It was a very nice and peaceful place to stay. In the middle of Harlem with a grocery store at the corner where you can buy all your food. Subway at 2 minutes walk, rapid line at 10 minutes walk. Julio the owner is very nice, you can ask him everything. Everything is available in the appartment: well-equiped kitchen, terrace... more

This is a wonderful chance to be in the city that never sleeps but still have your safe lovely street in Harlem!, looking like it is in an english little town. We were really surprised by this lovely guesthouse, friendly hosts and so easy to get into downtown New York! Although we stayed in Harlem, what might give you the... more

We loved staying at Sylvan Guest House. the proprietors, the historical neighbourhood, and the inviting character of the apartment itself made our stay very memorable! Totally worth the money, and we'd definitely stay again. A great introduction to Harlem!!! more

I enjoyed my brief stay in the Studio at The Sylvan Guest House and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a safe place in a historical neighborhood. Of course it's not in midtown, but I found that as a distinct advantage. I look forward to a return to the Sylvan on my next trip to New York. more

Having just returned from staying at the Sylvan Guest House as a single female, I am quite shocked to see such a review as the one before. Staying here was fun and I enjoyed every single moment relaxing in a warm, safe and comfortable environment that felt like home away from home. It felt great coming home to a place... more

The Sylvan Guest House was wonderful, my family and I stayed for 7 days and is was everything and more than what we expected. The house looked exactly as the pictures in the internet which of course is the main concern of anyone traveling to any new place, but the size, service and commodities were absolutely wonderful. Julio was very... more

My family (three kids - 8, 11 and 14) had a very pleasant stay at the Sylvan Guest House. We were very pleased with the historical value of the house and its very interesting and safe environment. Having a metro stop nearby and a grocery store around the corner was also a great benefit to us. Julio helped to have... more

We stayed 4 days with my wife at 12 Sylvan Terrace, New York City. What a fantastic place!!Clean, spacious, wonderful neighborhood close the Jumel Mansion the oldest house in Manhattan (Built in 1776). It began as Colonial Roger Morris's "Gentleman's Farm" in colonial New York. It served as a Revolutionary War headquarters to General Washington in September and October of... more

close to the bronx, I didnt feel myself secure. At night do not even try to go out! the pictures of the apartment have nothing to do with the real ones... Extremly expensive. Far away from downtown... taxi cost me 30 USD. more