The Harlem Flophouse
242 West 123rd Street Private Residence, New York City, New York, 10027, United States
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242 West 123rd Street Private Residence, New York City, New York, 10027, United States
Located in New York and within a 14-minute walk of Columbia University, The Harlem Flophouse features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 2.1 miles from Central Park, 2.6 miles from Yankee Stadium and 2.7 miles from Strawberry Fields. Carnegie Hall is 5.3 miles from the hotel and Broadway Theatre is 5.7 miles away. The hotel provides certain rooms that include garden views, and each room includes a shared bathroom and a desk. Metropolitan Museum of Art is 2.9 miles from The Harlem Flophouse, while Lincoln Center is 4.7 miles away. LaGuardia Airport is 6.2 miles from the property.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Live entertainment
  • Off-Site parking
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Non-smoking property
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The Harlem Flophouse
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Airports Show all on map »

  • LaGuardia Airport - 4.63 mi
  • Teterboro Airport - 6.42 mi
  • Port Auth Downtn Manhattan Wall St Hel - 7.99 mi
  • Newark Liberty Intl Airport - 13.93 mi
  • John F Kennedy Intl Airport - 14.72 mi
  • Essex County Airport - 16.60 mi
  • Linden - 20.25 mi
  • Westchester County Airport - 21.94 mi
  • Morristown Municipal Airport - 24.27 mi
  • Republic - 28.66 mi

Museums

  • Studio Museum In Harlem - 0.22 mi
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stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
It is a unique place - with art/furniture/fixtures to evoke a specific era. It is inviting. I also loved that Rene hosts jazz nights downstairs. We saw an incredible singer and pianist duo. It was such a treat. Well worth the ticket.
I did not dislike anything.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
It is a unique place - with art/furniture/fixtures to evoke a specific era. It is inviting. I also loved that Rene hosts jazz nights downstairs. We saw an incredible singer and pianist duo. It was such a treat. Well worth the ticket.
I did not dislike anything.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Amazing host! Beautiful place, nothing to complaint about!
I was only missing a kettle to drink a cup of tea :)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
I had an amazing stay at this beautiful, authentic Harlem townhouse. On weekends, the ground floor transforms into a cozy jazz club, which makes the experience truly unique. The rooms are spacious, spotless, and very comfortable, and the owner is extremely kind and welcoming. Honestly, I hope to come back soon and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting New York. Best value for money in the city!
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I loved the whole sultry jazz vibe: ambient music plus period woodwork, porcelain, wallpaper, and decor. It felt so much like time travel that I opened the window the first night instead of looking for the air conditioner control. The room was huge and still has all of the boarding room amenities, prompting me to imagine myself as a very comfortable long term guest back in the day.
The water temperature controls were finicky but the water pressure was awesome.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I loved the whole sultry jazz vibe: ambient music plus period woodwork, porcelain, wallpaper, and decor. It felt so much like time travel that I opened the window the first night instead of looking for the air conditioner control. The room was huge and still has all of the boarding room amenities, prompting me to imagine myself as a very comfortable long term guest back in the day.
The water temperature controls were finicky but the water pressure was awesome.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
I understand this establishment has been a hotel since 1917. Rene, the current proprietor, was gracious. The place is filled with deep connection to the neighborhood and a jazzy vibe that is soulful and real.
It seems that there are jazz concerts in the living room from time to time. Sorry I missed this! I'm coming back.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
I understand this establishment has been a hotel since 1917. Rene, the current proprietor, was gracious. The place is filled with deep connection to the neighborhood and a jazzy vibe that is soulful and real.
It seems that there are jazz concerts in the living room from time to time. Sorry I missed this! I'm coming back.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The authenticity of the property, the quiet and relaxed atmosphere, and the gorgeous time period rooms. Check in was easy and access to the property was smooth.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The authenticity of the property, the quiet and relaxed atmosphere, and the gorgeous time period rooms. Check in was easy and access to the property was smooth.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Wonderful character, and chance to experience old world Harlem. Live Jazz is very special.
Perhaps the bed and bedding, although in keeping with old styles, could have been modernised for comfort.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Wonderful character, and chance to experience old world Harlem. Live Jazz is very special.
Perhaps the bed and bedding, although in keeping with old styles, could have been modernised for comfort.
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I didn’t really like the bedsheets, they were a bit smelly but for the price I won’t complain
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I didn’t really like the bedsheets, they were a bit smelly but for the price I won’t complain
stayed in December, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in December, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in November, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Beautiful and charming hotel in Harlem, very conveniently located near the La Guardia airport bus and two subway stations. The neighborhood is safe and has multiple convenience stores, theatres and restaurants. The room is large and has storage space, and a small basin.
The room was a bit too cold to be fully comfortable and one would expect that the shared bathroom is cleaned everyday (although we were lucky we were alone for the first two days). The owner came to say hi on the second or third day (would have been nicer to see a face earlier).
stayed in November, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Beautiful and charming hotel in Harlem, very conveniently located near the La Guardia airport bus and two subway stations. The neighborhood is safe and has multiple convenience stores, theatres and restaurants. The room is large and has storage space, and a small basin.
The room was a bit too cold to be fully comfortable and one would expect that the shared bathroom is cleaned everyday (although we were lucky we were alone for the first two days). The owner came to say hi on the second or third day (would have been nicer to see a face earlier).
stayed in October, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in October, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • LaGuardia Airport - 4.63 mi
    • Teterboro Airport - 6.42 mi
    • Port Auth Downtn Manhattan Wall St Hel - 7.99 mi
    • Newark Liberty Intl Airport - 13.93 mi
    • John F Kennedy Intl Airport - 14.72 mi
    • Essex County Airport - 16.60 mi
    • Linden - 20.25 mi
    • Westchester County Airport - 21.94 mi
    • Morristown Municipal Airport - 24.27 mi
    • Republic - 28.66 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Studio Museum In Harlem - 0.22 mi

