The Farrington Inn
23 Farrington Avenue
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Why people book this hotel
“The staff were very friendly”
“The staff was great and very supportive, and comfortable room”
“The location is good and well connected to Boston and Cambridge”
“Price, staff, location”
“The staff was very supportive, and the room was also comfortable”
“The rooms are large”
“I think that it was great value for money”
“Room is clean and reception staff was friendly”
Overview
The Farrington is a guesthouse, located off of Commonwealth Avenue. The Packards Corner T metro stop is 750 metres from the property while Fenway Park is 3 km away. Rooms at the inn offer air conditioning, a flat-screen cable TV and shared bathrooms. Rooms include linens and towels, free WiFi access and luggage storage. The inn offers many restaurants and entertainment nearby on Harvard and Brighton Avenue. Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are within 3 km of the property. The New England Aquarium is 9.6 km away.
Traveller reviews
Wilmer
solo_traveller
May 9, 2026
““Not Worth the Money” Dirty and Overpriced””
They don't have Breskfast.
Jiyun
solo_traveller
April 23, 2026
The staff were very friendly
Aziz
solo_traveller
March 30, 2026
“Overall, it's a good hotel value of money.”
Room is clean and reception staff was friendly. The laggage storage service is good.
Jeremias
solo_traveller
March 28, 2026
“A great stay in a nice area in Boston and a friendly staff.”
The staff was great and very supportive, and comfortable room.
Jeremias
solo_traveller
March 28, 2026
“A great stay in a quiet area of Boston”
The staff was very supportive, and the room was also comfortable.
Sebastian
solo_traveller
March 12, 2026
“At checkout the person said: "Remember, we are not the best but we are always the cheapest!"”
The check in and check out worked very well, the staff were very responsive, polite, and helpful. The location is good and well connected to Boston and Cambridge.
Ramon
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
“Satisfactory for the price.”
Price, staff, location.
Joao Paulo
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
“It is a very good place for the money.”
The staff was really nice. The place is located in a nice, vibrant area, with lots of stuff around. The rooms are large.
FUALAL JANE
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
“Perfectly wonderful”
The quiet environment. No noise. Staff not nozy but caring and humane. They are also easily contacted ....except between 1.00 and 2.00pm. The wooden furniture is fantastic
Pratika Rizki
solo_traveller
December 31, 2025
“This is the cheapest option, make sure to lower your expectations”
The location is easy to navigate
Amber
solo_traveller
November 21, 2025
“I didn’t end up staying here the place was so bad”
Nothing
Fabio
extended_group
October 14, 2025
Great location, cool staff
aswath
couple
October 12, 2025
“Pleasant stay at reasonable rate for short period”
Privacy and warmth of owner and staff
Habib
couple
September 22, 2025
It wasn't good at all
A.T.
extended_group
September 21, 2025
Location
Jan
solo_traveller
August 23, 2025
Old house
Paddy
solo_traveller
August 8, 2025
“Hotel with character and great value for the money”
The staff were fantastic throughout. I think that it was great value for money. Close to restaurants, shops and public transportation. The washing machine and dryer were appreciated, as was the full size fridge and freezer.
Guest
family_with_children
July 30, 2025
“Satisfactory for the price.”
Price, staff, location.
Jessica
extended_group
July 28, 2025
Friendly people, aircon. Great base to explore Boston.
Guest
solo_traveller
July 25, 2025
“It is a very good place for the money.”
The staff was really nice. The place is located in a nice, vibrant area, with lots of stuff around. The rooms are large.
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Heating, Pets allowed, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Face masks for guests available
Services
Daily housekeeping, 24-hour front desk, Express check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
This air conditioned room offers a flat-screen cable TV, WiFi and a shared bathroom.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
This air conditioned room offers a flat-screen cable TV, WiFi, a kitchenette and a private bathroom.
Budget Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
This air conditioned room offers a flat-screen cable TV, WiFi and a shared bathroom.
Quad - Two Double Beds - Shared Bathroom
This air conditioned room offers a flat-screen cable TV, WiFi and a shared bathroom.
Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
This air conditioned room offers a flat-screen cable TV, WiFi and a shared bathroom.
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