The Macaw Guesthouse puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Mount Sinai Hospital and Central Park. Also, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Columbia University are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: 103 St. Station (Lexington Av.) is 3 minutes and 96 St. Station (Lexington Av.) is 6 minutes.
Museum of the City of New York - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Upper Fifth Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 20 min drive
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 26 min drive
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - 53 min drive
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 54 min drive
Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.) - 92 min drive
Bronx Yankees East 153 St. Station - 6 min drive
Bronx Melrose Station - 8 min drive
New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 24 min walk
103 St. Station (Lexington Av.) - 3 min walk
96 St. Station (Lexington Av.) - 6 min walk
96 St. Station (2nd Av.) - 10 min walk
Restaurants
Alison - 5 min walk
Lloyd's Carrot Cake - 3 min walk
Plaza Cafe - 7 min walk
Jalepeno Deli - 3 min walk
Q-MarQet - 7 min walk
About this property
The Macaw Guesthouse
The Macaw Guesthouse puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Mount Sinai Hospital and Central Park. Also, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Columbia University are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: 103 St. Station (Lexington Av.) is 3 minutes and 96 St. Station (Lexington Av.) is 6 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
What to do
Scooter/moped hire
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Facilities
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Iron/ironing board
Window screens
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Selected Comfort mattress
Freshen up
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Food and drink
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Freezer
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Toaster
Waffle maker
Cookware, dishes and utensils
Blender
Spices
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-in between 5:00 PM and 9:30 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25.00
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts cash.
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Macaw Guesthouse?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Macaw Guesthouse?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Macaw Guesthouse.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Macaw Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Macaw Guesthouse?
No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but Resorts World Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around The Macaw Guesthouse like?
The Macaw Guesthouse is a short 3-minute walk from 103 St. Station (Lexington Av.) and 5 minutes' walk from Central Park.
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Reviews
The Macaw Guesthouse Reviews
6.6
Good
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6.6
Cleanliness
5.4
Amenities
7.2
Staff & service
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
26 Sept 2025
I stayed at the McGaw guesthouse with my husband and seven month old baby. The goats were super accommodating, friendly, and really made our stay comfortable. I am looking forward to returning.
Bessie
Bessie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Oct 2025
Very attentive staff who we're always ready accomidate any needs ot answer questions. Room as advertised and very clean.
Sheldon
Sheldon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
3 Sept 2025
Staff , extremely accommodating
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2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
5 Oct 2025
The location was outstanding for our needs near Central Park, and near the subway to get to our Broadway show. The service was very friendly and responsive to our needs. Our room, however, was better suited for a single traveler, and the biggest issue was a very soft mattress that neither one of us slept well on.
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
26 Jul 2025
The owers were very friendly
Christian
Christian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Jul 2025
I read the mixed reviews and chose Macaw Guesthouse anyway - I am glad that I did. It was a reasonable option in expensive New York City and it was as described. Charming hosts who went out of their way to welcome me and ensure that I was comfortable. Short walk to transportation options and dining options nearby. Highly recommend and would stay again.
Tim
Tim, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
6 Nov 2025
Not the Waldorf Astoria and a bit pricey but NY city is expensive. The room was adequate for me and it was just a couple of blocks from the presentation I was attending...so it was convenient. The staff was nice and the house and kitchen accessible to the guests. The bed was very comfortable. Building dates back to the 1930s according to the family who owns the guesthouse so it is an older building which does show. Bring your toiletries but they do provide towels. You need to share an outside bathroom. Also it can be a bit noisy outside your window since a city train is close to the building and also they are doing construction on the block. Still I was satisfied with the convenience of staying at the guesthouse.
Oscar
Oscar, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Jul 2025
They went above and beyond for us.
1) They came out and helped us find parking and gave us a tour of the facility.
2) THEY SHIPPED MY LOST WALLET TO WHERE I WAS STAYING!
They have gone above and beyond. Very clean and very kind highly recommend!
Monica
Monica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
It depends on what you're looking for. If you want fancy, amenities, this isn't for you. If you're looking for an affordable alternative to stay in Manhattan that is clean, with great owners, in a quiet, safe neighborhood, and just worried about a place to lay your head for the night, then this is the place for you. Being in East Harlem, it's a 3 block walk off the 6 train (2 down and 1 over), we found several excellent places in the area to eat that were clean, with good portions, at prices cheaper than I can eat in CT. We had an excellent experience, and will be staying here again in the future
josh
josh, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Dec 2025
Super friendly hosts, very welcoming and accommodating for our needs!
Anneka
Anneka, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Sept 2025
Great place to for travelers!
Christopher
Christopher, 5-night trip
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2/10 Poor
18 Feb 2026
The host was kind, but the environment did not feel calm or secure during my stay. There was noticeable commotion when I arrived, and after reviewing past guest feedback, I realized this was not an isolated experience. I ended up leaving early and booking alternative accommodations. This may work for some, but it wasn’t the right fit for me, and I wouldn’t recommend it for travelers who prioritize quiet and a sense of safety.
Aniza
Aniza, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
29 Sept 2025
My husband chose this because it said “boutique guest house.” It is the most minimal of hostels. It is for traveling students. It is not for anyone looking for any semblance of comfort. It is ugly, uncomfortable, loud, creepy, and inhospitable.
