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Irving House At Harvard

Irving House At Harvard
Irving House At Harvard – Cambridge, MA
Irving House At Harvard – Cambridge, MA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Irving House At Harvard

Located 755 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 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.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 1010 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    My wife thought the breakfast options were a bit limited (no breakfast meats or cold cuts), but it was perfectly fine with me.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Was fine for what we needed. Great location, super helpful staff

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Noisy - creaking floors Great quaint lovey & cozy. Looks like an old apartment/complex. Each floor has 2 bathroom. A One half one & a shower one. Enjoyed the mini egg quiches.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Excellent

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Cool historic building; very clean; right next to Harvard campus and a short walk to Harvard square. The breakfast was a little mid, but overall I would definitely stay here again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I’d say this is a cross between a Hostel and. B & B. It was quiet, clean, and quaint. Nice area with a great bakery down the street

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Economical, no-frills, but very helpful staff and good location for Harvard Square activities.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    A quaint and cozy B&B in the heart of Cambridge!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Charming B&B in the heart of Cambridge! Very cozy!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Nice. Cute. Convenient. Free parking (if a spot is available) in the back. Free breakfast.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    No place to workout, but wonderful location and service

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    For the price the private room was good, and the breakfast is better than many places around the BRB.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very comfortable room, breakfast, location, New Yorker magazines wall outlets no longer grip plugs, so chargers try to fall out.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    My fourth floor room was charming and the breakfast was fantastic.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    This is a very old property and though it's well-maintained, it feels like nothing (furniture etc.) has been replaced in years. The bathroom was cleaned after check-out, but I don't think they consistently check it. More of a higher quality hostel than a hotel, which wasn't what I was expected. The walls are quite thin which was fine in the evening because the hotel was quiet but early risers next door talking at only a slightly higher level than normal woke me up with my earplugs in. The staff was incredibly helpful and kind, even though initially I'd been charged the wrong price and it ended up being more (maybe because of the world cup). In general, the room was clean and comfortable and had the necessities. The coffee, tea, and cookies was a nice touch. There was a fridge to store food and the breakfast had a lot of options. They had space to hang out and somewhere to keep luggage after check-out when I came back in the afternoon to wait for my flight. Stay was good.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very good location about 15 minutes from Fenway Park. Harvard is right there. The room was small but clean. Overall a nice spot.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Breakfast included was a great option - not fancy, but comprehensive fare. The mattress on my bed (room 313) needs replacement. It felt like sleeping in a hammock - completely bowed in the middle/Center, so I had a quite uncomfortable night.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Just a heads up: Rooms and bathrooms are smaller compared to regular chain hotels. If you don’t mind that this is an excellent place to stay.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This is my third time staying here in the past year. Is a great value, location, breakfast and staff.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    different kind of accommodations, but a beautiful house in a very good location, a lot more affordable; you will enjoy it!

Frequently asked questions about Irving House At Harvard

Does Irving House At Harvard have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Irving House At Harvard offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Irving House At Harvard offer parking?
On-site parking is not listed at Irving House At Harvard. Public parking may be available nearby.
Does Irving House At Harvard have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Irving House At Harvard offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Irving House At Harvard have a fitness center?
Irving House At Harvard does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Irving House At Harvard located, and how walkable is the area?
Irving House At Harvard is located at 24 Irving Street, Cambridge, MA MA 02138. With a Walk Score of 93, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Irving House At Harvard
  • Harvard University 0.3 mi
  • American Academy of Arts and Sciences 0.4 mi
  • World Wide Web Consortium 1.4 mi
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1.5 mi
  • Boston University 1.9 mi
  • Boston Marathon bombings 2.4 mi
  • TD Garden 2.6 mi

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