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 Harvard 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.1
High score for Cambridge

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • I
    Ikechukwu
    United States of America United States of America
    Good but the meals should be changed instead of having the same food every day
  • Sara
    Mexico Mexico
    People were friendly. Food was great for breakfast.
  • Vera
    United States of America United States of America
    This is a simple, vrey clean and welcoming place, exactly the kind I love. There are no frills, but all the necessities are in place. Breakfast selection was great, including organic foods. Lovely atmosphere - we really enjoyed our stay.
  • Robert
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff is very friendly and helpful. The location to Harvard is excellent. The breakfast was good.
  • Marjorie
    United States of America United States of America
    Location and breakfast, Cookies upon arrival. Quaint, reminds me of England
  • Robert
    United States of America United States of America
    There was a desk in the room, which was welcome. The breakfast was continental but fine.
  • Lucia
    United States of America United States of America
    Travelled alone for a conference. I liked it's proximity to Harvard. The rooms were small but cute. The breakfast was what you would expect from an average B&B in Europe. There was coffee and cookies available throughout the day, which was a very...
  • Natalya
    United States of America United States of America
    Stayed there visiting my son , who is a student there , so., the location close to campus was a blessing . The breakfast was significantly better than at the average BxB . The room ( Queen ) was wonderfully clean , and , while the whole place is...
  • Teresa
    United States of America United States of America
    Friendly Staff and the breakfast exceeded my expectations
  • Rhonda
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was prefect within walking distance to Red Line, Harvard and access to I-90. Friendly and responsive staff. Rooms were clean and overall great value for money. Indeed a small treasure in the heart of Cambridge.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.2Based on 572 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Irving House has been under the current ownership and management since 1990. We have renovated this old house several times to improve guest comfort and safety. Located on a quiet residential street, we are also near to the excitement and convenience of Harvard Square, with easy access to Boston. Irving House is an award winning green hotel too! Breakfast is locally sourced, organic and healthy as much as possible.

Languages Spoken

Bulgarian,Czech,English,Spanish,French,Russian

Area info

Amenities of Irving House at Harvard
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

View

  • City view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Washing machine

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe

General

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • Bulgarian
  • Czech
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Russian

House rules
Irving House at Harvard takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per child, per night
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
$35 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking for 3 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Reservations for 3 rooms or more require full prepayment and can only be refunded if canceled two weeks prior to arrival.

Please note, parking is limited.

Please note, there is no elevator at this property.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Irving House at Harvard

  • The prices at Irving House at Harvard may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Irving House at Harvard offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Irving House at Harvard include:

      • Double
      • Single
      • Family
      • Twin/Double
    • Check-in at Irving House at Harvard is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Irving House at Harvard is 0.8 miles from the center of Cambridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Irving House at Harvard can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Gluten-free
      • American
      • Buffet
      • À la carte