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Morrison House

Property class: 3
3-star B&B near Harvard University

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A wooden staircase leading to a deck, surrounded by a garden with a large potted plant.
A red wooden shed with a window and door, surrounded by a garden with various plants and flowers.
A view from a window overlooking a residential area with a tree, a street, and a fence.
A hotel room with two single beds, a small table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a radiator.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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221 Morrison Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02144
  • Place, Somerville Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tufts University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a dresser, a television, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There are two windows with curtains, a lamp on the desk, and a painting on the wall.

Comfort Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Room, Shared Bathroom

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Economy Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with a chair. There is a door and a window with curtains.

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Murphy Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Elite Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and two windows with curtains.

Elite Double Room

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

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About the area

Somerville

Ball Square stay.Your stay at this Ball Square B&B places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Harvard University and Harvard Square. Also, Tufts University is within half a mile (1 km) and Harvard Museum of Natural History is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Somerville Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tufts University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Powder House Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Harvard University - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History - 6 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Davis Station - 3 min walk
  • Ball Square Station - 17 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Diesel Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dave's Fresh Pasta - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lyndell's Bakery - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Morrison House

3-star B&B near Harvard University
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Morrison House also features a library, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Somerville bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1873
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Morrison House offers 6 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and hair dryers. This Somerville bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Morrison House Somerville
Morrison House Bed & breakfast
Morrison House Bed & breakfast Somerville

Frequently asked questions

How close is Morrison House to the airport?

Morrison House is 9.5 mi (25-min drive) away from the Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Morrison House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Morrison House.

How close is Morrison House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 8 mi (27-min drive) from Revere Beach and 8.8 mi (29-min drive) from Carson Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Morrison House offer free breakfast?

Morrison House offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Morrison House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Encore Boston Harbor (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Morrison House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Morrison House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Morrison House have a pool?

Morrison House does not have a pool.

Does Morrison House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Morrison House to downtown Somerville?

Morrison House is 1.3 mi away from Somerville.

Morrison House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Morrison House! The property is conveniently located, breakfast was delicious, and Lydia was a delightful host cat. We are looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fresh with very good fruit. French presses for coffee was really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a pleasant surprise on how quaint & clean & friendly & easy this place is to stay at. The owners are so accommodating and everything you can imagine you may need is there! Great breakfasts too. Will definitely come back to stay again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Breakfast was exactly the same both days. It was fine but a little variety would be appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay, very cozy, very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing people and a great Location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shuo-Wang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay at Morrison House. Central location, cute house, clean and large room with smart folding bed solutions. Excellent self-service breakfast. The perfect relaxed yet elegant B&B. Absolutely fantastic service. We arrived more than 24 hours late due to weather delays. They shifted our reservation by one day at no extra cost. Highly recommend. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy, quiet property near lots of things to do and see. Our room was very comfortable and the hosts have anticipated almost everything we would need. Highly recommend.
Street view
Sitting room
Self serve breakfast area
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Morrison House was a lovely place to stay, super convenient to Davis Square and the T. The cat was adorable too!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

xue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really enjoyed my stay at Morrison house. The room was clean, lovely and quiet. And the owner was very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in after hours was easy. Room was spacious. Breakfast was healthy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay, and you can't beat the proximity to Davis Square. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay at Morrison House. The location is excellent, with lots of restaurants and a subway station nearby. Very quiet street.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feel like a home and not a hotel!! Great location for getting food from Davis.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dpinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A homely, beautiful, warm, clean and very comfortable place to stay. Ask for a parking pass. Overall an awesome place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great find, very cozy, but not chintzy at all. Rooms comfortable, very quiet neighborhood, parking available, very close to the T, nice walkable, downtown, easy to get to, nice breakfast, helpful but unintrusive hosts, and an adorable cat!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Easy to get to city centre and delicious breskfast

It was a great place to stay but disappointed with the welcome and the “housekeeping” which only entailed emptying the bins.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Quiet, convenient

Great, quiet experience. Loved the housecat (who is not allowed in rooms due to allergy concerns). Really liked Davis Square nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place; very clean. I liked the French press coffee set up in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spacious home. The bed was very comfortable and parking was easy. The home has an old fashioned feel to it. Cat was cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay at Morrison House in the last six months. What a great place, the hosts are very nice, the location super convenient and the accommodations were very comfortable. I’ll be going back.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Assia

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

Wonderful stay

I stayed a couple of days at the Davies inn and then moved to the Morrison . It was a wonderful stay . The area is peaceful and a block away from the T that will bring you in central in less than 30 min. The place is very calm and has a homy feel . I had breakfast everyday with perfect strangers and had the most pleasant conversations that I will remember . If I ever come back to Boston I will stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024