Jose
Jose, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
24 Aug 2025
Good
Nivaldo
Nivaldo, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
5 Aug 2025
Not for a typical tourist
It was a different place and not at all what I expected.
The owners were very friendly and the place was clean.
Rooms were small and the A/C did not work so the room was hot and uncomfortable.
This place was an experience for sure.
Cecilia
Cecilia, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
20 Sept 2025
Avoid at all costs. I left because the behaviour of the proprietor made me feel unsafe. I endured one hour of her screaming at staff and guests, threatening to kick another guest out. Expedia needs to remove this property asap
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
7 Sept 2025
This was a terrible experience. The room and bathroom lack hygiene and really dirty. There was something off with the woman that received us…
Very uncomfortable…once we looked at everything we left right away! Still working on the refund…
Pedro
Pedro, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
27 Jul 2025
I need my $182 refund. No front desk. The lady told me that her son took away all her room keys so she can’t open our room. gave us a small temp room which was filled with urine smell. PLEASE GIVE ME MY REFUND
Golam
Golam, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
13 Sept 2025
DO NOT STAY HERE! From the moment I got off the train and walked to this property, I felt extremely unsafe. Upon arrival, I noticed the front window was cracked as if someone had attempted to break in and the front of the property was defaced.
I am a well seasoned traveler who thought she had seen it all, but I have never stepped foot inside such a suspicious and disorganized Bed and Breakfast.
There was junk, tools, and chemicals strewn through out the hallway and the door on my room didn’t have a proper lock.
Quite frankly, I was genuinely afraid to sleep there and immediately checked out and booked a different stay in a better part of town and I am so glad I did.
Hayley
Hayley, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
11 Sept 2025
DO NOT STAY HERE! From the moment I got off the train and walked to this property, I felt extremely unsafe. Upon arrival, I noticed the front window was cracked as if someone had attempted to break in and the front of the property was defaced.
I am a well seasoned traveler who thought she had seen it all, but I have never stepped foot inside such a suspicious and disorganized Bed and Breakfast.
There was junk, tools, and chemicals strewn through out the hallway and the door on my room didn’t have a proper lock.
Quite frankly, I was genuinely afraid to sleep there and immediately checked out and booked a different stay in a better part of town and I am so glad I did.
Hayley
Hayley, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
28 Sept 2025
Not clean, but safe and cheap
We knew this was a hostel-like situation, so we were not expecting a lot. However on the day of our arrival we received a message that their “ normal checking times are between 3 and 5 PM” but that we could “choose to check in after that for a small fee of $25.” They also offered to give us the WiFi password but they would not tell it to us and wanted to personally enter it on our phones. Even after doing that, the WiFi passwords were not correct and they refused to tell us what it was. That interaction was bizarre. There was a small ac unit which worked, but it was on the floor, and was rather loud and took up space. The bathroom was dirty: the toilet needed cleaning, there were dark colored stains on the walls near the toilet, the tiles needed scrubbing, and the toilet paper dispenser was held on the wall with some goo and that was falling off. The bathroom was the worst part of it all. If you’re comfortable with low cleanliness, this is fine. It was safe and the people were nice (WiFi debacle excluded). Overall 3/10
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
18 Dec 2025
This house is a scam. Because it's merely uninhabitable. No heating. No glass in the window. The frame is fulled with non-transparant plastic AND a piece of cardboard fixed by ADHESIVE TAPE. Just go to NYC dot gov site and see that this property is a subject of multiple code violations. Plus - unsanitary! In fact, in the major search engine listings this property is seen as "permanently closed". Only through this service this scam continues.
More details:
The rate for this is $206 per night.
The building where Macaw Guest House situated is inhabitable. In particular:
there was no heating in the room I was given. Temperature inside the room was the same as outside, about 60F.
The window was unglazed. Instead of the glass the window frame was filled with nontransparent plastic and a piece of cardboard fixed with adhesive tape.
all electric outlets were extremely worn and not holding plugs, at some spots the wiring was opened.
The description of the room as it appears on the Hotels dot com website is false: The bunk bed that's described as “select comfort bed” is a swaying, unstable rusty construction that makes noise and appears to be close to falling apart.
No any “City View”, just a wall of the front building. That can be rather sensed than seen as the window has no glass, but covered with non-transparent plastic, cardboard and adhesive tape.
Also, the bedding and the towel was not fresh smelly.
The shared bathroom was rusty, with many sports of mold.
Lana
Lana, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
12 Mar 2026
No A/C. Outlets are old and terrible. Bed was very uncomfortable. Poor locks, small bathrooms.
Yevgeniy
Yevgeniy, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
29 Oct 2025
Stayed here for 4 nights. The first 3 were ok. The 4th night was the night from hell. The host and at least one other person (partner?) were having screaming arguments - we were woken up at least 3 times during the night. We were hoping to make an early breakfast (7:00 a.m. ish) on the morning of our departure, but the screaming arguments continued so we left as quickly as possible. It's a shame because otherwise this place would be adequate, but if you can't get a decent night's sleep it's not worth it.
Ellen
Ellen, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Oct 2025
Hola, paso por aquí a recomendar, me he alojado por 4 días aquí y para ser un hostal la atención ha sido excelente, me colocaron cerca de un baño , me sentí muy cómoda y tranquila a un precio asequible! La ubicación estaba bien,hasta he podido dejar mi maleta después del check out por un par de horas! Lo recomiendo es excelente el lugar.