Located 230 metres from the famed Harvard University and set in the heart of Harvard Square, this charming guesthouse 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 2.8 km away from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as well as charming shops and local restaurants. The sites of downtown Boston are also 6 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 bunk beds
and
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Cambridge
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  • Richard
    South Africa South Africa
    Irving House at Harvard is a welcoming, quaint and cosy place to stay. The beds are extremely comfortable and the bathrooms (including the shared bathrooms) are immaculately clean. The location was perfect for us, as it was in an easy walking...
  • Wyatt
    United States United States
    Great, very walkable location. I also appreciated the array of room options to fit my budget and needs
  • Kristof
    United States United States
    Very good price for the value. Location really close to Harvard. The rooms was clean and equipped. The staff was friendly and helpful. Free parking included in the back.

Host Information

9.1
9.1
Host review score
Host review score

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Irving House at Harvard
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
View
  • City view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Washing machine
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 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 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 03:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express Irving House at Harvard accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-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 cancelled 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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about Irving House at Harvard

  • Room options at Irving House at Harvard include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Family
    • Twin/Double

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

    • Cycling

  • Check-in at Irving House at Harvard is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Irving House at Harvard may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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