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Irving House At Harvard

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Restaurant

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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24 Irving Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • Harvard University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Harvard Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Fenway Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

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

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Single Room, Shared Bath | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bath

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Irving House At Harvard

3-star B&B in Mid-Cambridge
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free breakfast (local cuisine) and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a computer station, and a library are onsite.
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.
The bed & breakfast offers a snack bar/deli. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Colonial bed & breakfast also offers a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff.

Irving House At Harvard is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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.

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, English, French, Russian, Spanish

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

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 591 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1004 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chocolate chip cookies. Superior breakfast, super fresh, lots of choices. Also, nice people behind the desk. Nothing fancy, just right.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very convenient location and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a cozy, somewhat old fashioned B&B -- no elevator, lots of stairs. The location is great for Harvard campus, and the breakfast (included) is an excellent bonus. Amenities include a good supply of magazines, newspapers, and books for guests' use.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sabin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The only complaint I can think of, is the mattress in room 307... You HAVE to replace it. It has a depression in it so bad, that it needed to be leveled with several pillows. I survived but you can't do that to older people. This is a classy old-school B&B type place, within walking distance of Harvard, toss that worn out mattress!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonya Linn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location. Walkable to many restaurants, museums, universities, and public transportation. Very affordable. Overall good stay. We were on the fourth floor, so carrying bags up the stairs for our three-night stay was difficult. There were no temperature controls in the room. It was very hot. There was a small fan that helped a bit, but quite warm. The in-room facilities were tiny, especially the shower if you are a larger person. I am only five feet tall, and the bathroom was small. The housekeeping ladies were excellent and so sweet. There was a lovely gentleman at the front desk who carried my bags downstairs at the end our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karney

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so sweet and helpful! I would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveler
The house is old, so the renter's footsteps from upstairs are very loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean basic accommodation in Cambridge. Walking distance to Harvard.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Takahiko

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Assiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Traveled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, New York

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Oklahoma City

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice bed and breakfast type hotel. Breakfast was very good and convenient. Room clean and comfortable. Easy walk to Harvard campus and houses. Also easy walk to subway station via Harvard campus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Baltimore

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been staying at the Irvinv House since our daughter was accepted at Harvard in 2012.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024