

Nice stay at very convenient location, quiet at night.

Rob, Germany

The staff is incredibly kind here, especially the breakfast staff who went out of their way to take care of me.

Jodi, United States of America

Clean, neat , efficient place. In and out. Chop Chop.

Pankaj, India

Somewhat on the European side—not a lot of fancy amenities but really feels like a home away from home and location that can’t be beat.

Antonio, United States of America

Clean, comfortable bed, friendly ambiance, great choices breakfast.

Christopher, United States of America

extra pillows blankets, set of towels already in room well thought out for room size . had space to hang clothes ,small desk, tiny dresser , small cubby with clock , chair, bed, place for suitcase. accessible plugs. shared bath clean and large shower in one, full tub in other. great for one person short trip parking ok not great but i have van . great breakfast for health conscious. nice dining rooms open til 11pm . have fridge accessible 24/7 and water dispenser. Free tea(4/5 flavors) , coffee available 7am-11pm and free snacks.

Christopher, United States of America

Breakfast is great! And, such a short walk to Harvard Square, you could not have a better location.

Peter, United States of America

9.2

Excellent location!
Great neighborhood
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What guests loved the most:
“Very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Excellent morning breakfast”

Kathleen United States of America
“Everything was great (service, room, breakfast, location, wifi)”

Philippe United States of America
“The Irving House is located just a few blocks from Harvard University and is in the heart of Cambridge. ”

Wendy United States of America
“Nice stay at very convenient location, quiet at night.”

Rob Germany
“The staff is incredibly kind here, especially the breakfast staff who went out of their way to take care of me.”

Jodi United States of America
“Clean, neat , efficient place. In and out. Chop Chop.”

Pankaj India
“Somewhat on the European side—not a lot of fancy amenities but really feels like a home away from home and location that can’t be beat.”

Antonio United States of America
“Clean, comfortable bed, friendly ambiance, great choices breakfast.”

Christopher United States of America
“extra pillows blankets, set of towels already in room well thought out for room size . had space to hang clothes ,small desk, tiny dresser , small cubby with clock , chair, bed, place for suitcase. ”

Christopher United States of America
“Breakfast is great! And, such a short walk to Harvard Square, you could not have a better location.”

Peter United States of America

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.

Harvard Square is a great choice for travelers interested in history, museums and culture.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Cambridge! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Cambridge! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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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.

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Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in history, museums and culture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Sanders Theatre
0.2 miles
Busch Reisinger Museum
0.2 miles
Harvard University Art Museums
0.2 miles
Arthur M Sackler Museum
0.2 miles
Peabody Museum
0.3 miles
Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre
0.3 miles
Harvard Museum of Natural History
0.3 miles
Harvard Square
0.4 miles
Cambridge College
0.5 miles
Harvard University
0.5 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Harvard Market Market
0.1 miles
Trina's Starlite Lounge Restaurant
0.6 miles
Whole Foods Market Supermarket
0.6 miles
Olé Restaurant
0.8 miles
The Druid Cafe/Bar
0.8 miles
1369 Coffee House Cafe/Bar
0.8 miles

Closest Airports

Logan Airport
4.8 miles
Worcester Regional Airport
39.7 miles
Manchester Boston Regional Airport
41.9 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“beautiful place with a fantastic breakfast. I few minutes walk from Harvard University. Cosy and warm of a very cold (-14ºC) weather.”

Felipe

Chile

“The staff were friendly. I liked the extra touches such as free reusable water bottles and free postcards they offer to send anywhere in the world! There are d...”

Anna

United States of America

8.7

“Very near Harvard's main buildings.”

Herci

Philippines

7.9

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From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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Until 11:00 AM

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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 and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Up to three children under 16 years are charged USD 5 per night when using existing beds.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

All children under 16 years are charged USD 25 per night for extra beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged USD 40 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Irving House at Harvard accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The Fine Print

When booking for 3 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Reservations for 3 rooms or more require full prepayment and can only be refunded if canceled two weeks prior to arrival.

Please note, parking is limited.

Please note, there is no elevator at this property.

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.

“The Irving House is located just a few blocks from Harvard University and is in the heart of Cambridge. We were traveling with kids and had a room with a queen bed and a bunk bed that was perfect for us. Our corner room was bright with two big windows. The breakfast that was included was convenient and adequate. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. Other guests seemed to mostly be folks associated with Harvard. Parking was included.”

