Harlem

New York

Apollo Theater showing signage
Apollo Theater featuring signage and heritage elements
Harlem
Apollo Theater which includes heritage elements, theater scenes and interior views
Apollo Theater which includes interior views, theater scenes and heritage elements

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.


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Top hotels in Harlem

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is P9,580 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P9,580
P13,498 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,066 reviews)
"Check in was a 40 minute line so prepare. The front desk man made a comment like I was gonna sneak in a tribe. Just my wife and my daughter on the trip. The beds say they are double but me and my wife were hanging on for dear life. The hotel is awesome location wise subway is as soon as you step ..."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
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 P9,580 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P9,580
P13,827 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,868 reviews)
"Being adjacent to Grand Central Station."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P21,116 per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
P21,116
P24,432 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,189 reviews)
"Bed comfort"

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Hotel St. James
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
The price is P7,400 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P7,400
P11,326 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,699 reviews)

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

4 out of 5
215 Chrystie St, New York, NY
The price is P10,785 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P10,785
P15,539 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 6 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,943 reviews)
"Room is a dream. I asked ahead of time for my "queen great view" to face downtown. Lobby people were friendly helping me get checked in early and got me a room with a clear view of the one world trade center. Location was #1 for me. Area is super convenient being between downtown and midtown. All ..."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Arlo Midtown

Arlo Midtown

4 out of 5
351 West 38th Street, New York, NY
The price is P7,276 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P7,276
P10,585 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,703 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Arlo Midtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Harlem

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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 Lincoln Center and Children's Museum of Manhattan, and jump on the metro at 86 St. Station (Broadway) or 79 St. Station to see more of the city.

Upper West Side
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Manhattan

4/5(9 area reviews)

Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Rockefeller Center are a few top attractions in Manhattan. Hop around the city on the metro at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 86 St. Station (Central Park West) and check out the area's fascinating museums, important monuments, and soaring skyscrapers.

Manhattan
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Uptown

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

Uptown
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Upper East Side

Known for its fascinating museums and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. You can visit top attractions like 5th Avenue and Upper Fifth Avenue, and jump on the metro at 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.) or 72nd Street Station to see more of the city.

Upper East Side
Frick Collection which includes art, interior views and heritage elements

Lenox Hill

While you're in Lenox Hill, take in top sights like 5th Avenue or Park Avenue Armory, and hop on the metro to see more the city at 72nd Street Station or 68 St. - Hunter College Station.

Lenox Hill
New York featuring city views, a skyscraper and street scenes

Central Park South

While you're in Central Park South, take in top sights like Rockefeller Center or Broadway, and hop on the metro to see more the city at 57 St. - 7 Av Station or 57 St. Station.

Central Park South

Harlem