Irving House at Harvard

A small hotel/bed and breakfast located in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

We provide family-frendly, eco-friendly acccommodations

Irving House is a small hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Our 44 room inn is larger than a conventional bed and breakfast, yet still offers a homey style and friendly service.

Delight in our welcoming atmosphere and comfortable rooms while exploring the cultural and academic delights of Harvard Square and all of Cambridge.  Return from your adventures in Harvard Square or the Inman Square or Central Square–any of Cambridge lively Squares!– to relax in our quiet parlor or read the papers and enjoy an afternoon snack in our dining room.  Know that our bed and breakfast is operated with environmentally conscious and fair trade policies.

Breakfast, off-street parking and wifi are included in our rates.

Our Rooms

Our Rooms

Stay where it’s ample yet comfortable. Irving House’s bed and breakfast has a variety of rooms that are perfect for individuals or families.

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Extended Stay

Extended Stay

Need a longer stay? Ask about Turner House, our Cambridge extended-stay or short term housing option.

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Specials

Specials

Book directly on our website today to enjoy special offers for College Tripping, Veterans’ and Birthday celebrations.

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About Irving House

Located near Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Irving House is a large bed and breakfast that offers guests comfortable lodging with amenities including breakfast and Wi-Fi.  We have been providing friendly accommodations to the traveling public since 1945.  The inn has been accommodating Harvard University affiliates since the 1920s.

our front door
handicap access ramp for our inn in Cambridge Massachusetts
Weeks Footbridge to Cambridge Massachusetts
Harvard Yard

The Irving  House Blog

  • Published On: September 23, 2023

    Autumnal Equinox 2023

    All is in balance: stillness and stirring softness and sharpness stiffness and suppleness the dancing and the dead for just this moment. 23.09.23 Hello Dear Readers, The Autumnal Equinox occurred at 2:50 am Eastern Time in the Northern Hemisphere.  It is likely that many of you were sleeping.  I was.  So that point of balance passed [...]

  • Published On: September 15, 2023

    Summer Solstice Gazette 2023

                                          Now light holds darkness Feeds us all, shows us the way Breathe, and smile brightly 23.06.21 Dear Reader,   Oh, yes!  Summer has arrived!  This is, in many ways, my favorite time of year.  After the students [...]

  • Published On: June 4, 2023

    Spicy Fun and a Savvy Traveler reminder

    Hello dear readers! If you have found your way here, you have already taken an interest in Irving House at Harvard.   You may already be a savvy traveler, seeking the best values in accommodations near Harvard Square.  You may be a novice explorer, curious and persistent. Welcome!   If you are planning to be in [...]