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Cambridge Common House

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Harvard University

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Petite Queen with private Patio
Staircase
Lobby sitting area
King Deluxe - Washington Suite
Reception

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2 Garden St, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, American Repertory Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Petite Queen

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Petite Queen with private Patio

Petite Queen with private Patio

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King

King

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen ADA, Patio

Queen ADA, Patio

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Deluxe - Washington Suite

King Deluxe - Washington Suite

  • Park view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Deluxe Fireplace

  • Park view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Fireplace

King Fireplace

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Deluxe Fireplace

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

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Queen Fireplace

Queen Fireplace

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Cambridge

West Cambridge stay.At this West Cambridge guesthouse, you'll be well placed to visit Harvard University and Harvard Square, both within a 5-minute walk. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cambridge Common - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Harvard University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harvard Law School - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • American Repertory Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harvard Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Union Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Harvard Square Station - 5 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Russell House Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Felipe's Taqueria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Burger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Capital One Café - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Cambridge Common House

4-star guest house near Harvard University
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 4-star Cambridge guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Cambridge Common House offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and designer toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number C0560770491

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cambridge Common House to the airport?

Cambridge Common House is 8.9 mi (23-min drive) away from the Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cambridge Common House?

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cambridge Common House on Jul 1, 2026 start from CA $304, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Cambridge Common House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cambridge Common House.

How close is Cambridge Common House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 12.2 mi (30-min drive) from Revere Beach.

Does Cambridge Common House offer free breakfast?

Cambridge Common House offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Cambridge Common House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Encore Boston Harbor (9-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Cambridge Common House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Cambridge Common House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Cambridge Common House have a pool?

Cambridge Common House does not have a pool.

Does Cambridge Common House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Cambridge Common House to downtown Cambridge?

Cambridge Common House is 0.6 mi away from Cambridge.

Cambridge Common House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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