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Irving House At Harvard

Property class: 3

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A two-story building with a sign reading "Irving House Bed & Breakfast".
A sign for Irving House Bed & Breakfast with a number 24 on it, surrounded by colorful tulips.
A bulletin board with postcards and a potted plant.
A breakfast buffet with various food items and beverages.
A cozy living room with a wooden coffee table, a blue armchair, a red sofa, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $212
$185 nightly
$212 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11

Explore the area

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24 Irving Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard Art Museums
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, and a door leading to a balcony.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bath

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a window with curtains.

Single Room, Shared Bath

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

A room with a bunk bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 bed & breakfast is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Boston University.
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What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Harvard Art Museums - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sanders Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Harvard Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Massachusetts Hall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Union Square Station - 3 min drive
  • Harvard Square Station - 11 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tatte - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sushi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zinneken's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Broadsheet Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tall Order - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Irving House At Harvard

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.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 643 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice food, place and people
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

swati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quaint and comfortably within expectations for a bed and breakfast in a former residential structure. The complimentary breakfast was a pleasant, surprising blend of availability and regional approach to those offerings. We'd stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Would definitely stay here again if in the Cambridge area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located beautifully maintained vintage property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast options were excellent and everything high quality and fresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful on campus
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a comfortable, value oriented stay for someone that does not want to pay much much more for an overnight stay. I was comfortable and the breakfast was good. I will definitely come here again. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy room - outstanding breakfast - great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Ramon S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good with nice variety of fruits and drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dr Krittibas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Sweet female staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George-Razvan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good selection of items for breakfast for a bed and breakfast. Very good location, close to Harvard, but with near connections to main local transit routes. Staff was extremely helpful and supportive and rooms were very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Cozy, clean, comfortable, great breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

L William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff couldn’t have been any nicer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here several times. The room was comfortable and the breakfast excellent. The staff were helpful when we had a non-standard request (needed to print a document). Fairly good location, although a bit of a walk to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Qing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this traditional B&B. Stayed for two nights for meetings. Breakfast is the highlight and the staff is really helpful. Location is also the best. Love walking around Harvard yard and Harvard square. Will stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is wonderful for visiting Cambridge - and Harvard with all it's great museums and history. Helpful hotel staff provided me with a space heater.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zabu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to Harvard most things are walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff and breakfast. Yhey have shared bathrooms but yhe one closest to my room was available every time I needed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are small but cozy and comfortable. Breakfast was really good, and they started it an hour early on Boston Marathon day. Staff was friendly, helpful, and kind. I hope to run Boston again, and I'll plan to stay at the Irving.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikolai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice homey feel, good location, safe, good breakfast and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about my stay was perfection. The friendly service, the cute room, and the wonderful breakfast. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026