Harlem Travel Guide
New York
Popular places to visit
Apollo Theater
You can enjoy a show at Apollo Theater during your stay in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
You can find out about the history of New York with a visit to Hamilton Grange National Memorial. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Times Square
You can learn more about the history of New York when you visit a top site such as Times Square. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Central Park
Central Park is just one of the places to see in New York, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Madison Square Garden
Catch an event at Madison Square Garden during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Statue of Liberty
Find out about the history of Statue of Liberty, a well-known monument in New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Harlem
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Absolutely loved my stay here, my husband and I just got back home from our trip and loved this hotel. The hotel location is perfect for easy transportation since it is inside grand central, it was so nice walking from our room out the lobby and directly into grand central to get on the subway without ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Empire Hotel
"Rooms were super run down. Drinks were watery and expensive. Would never go again."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Our room was cleaned daily. Rooms are very basic and the television didn’t work. When asked the staff said there’s a lot of them that don’t work and they don’t know why. The lifts for the lower levels (2-20) are HORRENDOUS! The systems kept getting overridden and usually only 1 lift worked with queues ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Fantastic location. Very small beds, like child size. Definitely upgrade. Vape detectors in room as well. That’s on me I guess, but got a $500 fine… sooo as much as I paid to stay there basically! Water vapor does NOT compare to actual smoke but I get it. Rules are rules."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Pod Times Square
"Clean, quiet, safe. Lovely staff. Housekeeping excellent. Central, right at 9th ave so tons of food options, especially going north. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
"The property is beautiful and the staff were extremely accommodating and friendly. The walls are thin, however, so be aware you will likely hear your neighbor!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Harlem
Upper West Side
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Upper West Side. Check out top attractions like Children's Museum of Manhattan and Beacon Theater, and jump on the metro at 86 St. Station (Broadway) or 79 St. Station to see more of the city.
Manhattan
Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Rockefeller Center and Times Square 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.
Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Metropolitan Museum of Art or Cleopatra's Needle, 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.).
Upper East Side
Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. Top attractions like 5th Avenue and Frick Collection 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.
Midtown East
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Hell's Kitchen
Known for its soaring skyscrapers, popular shops and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Hell's Kitchen. Top attractions like Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Restaurant Row are major draws. Catch the metro at 50 St. Station (8th Av.) or 42 St. - Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to see more of the city.
