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Cambridge Common House

Property class: 4
Guesthouse within walking distance of Harvard Square

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When you stay at Cambridge Common House, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Harvard University and Harvard Square. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Harvard Square Station is 5 minutes away.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Digital TV service
  • Premium bedding
  • Bathrobes
$294 nightly
The total price is $336
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

View all photos for Petite Queen

A bedroom with a large window, a bookshelf, and a bedside table with a plant.

Petite Queen

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chandelier, and a patterned wallpaper.

Queen

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Petite Queen with private Patio

A bedroom with a bed, a red chair, a small table with a book, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to an outdoor area.

Petite Queen with private Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King

A bedroom with a window, a bedside table with a lamp, a bookshelf, and a plaid-patterned wall.

King

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen ADA, Patio

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a window, and a bookshelf.

Queen ADA, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King Deluxe - Washington Suite

A bedroom with a brick-patterned ceiling, a skylight, a bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

King Deluxe - Washington Suite

  • Park view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King Deluxe Fireplace

A bedroom with a fireplace, large windows, a bed with multiple pillows, and a patterned rug.

King Deluxe Fireplace

  • Park view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King Fireplace

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a fireplace, a window with blinds, and a bookshelf.

King Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King Deluxe Fireplace

A bedroom with a fireplace, large windows, a bed with multiple pillows, and a patterned rug.

King Deluxe Fireplace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Fireplace

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a fireplace, and a patterned wallpaper.

Queen Fireplace

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
2 Garden St, Cambridge, MA, 02138

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harvard Law School - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Massachusetts Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harvard Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 22 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 23 min drive
  • Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 28 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 36 min drive
  • Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 36 min drive
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 43 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 86 min drive
  • Union Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Belmont Station - 6 min drive
  • Belmont Waverley Station - 6 min drive
  • Harvard Square Station - 5 min walk
  • Porter Square Station - 18 min walk
  • Central Square Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Russell House Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tatte - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Felipe's Taqueria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pavement Coffeehouse - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Cambridge Common House

  • When you stay at Cambridge Common House, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Harvard University and Harvard Square. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Harvard Square Station is 5 minutes away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:30 AM

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Property Registration Number C0560770491

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Cambridge Common House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Cambridge Common House?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Cambridge Common House.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Cambridge Common House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Cambridge Common House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Encore Boston Harbor (9-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Cambridge Common House and nearby?

Cambridge Common House has a garden.

What's the area around Cambridge Common House like?

Cambridge Common House is a short 5-minute walk from Harvard Square Station and 2 minutes' walk from Harvard University.

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