Directions to Melville House Inn

Welcome to Melville House

In the 1860's Herman Melville often visited New Bedford, Massachusetts and enjoyed the comforts of his sister's home. Now his experience can be yours.

The Melville House stands on an historic street lined with stately federal and Victorian mansions built by 19th century sea captains. This restored 1855 Italian Empire house, originally built as a wedding gift by a wealthy sea merchant for his daughter, was once owned by Herman Melville's sister, Katherine and her husband, engineer and poet John Hoadley, who had become close to Melville. Read more...

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Directions to Melville House Inn

Melville House B&B
100 Madison Street
New Bedford, Ma 02740-4940
1-508-990-1566

From Interstate 195 - take Route 140 south. Go straight at first set of lights, Buttonwood park and Zoo will be on your left. At next set of lights take left onto Hawthorn Street and follow it to the end (1.2 miles). Turn Left onto County Street and then take first left onto Madison Street. The Melville House is the last House on the Left.

From New Bedford's historic district - Take Union Street to the top of the hill and go left on County Street. Take third right onto Madison Street. The Melville House is the last house on the left.

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