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Ginkgo House on Harvard

3.0 star property

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Private Family Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Classic Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Front of property

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is $262
$229 nightly
$262 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

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288 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA, 02139
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Doble Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Doble Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Private Studio Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Private Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Private Family Suite | Living area

Private Family Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

With a stay at Ginkgo House on Harvard in Cambridge (Central Square), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. .This guesthouse is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Boston University and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Northeastern University.
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What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Harvard Square - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Boston University - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kendall Square - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Central Square Station - 8 min walk
  • Union Square Station - 19 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sapporo Ramen at H Mart - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪730 Tavern, Kitchen & Patio - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Life Alive - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Ginkgo House on Harvard

Ginkgo House on Harvard offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. This Cambridge guesthouse provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Detached shared bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number C0344430491

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ginkgo House on Harvard Inn
Ginkgo House on Harvard Cambridge
Ginkgo House on Harvard Inn Cambridge

Ginkgo House on Harvard Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean . When in that area I will choose to stay here again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and staff was very hospitable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal for stays near Harvard and MIT

Lovely property. Clean and convenient location with an attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kamyar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Staff very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful proprietors and beautiful property and comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zehao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ulviyya

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful experience staying at the Ginko House. Very charming hotel in a beautiful neighborhood. The staff was thoughtful and very friendly. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s been a wonderful stay! The staff is incredibly kind and helpful. Accommodations have been wonderful for many reasons- one, it’s very clean. The beds are so comfortable and it’s a charming place! It’s been an excellent experience and being walking distance to Harvard yard is just great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chokchai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the atmosphere and the Japanese tradition to keep the place quiet and clean,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was nice, clean and a good neighborhood. Easy to grab a metro and only 15-20 min from the airport. Very nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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wonderful place and very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic house...
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice spot with so much character and very comfortable beds. We slept great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed to stay in the area. This was a good option and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Herve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay in a convenient location. The staff is super welcoming and willing to accommodate special request. I recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cambridge gem

A gem of a property located on a very quiet Cambridge street. Easy access to anything in Cambridge. Run by a delightful "innkeeper" who will make sure you have a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, delightful historic and tastefully remodeled. Walking distance to Harvard
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained, comfortable rooms that were thoughtfully provided. Excellent service and staff. Convenient location to all mass transit and a variety of dining options were in easy walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Man Yee

Liked: Amenities
The inn was walking distance to Harvard and local restaurants and markets. It was very clean and peaceful and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Victorian home, very clean and Nancy was lovely. Only issue for us was our room didn’t have a working bathroom fan so after showers our room was pretty humid. We did have a window air conditioning unit so we just turned that on to cool off the room. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

NAMTRAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend for a clean, comfortable and atmospheric stay in a historic Boston house. Easy, online check in and out. A great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to lay your head in a quiet serene environment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming Alternative to Stale Hotels

The Ginkgo House is a lovely option for those seeking a cozy and beautiful stay over a standard hotel. They have various room options so make sure you select the best fit for you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025