    Attractions/Entertainment

      Zoo Show all on map »
      • Unity Gardens - 0.44 mi

    Other attractions

      Theatres Show all on map »
      • Apollo Theater - 672 f
      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Hancock Park - 872 f
      • Morningside Park - 0.40 mi
      • Marcus Garvey Memorial Park - 0.47 mi
      • Onehundredthirtysecond Street Block Association Park - 0.50 mi
      • Collyer Brothers Park - 0.52 mi
      • Sheltering Arms Park - 0.53 mi
      • Saint Nicholas Park - 0.64 mi
      • Sakura Park - 0.68 mi
      • Annunciation Park - 0.71 mi
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • Manhattan Sydenham Hospital - 969 f
      • North General Hospital Paul Robeson Center - 1,038 f
      • Mount Morris Park Historic District - 0.33 mi
      • Helen B Atkinson Health Center - 0.49 mi
      • North General Hospital - 0.58 mi
      • Manhattan Saint Lukes Hospital - 0.58 mi
      • The Cathedral Church of St. John the Div - 0.70 mi
      • Cathedral Church Of St John The Divine - 0.71 mi
      Famous Streets Show all on map »
      • New 123rd Street Block Association Garden - 0.21 mi
      • Central Park North 110th Street - 0.68 mi
      • West 111th Street People's Garden - 0.72 mi
      Colleges and Universities Show all on map »
      • Bethel Gospel Assembly - 0.58 mi
      • Auburn Theological Seminary - 0.61 mi
      • Barnard College - 0.64 mi
      • 116th Street Columbia University - 0.67 mi
      • New York Theological Seminary Inc - 0.72 mi
      • The City College of New York (CUNY) - 0.75 mi
      Stadiums, Arenas, and Racetracks Show all on map »
      • Eugene McCabe Field - 0.62 mi
      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Elizabeth Langley Memorial Garden - 0.75 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Joseph Daniel Wilson Garden - 260 f
      • 125th Street IND Eighth Avenue Line - 1,027 f
      • Morningside Playground - 0.28 mi
      • Saint Nicholas Playground South - 0.28 mi
      • Roosevelt Triangle - 0.29 mi
      • A Philip Randolph Square - 0.35 mi
      • 116th Street IND Eighth Avenue Line - 0.35 mi
      • 116th Street IRT Lenox Avenue Line - 0.40 mi
      • Samuel Triangle - 0.40 mi
      • Harlem Heritage Tours - 0.47 mi
      • Lafayette Square - 0.49 mi
      • Herman Goldman Center For Sports And Recreation (historical) - 0.49 mi
      • Martin Luther King Playground - 0.54 mi
      • Courtney Callender Playground - 0.57 mi
      • Parks Council Success Garden - 0.58 mi
      • Cathedral Parkway a?? 110th Street IND Eighth Avenue Line - 0.65 mi
      • Moore Playground - 0.65 mi
      • Dorrence Brook Square - 0.71 mi
      • Howard Bennett Playground - 0.75 mi

The Harlem Flophouse

242 West 123rd Street Private Residence, New York City, New York, 10027, United States