Wendy

“extra pillows blankets, set of towels already in room well thought out for room size . had space to hang clothes ,small desk, tiny dresser , small cubby with clock , chair, bed, place for suitcase. accessible plugs. shared bath clean and large shower in one, full tub in other. great for one person short trip parking ok not great but i have van . great breakfast for health conscious. nice dining rooms open til 11pm . have fridge accessible 24/7 and water dispenser. Free tea(4/5 flavors) , coffee available 7am-11pm and free snacks.”

Christopher

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Reviewed: April 21, 2019

Denise
United States of America
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Room with One Double Bed with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I was not there for breakfast

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 19, 2019

Jun
Japan
7.5

“I was very satisfied with the location, bed, and breakfast.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
sound from neighbors on phones or talking, squeaking floor noise as guests walk, and garbedge truck so noisy outside picking up trash early in the morning but that’s not their fault.
the breakfast was great. easy to get to T, harvard square, but heavy luggage might be hard to carry up and down the stairs.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 19, 2019

Kathleen
United States of America
8.3

“Overall this location met lmy needs.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Room with One Double Bed with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Parking though available was difficult in the immediate area. I used a lot down the street that had roomier parking.
Very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Excellent morning breakfast

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 18, 2019

Angela
Russia
5.4

“Disappointing.”
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Single Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
Very expensive for what you get. The staff were not friendly and the breakfast was mediocre. Pillows were saggy and lumpy, needs to be changed. The family room for four was really small - not really enough room for 4 people + 4 suitcases.
The location.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 11, 2019

Nicholas
Australia
8.8

“Comfortable, cosy and friendly”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
Possibly my room would be a bit hot in summer.
On tap coffee and tea and cake all day made it a comfortable place to hang out. No feeling that I had to vacate my room and stay out all day.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 11, 2019

Philippe
United States of America
8.3

Very Good
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Single Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A bit too expensive for the value offered
Everything was great (service, room, breakfast, location, wifi)

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 8, 2019

Wendy
United States of America
7.9

“Cute bed and breakfast next to Harvard University”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Single Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
The price seemed high for the value however at the time we were booking everything in Cambridge and Boston was very expensive.
The Irving House is located just a few blocks from Harvard University and is in the heart of Cambridge. We were traveling with kids and had a room with a queen bed and a bunk bed that was perfect for us. Our corner room was bright with two big windows. The breakfast that was included was convenient and adequate. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. Other guests seemed to mostly be folks associated with Harvard. Parking was included.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 8, 2019

Rob
Germany

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Nice stay at very convenient location, quiet at night.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 3, 2019

Jodi
United States of America

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Exectly as expected.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bed was a touch old.
The staff is incredibly kind here, especially the breakfast staff who went out of their way to take care of me.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 30, 2019

Gale
United States of America
7.5

“Clean, completely adequate room. Front desk staff and dining room workers not always helpful or frie”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room with Private Bath
- • Stayed 7 nights
Front desk staff didn't seem to understand that I have a knee injury and have some trouble walking. They didn't help me find public transportation - they kept sending me to a distant station when that was difficult.
location great for my activities

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 30, 2019

Beth
United States of America
10

“Irving House is our preferred B&B in Cambridge.”
- • With a pet
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Next time I will ask for a softer pillow.
Friendly staff. Convenient location

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 21, 2019

Thoso Priharnowo
Indonesia
9.6

“Best stay ever”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No elevator
Everything else

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 21, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
9.2

“It was a very happy time and our lives and the B&B was just what we needed!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Private Bath
- • Stayed 2 nights
See above.
Everyone was very nice and friendly and helpful. The Breakfast was adequate but could use some more choice of muffins/danish. The parking was difficult on the property, hard to get in and hard to get out. However, we appreciated it being on the property and no extra charge. The location was terrific. The room was good, though the shower left something to be desired and we couldn't get all the tv stations. Everything was clean. They had all soaps and shampoos in wall containers which was a very smart idea. We were there to visit our new granddaughter and were very close to her home, so that was great.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 20, 2019

Julie
France

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
very well located ! nice atmosphere . would come back again

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 19, 2019

Pilo
Chile
8.8

Excellent
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Room with One Double Bed with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 6 nights
lack of elevator
The food and location

Stayed in February 2019

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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This room features a work desk. Please note, this room cannot accommodate an extra bed. Room Facilities: • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Toilet • Washing machine • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Queen Room with Two Single Beds 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This room includes a queen bed and two single beds. Room Facilities: • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in history, museums and culture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Facilities of Irving House at Harvard Great facilities! Review score, 8.0

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