Irving House at Harvard
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Welcome to our guesthouse. Irving House at Harvard's 44 guest rooms, in all shapes and sizes, accommodate travelers from all over who are visiting Cambridge to enjoy its cultural, culinary and academic riches.
LOCATION ... LOCATION ... LOCATION
Just two blocks from Harvard Yard, an easy walk to Harvard Square, Irving House offers convenient, economical, friendly accommodations. Included in our rates: off street parking, delicious breakfast with local and organic offerings, broadband wifi and a community computer, books to take away! Families welcome.
The aim of our style is to be simple, comfortable accommodations, with small reminders of our Cambridge location. Our wide range of room types and convenient location make Irving House the perfect choice for solo travelers, vacationing families and those visiting Cambridge for work.
Located on a quiet Cambridge street, the winding corridors of Irving House lead to a range of uniquely cozy rooms. The first floor living room is the perfect place to relax or chat with other guests. The dining area is located on the lower level, where you can start your day with a wholesome breakfast.
Since 1945, Irving House at Harvard has been serving travelers from all over the world.
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At Irving House, we hope to provide a range of amenities that will make for a comfortable and relaxing stay. If you have additional needs that are not outlined below, please contact us, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Included In Our Rates- Breakfast
- Afternoon snacks
- Guest refrigerator
- Daily papers: Boston Globe, New York Times, Wall Street Journal
- Wireless Internet throughout the house
- Computer in parlor to share
- Books around the house, yours to take
- Local phone calls
- Umbrellas to borrow
- Post cards you can send to anywhere in the world, on us!
- Parking in our lot (free except at Commencement)
- Boarding passes printed from parlor computer
Pay As You Use
- Laundry facilities: coin op, ironing
- Wellbridge Athletic Club passes for just $8 daily
- Fax services, incoming and outgoing
Long Term Stays Amenities
- Weekly housekeeping
- One set of towels & Bedding changed weekly
- Kitchenette (sink, refrigerator, microwave oven)
- Electric kettle & Coffee maker
- Toaster or Toaster combo
- Crock pot OR Rice cooker
- Dishes & Cutlery
- Phone with answering machine
- Clock/radio
- Television
- Broadband Internet with wifi throughout the house
- Off street parking
- Use of laundry facilitilies at 24 Irving Street
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On a quiet street, Irving House is located in the heart of Cambridge, and is the perfect base for visitors to explore the cultural, academic and historic attractions of one of the countries most unique communities. The three best “squares” are a 15 minute walk from our front door, so no matter the season, visiting Cambridge will be a memorable trip. We encourage you to explore and enjoy, and hope that you will return to Irving House for many years to come. This is just a sample of the area attractions. Please visit our website for much more!
American Repertory Theatre
64 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617.547.8300
americanrepertorytheater.orgLizard Lounge
1667 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-0759
lizardloungeclub.comAmerican Repertory Theatre
64 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617.547.8300
americanrepertorytheater.orgGrafton Street
1280 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA
(617) 497-0400
graftonstreetcambridge.comHarvard Book Store
1256 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 661-1515
harvard.comBroadway Marketplace
468 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-2334
broadwaymarketplace.comSavenor's Market
92 Kirkland Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 576-6328
savenorsmarket.comJosé Mateo Ballet Theatre
400 Harvard Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 354-7467
ballettheatre.orgCambridge Historical Society
159 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138-3300
(617) 547-4252
cambridgehistory.orgHarvard University
124 Mt Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 495-1636
harvard.eduLesley University
29 Everett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-9600
lesley.eduLongy School of Music
1 Follen Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-0956
longy.eduRadcliffe
10 Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 495-8540
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Irving House is located at 24 Irving Street in Cambridge. Like Boston, Cambridge is a walking city, with great public transportation. Irving House is a short walk from the Harvard Square stop on the MBTA Redline.
From Harvard Sq subway station
Exit the station by the "Harvard Yard/Church Street" stairs. Follow signs for Harvard Yard, enter the Yard through the nearest gates from those stairs, and bear left across it, exit by the north (Thayer) gate. In front of Science Center, make a sharp right. When you leave the campus, you will be on Cambridge Street (by Gund Hall) Irving Street is 3rd left off Cambridge Street, #24 is first house on right. If you are going to stay at Turner House, you must check in at 24 Irving and then continue up the street to 40 Irving Street.
From Logan Airport--FREE June-August 2012!
Buy A Charlie Ticket in the terminal: look for the “T” kiosk. The S1 Silver Line leaves from the far right end of each terminal. Take the S1 to South Station. Take the Red Line from South Station INBOUND (towards ALEWIFE), exit at Harvard.
From South Station
South Station is a commuter, Amtrak & bus terminal. Take the Red Line from South Station INBOUND (towards ALEWIFE), exit at Harvard. Taking the FUNG WAH / BOLT / MEGABUS / LUCKY STAR bus from NYC? It will leave you in South Station.
Back Bay Station
Back Bay Station is a terminal for some New England buses. Take Orange Line INBOUND to Downtown Crossing; then Red Line INBOUND (towards ALEWIFE), exit at Harvard. (Amtrak and some commuter trains stop at Back Bay, but they continue to South Station which is MUCH better for getting to Cambridge)