Irving House at Harvard

Irving House at Harvard Bed and Breakfast in Somerville

About this bed and breakfast

Situated in Somerville, this lovely bed and breakfast for $78 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. 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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Somerville, MA

Nearby attractions

Public Garden

2.51 miles

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Irving House at Harvard

4.3

Excellent(519 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Somerville, MA

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Somerville, MA

Nearby attractions

Public Garden

2.51 miles

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Reviews

4.3/5.0

Excellent(519 Reviews)

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5.0

Nov 2023

Way too expensive

Way too expensive for facility

10.0

Jul 2023

A small room but a special experience

The hotel is like a rooming house from years long gone by. I had a room with a private bath, but many rooms had no bathrooms and used bathrooms accessible from the hallway which always looked clean. It is hard to fully describe, but I definitely had a nice experience and slept well every night

8.0

Jul 2023

Love the Irving House and will stay there again.

Breakfast was great. Walking distance to subway, restaurants, meeting locations was great. Room was cozy and clean. Staff was friendly and afternoon cookies were yummy.

I would have loved a thermostat or on/off button in the room because the screen was intense and I got cold.

10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional and quaint! Perfect stay!

Breakfast spread was delicious! Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I asked about the history of the building which dates back to the 1800's.

9.0

May 2023

Superb

Great location nearby Harvard Uni Campus. Lovely area with small buildings and nice houses.

WiFi and internet. Please improve them.

8.0

Mar 2023

Good

staffing 24/7 front desk is hugely beneficial to the all-hours traveler needing a place to sleep; exceptional light breakfast options

10.0

Mar 2023

It was a lovely place to stay and I enjoyed my visit.

I liked the selection they had for breakfast. The staff was really friendly and helpful.

It would've been nice if they had an elevator, but it is an older property so it is understandable that they don't have one. Parking was a little tricky and I had to park down the street at another property that they allow parking at.

9.0

Jan 2023

Superb

Location breakfast staff ambiance

A bit old

6.0

Jan 2023

Pleasant

Thé breakfast adequate. Decent choices. Too bad about the coffee. Staff very nice and helpful

Bathtub was dirty. Rooms not AT ALL soundproof. If you want to sleep late, tough luck! Pillows terrible- hard as bricks. Overall acceptable place a bit shabby but not at all chic

8.0

Dec 2022

Great location, Good value for price

conveniently located (Harvard). Great breakfast. very competitive price for Cambridge/Harvard

small room

8.0

Dec 2022

Very good

The

I would say the walls are a bit thin. I could hear the person in neighboring room, even though the person wasn’t being loud. I think it’s because the house is so old. Although the age of the house is part of its charm. I think sound burying insulation in the adjoining wall may help.

9.0

Nov 2022

Superb

The hotel was good, it had parking (although kind of tight), the location was good, the staff was friendly, the value was good and in general it will be my to go place in Cambridge. There are plenty of restaurants nearby and the breakfast was pretty good. Will be back.

7.0

Oct 2022

the Irving House served its purpose which was location

location

very small rooms

8.0

Oct 2022

lovely place very close to Harvard buildings!

incredible breakfast: organic milk, wonderful egg soufflés, excellent coffee, good quality fresh fruit! hot oatmeal with almonds and raisins! very close to our conference venue

we had a room on the fourth floor and the climb was hard for me! other rooms had old carpeting that should be removed in my view.

3.0

Oct 2022

Not to recommend at these price levels.

The location was okay-ish. Free parking in the backyard.

The room smelled odd and was indeed super tiny. The staff at breakfast was nice, the rest did not care too much. The whole hotel was very worn off. The price/value was very bad - that was the most frustrating point. For a few hundred dollars less, it would have been ok, but not at this price.

10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

Comfortable, convenient, and helpful and kind staff

10.0

Sep 2022

Same great place as 20 years ago

My mom stayed at Irving House when she visited Harvard 20 years ago and she loved it back then. She was very happy with our stay this time as well. Nothing changed much, my mom was just a bit sad that they don't offer cookies and sweets in the dining area anymore. But other than that, it was kept up to a standard. Staffs were very friendly and helpful. The room was a decent size and was clean and very well arranged. Breakfast was awesome.

Wifi goes on and off quite often. But it doesn't disconnect.

10.0

Sep 2022

Great cost/benefit

Place is very well located and the cleaning is impecable. Breakfast is delicious. I highly recommend.

10.0

Sep 2022

Lovely, convenient, and relaxing stay.

This is a lovely small hotel in an extremely convenient location. I loved that there was a blanket rather than a heavy duvet, the toilet was standard height rather than so high my feet wouldn’t touch the floor as in so many new hotels, there is a pleasant sitting area downstairs and a small outdoor porch which is also nice to relax on. Free parking. The staff was uniformly helpful, friendly, and pleasant. The rooms were quiet and attractive. I would stay again anytime with pleasure.

It was great.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Somerville?

The average price for a rental in Somerville is $169 per night. This rental is $91 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Irving House at Harvard. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Irving House at Harvard pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Irving House at Harvard?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, balcony / patio, tv, and wheelchair accessible.

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Irving House at Harvard

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Somerville, MA

Nearby attractions

Irving House at Harvard

Bed and Breakfast in Somerville, MA

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Somerville, MA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Somerville?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Irving House at Harvard pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Irving House at Harvard?

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