Harlem Travel Guide

New York
Apollo Theater
Known for its African-American culture, this lively northern district has impressive architecture, fascinating museums, storied music venues and much more.

Harlem shares its name with a Dutch city, but is best known for the African-American heritage that continues in great style today. Largely farmland until the 19th century, Harlem became a fashionable residential district filled with elegant townhouses. In the interwar period, Harlem initiated the great creative movement known as the Harlem Renaissance. On a visit to Harlem, delve into its varied artistic past and present with a tour through the bustling streets and illustrious cultural institutions.

Stop at the Langston Hughes House to see the row house where Hughes, a prominent Harlem Renaissance poet, spent his last 20 years. Visit the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, named for the influential scholar and activist Arturo Alfonso Schomburg. His materials on the experiences of people of African descent worldwide has grown into a top-rate research facility holding millions of items. Check in advance for exhibit schedules or to book a guided tour.

Attend a concert at iconic Apollo Theater, a Harlem landmark that has nurtured and celebrated American music for over a century. In the 1930s, the Apollo was one of few venues that welcomed African-American performers and guests. Watch a performance of music, theater or dance and admire the elegant space that was graced by legends from James Brown to Aretha Franklin. The nearby National Jazz Museum in Harlem boasts a vast collection of books and records and hosts educational series such as Jazz for Curious Listeners jam sessions.

Encounter a different era of American history at the Hamilton Grange National Memorial, the country home that Alexander Hamilton had built in Upper Manhattan. Exhibits inside illuminate the fascinating life of this founding father, subject of the hit musical Hamilton.

Harlem is located in northern Manhattan, roughly between Central Park North and 155th Streets. Travel by subway to 125th Street, the heart of the area, or use an uptown bus. Navigate Central Harlem on foot or using city buses. After sightseeing, take a break and experience Harlem’s dynamic restaurant and bar scene.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Harlem

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹10,771 per night from 27 May to 28 May
₹10,771
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
5.4/10 (4,258 reviews)
"The cushions in one of the sofas in the room was ripped totally exposing the foam cushion and pinned with one safety pin."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹14,504 per night from 27 May to 28 May
₹14,504
per night
27 May - 28 May
Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (4,371 reviews)
"The hotel is amazing! Very clean, staff is super nice, gym is incredible. The location is the only thing that is not the best but this is my personal opinion. You have a metro right in front so makes things easier."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
Paramount Times Square
Paramount Times Square
4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street, New York, NY
The price is ₹12,441 per night from 12 May to 13 May
₹12,441
per night
12 May - 13 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
7/10 Good! (2,254 reviews)
"Small rooms in New York as we expected. Bathroom sink and toilet paper holder were awkwardly placed. Bathroom plug didn’t work along with the ice machine on our floor. It was adequate for what we needed"

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Paramount Times Square
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is ₹14,834 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹14,834
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
7.8/10 Good! (3,351 reviews)
"Location was great for walking or if you're taking the subway. The staff were very nice and helpful. Our room had issues with our bathroom and closet doors which we got help with and I think there may have been a bit of mildew on the bathroom ceiling. The stay overall was good and the hotel otherwise ..."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Park Central Hotel New York
Park Central Hotel New York
4 out of 5
870 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is ₹14,955 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹14,955
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
7.6/10 Good! (2,814 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Park Central Hotel New York
Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1605 Broadway, New York, NY
The price is ₹14,111 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹14,111
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (1,845 reviews)
"We had a good experience"

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Harlem

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Upper West Side

4.5/5(90 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Upper West Side. Check out top attractions like Central Park and Lincoln Center, and jump on the metro at 86 St. Station (Broadway) or 79 St. Station to see more of the city.

Upper West Side
Wall Street - Financial District showing a city, heritage architecture and an administrative building

Manhattan

4.5/5(1,983 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Central Park and Manhattan Cruise Terminal are major draws. Catch the metro at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 86 St. Station (Central Park West) to see more of the city.

Manhattan
Central Park which includes a high-rise building, a garden and skyline

Uptown

5/5(2 area reviews)

While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Central Park or Metropolitan Museum of Art, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.).

Uptown
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Upper East Side

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. Top attractions like Central Park and 5th Avenue are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.) or 72nd Street Station to see more of the city.

Upper East Side
New York showing signage, street scenes and cbd

Central Park South

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Central Park South, check out sights like Rockefeller Center or Broadway and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 57 St. - 7 Av Station or 57 St. Station.

Central Park South
Grand Central Terminal

Midtown East

4.5/5(577 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Midtown East


Harlem Travel Guide