Hotel in Harlem
The Harlem Flophouse: Is It Right for Your Stay?
Ranked 3 of 8 in Harlem on our weighted review measure.
- Best for
- Staying inside Harlem
- Location
- Harlem
- Review score
- 8.8 out of 10 from 125 reviews
- Price band
- $150 to $300
- Property type
- Hotel, 2-star listing
- Last checked
- August 2026
The verdict
The Harlem Flophouse ranks 3 of 8 in Harlem on our weighted review measure, which balances the score against the number of reviews behind it. It holds 8.8 out of 10 from 125 reviews. Its reference price of about $215 sits close to the $228 median of that set. The clearest reason to shortlist it is staying inside Harlem.
Its 8.8 score sits at or above the 8.5 median of this shortlist, across 125 reviews.
Location
The address is 242 West 123rd Street Private residence, Harlem, New York, NY 10027, United States.
Our data places it in Harlem.
In a straight line it is about 3.2 miles from Central Park South, 3.3 miles from Carnegie Hall, 3.9 miles from Times Square.
Those are straight-line distances between coordinates, not walking routes, so treat them as a way to compare properties rather than as a travel time.
The honest comparison
Right for you or not
- travellers who want a solid middle option in Harlem
- A pool is part of your requirement: this property does not list one.
What the listing records
Facilities in the source listing
Recorded without a verification flag.
- Free wifi
- Children welcome
FAQ
Common questions
Is The Harlem Flophouse a good choice?
It depends on the trip. On our weighted review measure it ranks 3 of 8 in Harlem. We found no measurable drawback against that comparison set.
What does it cost?
About $215 a night in our August 2026 snapshot, which is a reference point rather than a bookable rate.