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

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P11,930 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P11,930
P16,510 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
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Hyatt Grand Central New York
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 P7,649 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P7,649
P11,711 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
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5.6/10 (4,376 reviews)
"Renovated room, comfortable bed, helpful staff."

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
4 out of 5
811 7th Ave, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P11,360 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P11,360
P15,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
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7.6/10 Good! (3,427 reviews)
"Right in the middle of Times Square. Very convenient. Subway station right beside the hotel entrance."

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2025

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel
4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St, New York, NY
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The price is P8,106 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P8,106
P10,808 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
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7.6/10 Good! (5,327 reviews)
"A nice experience, close to lincoln center, Central Park, subways, restaurants. A perfect spot without the hustle and bustle."

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Empire Hotel
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
4 out of 5
145 W 44th St, New York, NY
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The price is P9,247 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P9,247
P12,777 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
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7.4/10 Good! (5,123 reviews)
"Great area nice staff but the room is a bit outdated. Bathroom especially. But overall a great stay. Location is perfect. Staff is courteous and friendly. But the room is just meh."

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square West
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square West
4 out of 5
350 W 40th St, New York, NY
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The price is P7,763 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P7,763
P9,108 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
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DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square West
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Other neighbourhoods around Harlem

Upper West Side which includes a city and street scenes

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 New York Historical Society, 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 which includes heritage architecture, street scenes and a city

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
Central Park showing skyline, a garden and a city

Uptown

While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Belvedere Castle or Upper Fifth Avenue, 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
Upper East Side featuring street scenes

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

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 a city, signage and a high rise building

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