In the heart of Harvard Square, Irving House At Harvard offers a warm and welcoming retreat. Savor local flavors at breakfast, unwind in the garden or on the terrace, and stay connected with WiFi. Guests rave about this eco-certified B&B's helpful staff and delicious breakfast.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Garden
Library
Computer station
Front-desk safe
Snack bar/deli
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff
Feel at home (6)
Television
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Washer/dryer
Bathtub or shower
The current price is CNY1,400
CNY1,400
CNY1,602 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Sleeps 2
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Excellent
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(20 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Boston University - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Fenway Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
Logan International Airport (BOS) - 25 min drive
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 29 min drive
Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 34 min drive
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 34 min drive
Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 35 min drive
Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 42 min drive
Ball Square Station - 6 min drive
Boston Yawkey Station - 6 min drive
Union Square Station - 21 min walk
Harvard Square Station - 11 min walk
Central Square Station - 19 min walk
Porter Square Station - 22 min walk
Restaurants
Tatte - 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
Irving House At Harvard offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Harvard University and Harvard Square. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi and local cuisine breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights at this eco-certified bed & breakfast include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Harvard Square Station is 11 minutes away.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
LOB_HOTELS
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1893
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Colonial architecture
Accessibility
Grab bar near toilet
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
15-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Washer and dryer
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
STAR_OUTLINE
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
State tax ID - C0015050490
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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
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Frequently asked questions
Does Irving House At Harvard offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Irving House At Harvard does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Irving House At Harvard?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Irving House At Harvard?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Irving House At Harvard.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Irving House At Harvard?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Irving House At Harvard?
No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Encore Boston Harbor (7-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Irving House At Harvard and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Irving House At Harvard also has a garden.
What's the area around Irving House At Harvard like?
Irving House At Harvard is in Mid-Cambridge, a short 4-minute walk from Harvard University and 11 minutes' walk from Harvard Square. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
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Irving House At Harvard Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, varied, and a great bonus. (77 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
8/10 Good
Aug 3, 2025
Was a nice stay. Clean facilities and a nice breakfast
Sara-Kristin
Sara-Kristin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 19, 2025
Nice friendly atmosphere, great breakfast
Alexander
Alexander, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 18, 2025
Good location, great services and very clean room.
Tao
Tao, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 9, 2025
Happy to have stayed at the IRVING HOUSE! Friendly staff and solid spot for a good B&B
Nicholas
Nicholas, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 13, 2025
Nice people, good location, the bed is smaller than a queen bed.
Yi
Yi, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 5, 2025
Excellent stay! Hospitable safe & quiet! Would come back
Jaya
Jaya, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 13, 2025
Nice location.
Elaine
Elaine, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 27, 2025
This is a special place, I absolutely loved it! My room was cute/cozy/comfortable, staff was fantastic and they did an amazing spread for breakfast!! Highly recommended.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 8, 2025
This is a very convenient location and clean rooms.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 16, 2025
Solid value
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 10, 2025
This accommodation met my needs perfectly.
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 28, 2025
Nice place.
Raymond
Raymond, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 2, 2025
Cute and impeccably clean.
Todd
Todd, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jan 5, 2025
Great location and comfortable stay.
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
May 16, 2025
Quite and homelike cozy but very small size room.
Park
Park, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 4, 2025
This was advertised as a bed and breakfast. By my standards it was not, it was an Inn with a continental breakfast. Hampton Inn breakfasts are better. My room was small, bed was not comfortable, TV didn't work at first, and the alarm clock was useless. I will not be back.
Albert
Albert, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
May 5, 2025
Excellent place to sleep for 8 hours.
Excellent for one night stay when speaking at a conference and you will have little, if any time in the actual room.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 19, 2025
Very good value. Friendly and professional staff. Nice breakfast options. Great location. And the Wi-Fi works just fine. However, the single bed was very small annd narrow yet tilting to one side, probably because the other edge was too close to the wall. Technically there was some sort of central air conditioning blowing into the rooms, but it really was insufficient and I found it hard to sleep.
Christian James
Christian James, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 5, 2024
Great stay!
Noah
Noah, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Feb 19, 2025
Good place
Thomas
Thomas, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 25, 2024
Good bed&breakfast hotel.
Dmitry
Dmitry, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 9, 2025
Chocolate chip cookies. Superior breakfast, super fresh, lots of choices. Also, nice people behind the desk. Nothing fancy, just right.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 18, 2025
Everyone was so sweet and helpful! I would definitely come back
Karney
Karney, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 31, 2024
Wonderful stay and the staff were amazing!
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 22, 2025
Clean basic accommodation in Cambridge. Walking distance to Harvard.