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Davis Square Inn

Property class: 3
3-star guest house near Harvard University

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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204 Morrison Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02144
  • Place, Somerville Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tufts University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Elite Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Elite Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Grand Quadruple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Triple Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Luxury Triple Room

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a vase, and books.

Luxury Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Somerville

Ball Square stay.Your stay at this Ball Square guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Harvard University and Harvard Square. Also, Tufts University is within half a mile (1 km) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology is within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Somerville Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tufts University - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Harvard Law School - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Harvard University - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History - 5 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Davis Station - 3 min walk
  • Ball Square Station - 18 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Diesel Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Flatbread Company at Sacco's Bowl Haven - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dave's Fresh Pasta - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Five Horses Tavern - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Davis Square Inn

3-star guest house near Harvard University
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Davis Square Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Somerville guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1873
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Davis Square Inn offers 6 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless 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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
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
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. This property accepts Visa, 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

Davis Square Inn Guesthouse
Davis Square Inn Somerville
Davis Square Inn Guesthouse Somerville

Frequently asked questions

How close is Davis Square Inn to the airport?

Davis Square Inn is 9.5 mi (26-min drive) away from the Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Davis Square Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Davis Square Inn.

How close is Davis Square Inn to the beach?

This guesthouse is 8 mi (27-min drive) from Revere Beach.

Does Davis Square Inn offer free breakfast?

Davis Square Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Davis Square Inn?

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

What time is check-in at Davis Square Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Davis Square Inn?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Davis Square Inn have a pool?

Davis Square Inn does not have a pool.

Does Davis Square Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Davis Square Inn to downtown Somerville?

Davis Square Inn is 1.2 mi away from Somerville.

Davis Square Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to the metro station. Cute neighborhood and place. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very cozy, and the breakfast is nice!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved staying here. It was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bed & breakfast, located very near the T (subway).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Kids had to sleep on dirty, regular sofa which had not been prepared
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, lovely room, other guests were lovely, nice host. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The inn is very charming, but my room was right off the kitchen and the morning noise was pretty bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful well kept victorian that was comfortable and fulfilled all our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Weekend at a terrific B&B

Our stay was wonderful! Check in was so efficient, the room was beautiful and comfortable, Linde was so welcoming and helpful, breakfast was great, and chatting with Linde and the other guests was interesting and fun. We will definitely be back should we go to Boston again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming B&B - everything about it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great local bed and breakfast with walkable acce

A great local bed and breakfast with walkable access to local universities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location and fantastic home with great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay

Amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was pleasant, clean, thoughtfully renovated and safe and quiet. Would like a full cooked breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a well priced option near Cambridge and walking distance to Davis Square. We stayed here for a few nights to visit friends and had a very comfortable experience. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the ease of check in and the ability to walk to restaurants. It was on a quiet street and super clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay. We chose Davis Square Inn for the very close subway stop and were happy to find a lot of dining options in easy walking distance. Check in was easy and breakfast food were fresh and tasty. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, reasonable price for being close to Downtown Boston and easy to access transportation. Clean room and shared bathroom, 24/7 air conditioned. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely inn, room was well organized and had all conveniences, very clean, beautiful garden with outdoor seating available
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
accessible, clean establishment
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly lovely B&B. Very newly refurbished. Very nice in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very well run bed-and-breakfast in the heart of Medford. Walkable to many places and the T is a short walk or Uber right away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, close to Davis Square and Tufts which was our reason for visiting. Short walk to the T to get into downtown Boston and many fine restaurants nearby. House was in great shape and there was a pleasant sitting room which even had a cat to pet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bathroom in our room and great walkable location to Davis Square. Yummy homemade muffins and banana bread too!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023