Stepping Stone Inn

Victorian bed & breakfast in Salem with free parking

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November 2025

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December 2025

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Salem's Stepping Stone Inn offers a welcoming retreat with free WiFi in every room. Travelers can store their luggage conveniently while enjoying coffee or tea in the comfortable lobby. The helpful concierge team provides local insights to enhance the Salem experience.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Parking included
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Tomorrow

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Traditional Double Room Single Use

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Dining table

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Cable channels

256 sq ft
Park view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

19 Washington Square North, Salem, MA, 01970

What's nearby

Salem Witch Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Peabody Essex Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Salem Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
House of the Seven Gables - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Witch House - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

Beverly Montserrat Station - 6 min drive
Salem Station - 7 min walk
Logan International Airport (BOS) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Village Tavern - ‬4 min walk
‪Cinema Salem - ‬3 min walk
‪The Olde Main Street Pub - ‬2 min walk
‪Essex N.Y. Deli & Pizza - ‬4 min walk
‪Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar - ‬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
Coffee/tea in the lobby, concierge services, and luggage storage
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

Similar properties

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

$132 nightly

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Total with taxes and fees

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 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

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

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

Property is also known as

Stepping Stone Inn Salem

Stepping Stone Inn

Stepping Stone Salem

Stepping Stone Inn Salem

Stepping Stone Inn Bed & breakfast

Stepping Stone Inn Bed & breakfast Salem

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 at Stepping Stone Inn?

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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Stepping Stone Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Oct 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Cute place clean and walkable to everything. Nice staff

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Oct 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Aug 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Sep 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Feb 19, 2016

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

Pleasant Stay in Salem

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

10/10 Excellent

Halle

Sep 8, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Jul 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Sep 23, 2022

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Jun 18, 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Sep 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Jun 22, 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Sep 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Sep 12, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Matt was very hospitable and attentive! Would definitely recommend this place to friends!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

May 27, 2023

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

Everything was perfect and beautiful.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Aug 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Jul 19, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

mcharri

Apr 18, 2022

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful hosts, lovely Inn, comfortable room and bed with private bath

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 12, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nov 19, 2019

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 29, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 18, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 4, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Perfect location. Charming B and B. Home has so much history in a town that’s History makes it an exciting place to visit.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Steve, Salt Lake City

Sep 11, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The common areas are wonderful, open and well appointed. Our room required rather steep stairs to access. It had a in suite bath which was excellent but it had taken up some of the room to have been added. A little tight but all told it has been a excellent experience.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019