The Irving House at Harvard
A small hotel/bed and breakfast located in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
We provide family-friendly, eco-friendly acccommodations
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Irving House is a small independent 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.
Extended Stay
Extended Stay
Need a longer stay? Ask about Turner House, our Cambridge extended-stay or short term housing option.
Specials
Specials
Book directly on our website today to enjoy special offers for College Tripping, Veterans’ and Birthday celebrations.
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. The location has been providing friendly accommodations to the traveling public since 1945 and for Harvard University affiliates since the 1920s. Rachael Solem made Irving House what you see today and has been in the family since 1990.
The Irving House Blog
Summer Solstice 2025
a full day beckons as long as the sun is bright lightness holds the dark 25.06.20 Dear Reader, I hope this email finds you well! We have all been busy here with Commencement guests, followed by reunion guests and all during a very news worthy moment for Harvard. I am happy to report this period [...]
Vernal Equinox 2025
"Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat." -Laura Ingalls Wilder Hello Dear Reader, We have made it to through another cold winter in New England! We are seeing and feeling the promise of warmth on our bare skin and the simple act of walking in the sunshine brings light to the weight we [...]
Winter Solstice 2024
24.12.21 "This is the solstice, the still point of the sun, its cusp and midnight, the year's threshold and unlocking, where the past lets go of and becomes the future; the place of caught breath." ~Margaret Atwood Hello Dear Readers, Apologies! I have been writing this all week and then didn't "schedule it to send". [...]
