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About the Hotel

288 Harvard St, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, MA 02139

Rooms & Amenities

Ginkgo House on Harvard offers air-conditioned rooms with private entrances in Cambridge's Central Square district. Rooms include a tea/coffee maker, flat-screen TV, and parquet floors. Some feature kitchenettes with microwaves. The studio has a private bathroom, refrigerator, and a futon. Family rooms accommodate up to four guests.

Dining & Breakfast

A shared kitchen is available for guest use. Breakfast includes sweet and savory options, served in the dining area or as grab-and-go. Nearby eateries include Tony's Pizza and The Coffee Bean, both within walking distance.

Leisure & Recreation

The property has a garden and a plunge pool. Guests can access Blue Bike stations one block away for rides along the Charles River. Harvard Stadium and the Head of the Charles Regatta are nearby.

Location & Transport

The inn is 500 meters from Cambridge city center and 0.5 km from Central Square. Harvard University is a 9-minute walk, and Logan Airport is 10 km away. The nearest subway station is a 7-minute walk. Limited free parking is available with advance reservation.

Services & Accessibility

High-speed Wi-Fi is provided throughout. Adjustable standing desks are available in select rooms. The property has an ADA-optimized sitemap for easy navigation. Push notifications for mobile app users can be disabled in device settings.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Single Room

2 persons

18 m²

1 Single bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Standard Double Room

2 persons

21 m²

2 Double beds

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Air conditioning

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Family Room

2 persons

26 m²

3 Single beds

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Air conditioning

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Standard Queen Room

2 persons

21 m²

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Cambridge600 m

Airports

Logan (BOS) 9.7 km

Worcester Regional (ORH) 74.2 km

Train

Yawkey 2.6 km

Back Bay 3.5 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Internet

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen
Dryer

Services

Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Air conditioning
Dressing area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Self-catering

Shared kitchen
Dryer

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

288 Harvard St, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, MA 02139

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288 Harvard St, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, MA 02139

City landmarks

Stadium

Fenway Park

2.6 km

Museum

Harvard Art Museums

1.2 km

Square

Harvard Square

1.3 km

University

Harvard University

1.2 km

Museum

Harvard Museum of Natural History

1.7 km

Museum

MIT Museum

1.2 km

Museum

Museum of Fine Arts

3.4 km

Park

Boston Public Garden

3.3 km

Museum

Museum of Science

2.8 km

University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

1.7 km

Museum

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

1.6 km

Landmark

Central Square

620 m

Landmark

Inman Square

720 m

Art object

John Harvard Statue

1.3 km

Landmark

The Alchemist

1.4 km

Landmark

Agganis Arena At Boston University

2.2 km

Library

Cambridge Public Library

710 m

Landmark

Memorial Hall

1.3 km

Library

Boston Public Library

3.1 km

Landmark

Busch Reisinger Museum

1.2 km

Landmark

Out Of Town News

1.3 km

Square

Brattle Square

1.3 km

Church

Parish of Saint Paul

910 m

Landmark

Ray and Maria Stata Center

1.7 km

Historic Site

Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site

2.0 km

Market

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

4.3 km

Park

John F. Kennedy Park

1.8 km

Stadium

Harvard Stadium

2.4 km

Nearby

Gallery

Out of the Blue Art Gallery

370 m

Store

Whole Foods Market

380 m

Restaurants

Barismo

480 m

364 Broadway

Mass Ave Diner

460 m

906 Massachusetts Avenue

Aleppo Palace

640 m

25 Central Square

Dado Tea

610 m

955 Massachusetts Ave

H Mart

730 m

581 Massachusetts Ave

Caffe Nero

720 m

589 Massachusetts Ave

Punjabi Dhaba Restaurant

530 m

225 Hampshire St

1369 Coffee House

500 m

1369 Cambridge Street

The Phoenix Landing

850 m

512 Massachusetts Avenue

Toscanini's Ice Cream

1.0 km

899 Main St

Clover

880 m

496 Massachusetts Ave Central Square

Brookline Lunch

910 m

9 Brookline Street

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GINKGO HOUSE ON HARVARD, Cambridge – A Smart Stay in the City

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining & Breakfast

Leisure & Recreation

Location & Transport

Services & Accessibility

Choose the Room

Check Dates & Room Rates

Getting around

Amenities

General

Guest Parking

Services

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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