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9.2 / 10 Guest Rating

Ginkgo House on Harvard

288 Harvard Street, Cambridge, us

Ginkgo House on Harvard - main view

About the Property

Charming Accommodation in the Heart of Cambridge

Convenient Location: Situated just steps away from Inman Square and close to Harvard Square, Ginkgo House on Harvard provides easy access to the city's main attractions.

Comfortable Rooms: Relax in our air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a desk for your convenience during your stay in Cambridge.

Nearby Landmarks: Explore nearby points of interest such as Harvard University, Peabody Museum, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, all within reach from our property.

Ready to experience the best of Cambridge? Book your stay at Ginkgo House on Harvard now!

Facilities & Amenities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Car hire
Non-smoking throughout
Shared kitchen
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

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Standard Double Room

The double room offers air conditioning and tumble dryer, as well as a private bathroom featuring a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.

21 sqm
Sleeps 3
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Air conditioningHair dryerRefrigeratorDeskPrivate bathroomHeating

Standard Double

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$652.38

$521.9

Includes taxes & fees
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1/5

Deluxe Queen Room

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a hairdryer. Tumble dryer, parquet floors and heating are provided in this double room. The unit offers 3 beds.

26 sqm
Sleeps 3
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerAir conditioningHair dryerRefrigeratorDeskPrivate bathroom

Deluxe Queen

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$528.29

$422.63

Includes taxes & fees
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Family Room

The family room provides air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a hairdryer. The unit offers 4 beds.

26 sqm
Sleeps 4
3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerAir conditioningHair dryerRefrigeratorDeskPrivate bathroom

Family Queen

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$858.04

$686.43

Includes taxes & fees
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Standard Apartment

The apartment offers a dressing room and parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom boasting a hairdryer. The apartment's kitchen, which has a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned apartment features a flat-screen TV, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, tumble dryer as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit has 1 bed.

51 sqm
Sleeps 5
1 Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerAir conditioningHair dryerRefrigeratorDeskMicrowave

Private Apartment

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$902.35

$721.88

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

9.2
Exceptional74 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great service from staff and frequently praise the clean and comfortable rooms.

Categories

Cleanliness9.5
Service9.7
Location9.3
Room Quality9.0
Amenities8.8
Value for Money9.2
Food and Beverage8.8
Overall Experience9.4

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Francisco
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 12, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Everything was clean and staff was very hospitable

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Deborah
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 11, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Everything was nice, clean and a good neighborhood. Easy to grab a metro and only 15-20 min from the airport. Very nice staff.

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Heather
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 5, 2025

"Ideal for stays near Harvard and MIT"

10.0

Lovely property. Clean and convenient location with an attentive staff.

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Stephanie
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 29, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

It’s been a wonderful stay! The staff is incredibly kind and helpful. Accommodations have been wonderful for many reasons- one, it’s very clean. The beds are so comfortable and it’s a charming place! It’s been an excellent experience and being walking distance to Harvard yard is just great.

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Scott
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 28, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

Nancy (runs the place) is great. Room and overall facility is very clean. Minimal amenities (shared kitchen and dining room), which is fine. I just needed/wanted a place to sleep. I've never stayed at a b&b type of facility before. I'm more used to standard hotels. Not sure how I feel about the format. No shoes required inside which I'm used to from home. I was not aware I booked a shared bathroom room. Definitely not used to that. Will need to pay more attention to that when booking next time. According to Nancy, most rooms there do have bathrooms in the room. Mine was only 1 of 2. My biggest worry was that I would lock myself out of my room when using the bathroom so carrying the key with me at all times took some getting used to. About an 8 minute walk from the nearest T station. 2 blocks from a Whole Foods which was nice. About a 10 minute slow run to the river. No gym in the facility but found out later that there is a YMCA about a 5 minute walk away which you can use via a day pass for $20 or so. Quiet hours from 10pm to 8am. Feels very much like staying at a friend's house who likes things quiet.

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David
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 3, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Historic house...

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Xiaoqin
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 3, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

rhhh

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Chokchai
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 26, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Love the atmosphere and the Japanese tradition to keep the place quiet and clean,

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MichaeldeDE
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 24, 2025

"Perfekt um ein paar Tage in Cambridge/Harvard zu verbringen"

9.0

Sehr gut und ruhig gelegen. Alles super sauber und eine sehr herzliche Gasgeberin.

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Toni
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 19, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

What a gem! Gingko House was the perfect place to stay for 4 nights. Close to transportation and easy to get into the city and to Harvard square. The hotel was spotless and the staff kind and accommodating and went above and beyond to keep us comfortable. It was a very hot week while we were there and Nancy would offer to switch on the ac in the room before we got back so it would be cool when we arrived. The beds were comfortable and the shared amenities were just what we needed. Would highly recommend and hope to be back in the future. Thanks to all the staff.

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