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Tranquil House in Cambridge

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Harvard University, connected to a shopping center

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Private kitchen
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Bicycling
Front of property
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
15 Holmes Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • Harvard University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Boston University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Fenway Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Connecting Rooms

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Connecting Rooms

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Connecting Rooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cambridge

Heart of Cambridge.With a stay at this Strawberry Hill guesthouse, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Harvard University and 6 miles (10 km) of Boston University. Fenway Park and Northeastern University are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Harvard Square - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Boston University - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Fenway Park - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • TD Garden - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Belmont Station - 4 min drive
  • Porter Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deluxe Town Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Formaggio Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ma Magoo's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Donohue's Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Tranquil House in Cambridge

3-star guest house near Harvard University, connected to a shopping center
As a guest of Tranquil House in Cambridge, you'll find a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Tranquil House in Cambridge also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Cambridge guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1927
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Tranquil House in Cambridge offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Accommodations at this 3-star guesthouse have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [15 Holmes Street Cambridge MA 02138]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 45.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number C0088110491

Property is also known as

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Tranquil House in Cambridge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 147 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tremayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy access, quiet neighborhood, mass transportation easy to access, clean property and facilities, caretakers easy to get along with
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chelsea

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adrian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house was tidy but not clean. The bed and pillows were very uncomfortable. This is a room in a house that shares the bathroom and kitchen with other guests, but there was no way to lock the room. There was no room service or cleaning of any kind. I was given one towel and one washcloth for the week. I do not recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZHUOYI

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

KHANH

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 NIght in Cambridge

The house was indeed tranquil and very clean. It included parking and was relatively convenient for our planned outing in Cambridge and our trip to the airport the next morning. The room was quite small, but the shared bathroom was convenient and clean. Before arriving, we received an email from the property informing us that check-in time would be 2 pm, but when we arrived a few minutes before 4 pm, we were informed that we could not enter until 4 (ultimately we got in a few minutes after 4).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host answers questions right away. Great place to stay and if we were here longer we would have made use of the kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked Tranquity house it is just right for us the location, no issue for parking, coffee tea, oatmeal etc. We will be checking in again in the near future thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Google, Hotels.com, and a number of other sites all displayed availability here at 9:45PM. I booked a room immediately, received a confirmation email, and arrived at the property around 10:10.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Skyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spot! Thank you for the hospitality (:
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Tanya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Turkish cafe near apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Business traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Host, price, location, quiet neighborhood all pluses. Shared restroom was not a welcome surprise but manageable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquil House review

The room was very clean and comfortable, as well as the shared kitchen, living room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The little hidden Gem of Cambridge.

The place was excellent in every category. One recommendation I would make is TV in each room because nowadays it difficult for different guests to watch the same programs. Overall l love the place and every time I visit Cambridge which is going to be several times, I will stay there. Excellent. Tab.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

thien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
good ,friendly, thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021