Stepping Stone Inn

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Located close to Salem Witch Museum and Peabody Essex Museum, Stepping Stone Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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9.4 out of 10
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  • Park view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Salem, a neighborhood in Salem, Stepping Stone Inn is near a metro station and by the ocean. Salem Witch Museum and Peabody Essex Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include House of the Seven Gables and Witch House. Salem Museum and Endicott College are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Salem travel guide
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19 Washington Square North, Salem, MA, 01970

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a large arched window and a sign reading "Salem Witch Museum".
    Salem Witch Museum
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A Salem Witch Museum with a Gothic arch, surrounded by trees and street lamps.
    Salem Common
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Peabody Essex Museum with a 'Patrick Kelly Runway Love' poster.
    Peabody Essex Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A stone with engraved names and dates.
    Salem Witch Trials Memorial
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The exterior of the Salem Witch Museum, featuring Gothic architecture with pointed arches and a large stained glass window.
    Salem Museum
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Beverly Montserrat Station
    6 min drive
  • Salem Station
    7 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cinema Salem
    3 min walk
  • Village Tavern
    4 min walk
  • Rockafellas
    7 min walk
  • O'Neill's Irish Pub
    7 min walk
  • Dire Wolf Tavern
    6 min walk

About this property

Stepping Stone Inn

  • Bed & breakfast near Salem Witch Museum
  • Located close to Peabody Essex Museum and Salem Museum, Stepping Stone Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self parking
    • Concierge services, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
    • Smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Stepping Stone Inn have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1846
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 25.00 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 25.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Tax ID - C0004702580
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Frequently asked questions

Is Stepping Stone Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this bed & breakfast allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 25.00 per night and a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Stepping Stone Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Stepping Stone Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Stepping Stone Inn located?

Located in Downtown Salem, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Salem Witch Museum and Peabody Essex Museum. Salem Museum and Witch House are also within 10 minutes. Salem Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Stepping Stone Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Was great staying at the Stepping Stone, great place, super convenient and amazing staff. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent inn with a PERFECT location to hit all the iconic spots on Salem! The Inn has so much character and Matt and Kelly are lovely! They gave us amazing recommendations on tours, food, and helped us have an amazing trip! 10/10 recommend choosing this gorgeous stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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We LOVED the Stepping Stone Inn. Super walk-to-all location, wonderfully decorated, and innkeepers Matt, Kelly, and Bobby are genuinely delightful. (So was Clifford the cat!). They had tremendous recommendations for sites to see and terrific dining establishments. Felt like family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A Beautiful Salem Stay

We cannot thank Stepping Stone Inn enough for their hospitality during our stay in Salem! It's a beautiful, central location that is in easy walking distance to everything. The home is so cozy and welcoming, the house cats are cuddly, and Matt's coffee truly gets you ready for the day. Don't think hesitate - stay here on your visit to Salem because you won't regret it! Thank you again, Matt & Kelly!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolute Best Location in Salem. Everything about this B&B was great. Super friendly and beautiful place. Although we were told the place was full we didn’t hear a sound from others. It was a few minutes from the City witch mall and the pedestrian shopping. Also within the same distance to the trolley stop (which I highly recommend). If you’re looking for a great experience then stay here.
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Cozy historic bed and breakfast

This historic house is nestled directly next to the Salem Witch Museum and within walking distance of all the must-see tourist sites. The house is rich with history and the owners were lovely. They offered a low key breakfast in the mornings with deliciously brewed coffee. They also have two adorable resident cats who had fun interacting with the guests. The added perk was the property’s two adjacent parking spots located next to the home on the dead-end side street, otherwise a complimentary parking pass was provided to store your vehicle less than a block away in the public garage. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Run by the kindest people (and friendliest cats!) in all of Salem, and could not possibly be more centrally located! You can walk everywhere from here, and you have a front row seat to any events in the square - it's literally right across the street. Parking in Salem is at a premium, and we are driving a crew cab truck to make it even worse, but Matt went WELL above and beyond to make sure we got a great spot. Do note - it's a lovely old house, but like most old houses, it does have steps, and they are steep. Easily navigable, but being able to go up and down steps is a must. We really really enjoyed our hosts and our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The Inn was a wonderful place to stay. Matt was very welcoming and had great suggestions. It was in a great location, walkable to everything Salem has to offer. I loved how detailed the rooms were and the overall coziness feeling of the Inn. If ever visiting, I highly recommend. The cats were a delightful touch as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Matt and Kelly did much more than maintain a clean and comfortable space. They made excellent recommendations about local attractions and advised us on transportation procedures. If we return to Salem, The Stepping Stone Inn will be our first choice for accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The proprietor was extremely helpful in giving excellent suggestions of places to visit, not just in the town, but the surrounding area as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was lovely. Great owners. Be aware that Salem does not allow for inns to cook full breakfasts for guests. If you are allergic to or sensitive to cats, be aware that the owners have several cats.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Pleasant Stay in Salem

Very enjoyable and felt very welcome by the owners. I would definitely stay again if visiting Salem.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Cute place clean and walkable to everything. Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Matt was very hospitable and attentive! Would definitely recommend this place to friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great accommodation, and Matt was incredibly helpful in planning our visit to Salem. We were in the uppermost two rooms, so the bathroom was a bit small, but otherwise it was a perfect place to stay the night during our visit. Appreciate Matt's availability and information resources!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was perfect and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The hospitality of Matt was amazing. The moment we walked into his beautiful establishment we knew that we made the best choice. When we visit Salem again we will stay no where else. Thank you Matt for the unforgetable experiance
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay at the Stepping Stone. Matt was very helpful pointing things out locally, and their ‘butler’/cat Clifford was a cutie who welcomed us into our room. Close to everything in downtown Salem & right next to the Witch Museum & the town common. Highly recommended. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great night in Salem. I wish we could have stayed longer. Hoping to come back again someday. The cats were an added bonus. ❤️🐈‍⬛
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Matt and Kelly were so welcoming and helpful. We felt like this was our home away from home! They even provided a free voucher to one of the local cafe's since due to covid, they were not making breakfast. The café food was amazing and Matt's coffee was even better. But the best part though out of this whole stay were the cats Blakey and Sonny! Best butlers around town!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful hosts, lovely Inn, comfortable room and bed with private bath
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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It's a wonderfull place. The staff are very nice. And the best of the best: You can go everywhere!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing property run by a lovely family! Very helpful, went above and beyond, home brewed coffee was the best
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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The home was unique and very cozy. Close to everything going on around Salem. The owners are very knowledgeable about the history of Salem and other attractions in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Matt and Kelly were the perfect hosts! They accommodated our early check-in without issue, and were so welcoming to their beautiful inn. They provided us keys to both our room and the home so we could come and go as we please, and provided us with tons of recommendations for dinner, entertainment and general things to do around the city! Could not recommend the Stepping Stone Inn more and we will definitely be returning for another stay next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019