What's Harlem like?
In Harlem, you can spend time visit the art scene, live music and entertainment venues. You'll find a selection of bars in the neighbourhood. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Hamilton Heights Historic District and Strivers’ Row. There's plenty more to see, including Apollo Theater and Harlem YMCA.
Where are the best places to stay in Harlem?
We have 210 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' favourite lodging options in Harlem:
Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel
Hotel with restaurant and bar- Free in-room Wi-Fi • Cafe • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Aloft Harlem
Boutique hotel with bar- Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Central location
How to get to Harlem
Flying to:
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Harlem
- Teterboro, NJ (TEB), 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Harlem
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Harlem
Getting to Harlem on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- 125 St. Station (Malcolm X Blvd.)
- 125 St. Station (St Nicholas Av.)
- 135 St. Station (Malcolm X Blvd)
Things to see and do in and around Harlem
What to see in Harlem
- Harlem YMCA
- Black Gay & Lesbian Archive
- Hamilton Heights Historic District
- Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
- Strivers’ Row
Things to do in Harlem
- Apollo Theater
- Dempsey Theater
- The Jazz Museum in Harlem
- Studio Museum of Harlem
- Exhibit 1A Gallery