71 Reviews of Property 173458 in Harlem, New York

We really loved our stay here and couldn't recommend it more highly. We received such a warm welcome from Edith and nothing was too much trouble for her. The apartment was really comfortable, clean, welcoming and homely. Edith and Norma have put so much thought and effort into the lovely decor in the apartment, and we really appreciated the extra 'touches' such as the toiletries, bathrobes, beer, muffins and bagels which made us feel so welcome. After a busy day in downtown New York, Sankofa was an oasis of calm and a very relaxing home to come back to. Staying in Harlem also added to our enjoyment. It was another experience to add to that of downtown New York. We ate at some really good restaurants in Harlem and loved the relaxed and friendly atmosphere in the area. We felt safe at all times. We found the bus and subway very convenient for travelling around especially with the metro card. We will be recommending Edith and Norma's home to all our family and friends and would love to go back one day!

This was our fourth visit to NY and our first stay at Sankofa. We stayed for 9 days and it was like having our own apartment in New York. The apartment is spotless with beautiful decor. It has everything you need for your stay. It is a home away from home. Edith and Norma are great hostesses and make you feel welcome and at ease. They informed us of how to use the transit and suggested some great restaurants to have great meals. One of them being the newly opened Red Rooster which serves Awesome food.Shopping in Harlem is great and getting around is easy. If you encounter a problem such as your car not starting they are more than willing to help. We highly recommend this apartment. We will come back to Sakofa. It is Fabulous,,just Fabulous!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our 6 night stay at Sankofa Guest Apartment. The location was great as it only took 5 minutes to reach the subway or bus with the shops also close by. The apartment was beautifully decorated and it was so cosy when we arrived back after a full day of sight seeing, to enjoy the atmosphere. Edith and Norma are such lovely people and so helpful. We couldn't believe the gorgeous fluffy towels and slippers and dressing gowns for our use. The apartment was exceptionally clean and well maintained and we certainly enjoyed the bottle of wine and chocolates on our arrival (not to mention the sumptuous muffins!). We would certainly recommend it to family and family and have actually done so

This apartment was fantastic! Spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished and decorated. Very comfortable bed and quality linen and towels. Everything is just as it is described (only better!). Norma and Edith, the owners are delightful, welcoming and helpful, but not intrusive. We (couple in our 50s) were there at the end of May/beginning of June 2011 when the weather was becoming hot (90 deg F a couple of days and humid) but the A/C took care of that and we found the apartment a real oasis after seeing the sights of Manhattan each day. The kitchen is fully set up, a couple of good supermarkets a few blocks away. There is a full size washing machine and dryer. The free Wi-Fi (bring your own laptop) was a real bonus, great for skyping. Don't let the location put you off, we found Harlem to be very safe and used the subway and buses all the time. The street the apartment is in is a heritage area, with lovely brownstones, flower boxes, trees. It's a short walk to the subway and day and night we had no problems. To and from JFK airport we took the train and subway to get to the apartment...apart from a few stairs in some of the subway stations which makes it a bit difficult with suitcases it was fine. We stayed 8 nights and could have stayed a month! We couldn't recommend this apartment more highly.

We stayed at Sankofa for 30 days in March/April - our second stay. The apartment was spotlessly presented again with the same brilliant welcoming smiles from Edith and Norma. Provisioning in the kitchen was very considerate of our long flight from Australia. A dreamy bed was very much appreciated. Our aim was to see as much of Manhattan as we could using public transport. Buses were our choice this time and we became "frequent flyers" on the nos 2, 7 and 10 buses visiting many museums, galleries and restaurants enroute. Subway was handy for quick trips downtown but we found both methods safe, timely and reliable. Harlem people are the most smilingly friendly in NYC! Nearby supermarkets were good quality but we used Whole Foods at Columbus Circle most frequently. Sankofa became our retreat home during our previous stay in 2010 and a "feet-up" day or two was very enjoyable this trip too. Decor choices and kitchen equipment promote a totally relaxed atmosphere. We didn't use aircon much but it was very effective. Free wifi was very welcome helping us to stay in touch with friends - in NYC and beyond. Our next stay will also be a month or more. Hopefully very soon!

I agree with every previous review written by Sankofa guests. It is truly a home away from home, so cozy, comfortable and well equipped. And Harlems "hip factor" is obvious ! Just look at all the exciting bars and restaurants that pops up ! Within walking distance from Sankofa you can find a variety of kitchens ; american, caribbian, french or whatever you prefer.
To get around Manhattan is very easy with subways and buses around the corner. You feel safe, walking the streets of Harlem any time of the day.
After long days of sightseeing and shopping it is such a relief to come "home" to Sankofa, have a drink, watch the weather forecast on TV and make plans for the next day.You sleep like a king/queen in the comfy beds.
Edith and Norma are the sweetest hostesses !
This was my number four visit to Sankofa - and number five is already booked. Thank you Edith and Norma - see you soon !
Lena, this time with friend Annika

My stay in New York was like having your own residence. Edith and Norma open their apartment to their guest as if they were family. From the very first night, after about 20 hours traveling, I walked in put my bags down and started thinking about what I would do the next day. It was as if you had just arrived home from work and was wondering what you would do on the weekend.

The arpartment has everything you need and it is all so easy to use and comfortable. Public transport is only five minutes away and you can be downtown in just a few minutes. If you like to walk I would recomend walking down to Central Park, it took me about 40 minutes to get to the Met the day after it had snowed, just a beautiful experience.

Edith and Norma, thanks for your hospitality and for making our stay in NYC such a great experience. You have a wonderful place. It really is a home away from home, very cosy and very tastefully decorated. The photos say it all. A great place to come back to in the evening after a full day of sightseeing. The location is very convenient, just half an hour from Times Square, has all you need around, safe neighborhood, felt comfortable. Super helpful hosts, make you feel welcome from the start. Very highly recommended and would definitely stay here again.