we stayed for only a few days in october, myself, my husband and our 7 month old baby, it was perfect for our needs, and i think next time we will try and stay at least a week or more! and maybe bring along grandma and grandpa, as there would have... read more

I had a 5-night-stay at Bella Guest House, the apartment was nice, clean and with big rooms, it´s easy to find and the subway is not far away, so there is a good connection to downtown/midtown, the Central Park is just a 15 min. walk away. I... read more

Houses 6 comfortably, except the bathroom can get a bit crowded. Nice place for a large group and on a budget. With the kitchen, my family cooked breakfast every morning. The management is very flexible and considerate. read more

We stayed in this B&B only two nights but we felt like at home. For comparison sake, we were recently in Minneapolis Hyatt Regency and Bella Guest House is way better. If we ever come back to NYC we will stop by. Highly recommended place. Thank... read more

Noel is such a great host! His place is so nice and clean. Transportation is only a few blocks away and there are cute cafes on the way. I would highly recommend staying here. read more

We are two Americans from upstate NY who just spent 4 wonderful days at Bella Guest House. The space is enormous --- the photos don't capture the span of the space --- and we can not say enough good things about the care that Noel took to ensure... read more

Me and my husband were here, in this lovely apartment, in october 2009. About the place, the first thing I want to point out is that is not a B&B as such, I mean, is a totally independent place to stay, actually, your breakfast has to be self... read more

I stayed for 6 nights w/ teenage kids. The apartment was our "home away from home". Short walk to subways. Got dinner from the soul food cafe every night - $25 for three. Great coffee shops nearby & Noel was a great host.

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This was my first trip to New York city with the family. Noel was very hospitable and made us feel at home. He answered all our questions in a very. polite manner. In no time we found our way around town with ease. The proximity to the nearest... read more

My friend and I had an outstanding stay in Bella Guest House. Several times during our 10-days stay Noel asked if everything was fine and we were given the opportunity to check in on our flight back through his computer. And a garden to sit in after... read more

Bella was a superb place to stay. The rooms are enormous and comfortable. And the price was very reasonable, especially with full bathroom and kitchen. (as pictured.) Location is an easy walk (~ 4 blocks) from express subway trains at 116th... read more

I will definitely stay at this place in my future visits to NY.

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Very happy with all aspects of our stay at Bella Guest House. It comfortably accommodated our Aussie family of 4 adults, was spacious, clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend it to anyone else who wants to visit New York on a budget.

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It was our first time in New York City, and we loved staying at Bella Guest house, which was in brownstone building (row houses made of reddish brown sandstone) that is very popular in most New York movies. The unit is very clean, too spacious for 2... read more

it is a perfect appartment for a perfect vacation in NY

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We did stay at Bella Guest House for five nights at the beginning of February 2009 - we are two couples from Austria (NOT Australia ;-)) with the age of 25 to 30. The rooms met all our expectations. They are very cosy and spacious and there is a... read more

We've been in Bella guest house for one week (from january 24th till january 31th 2009) and have nothing but positive comments about the unit. We were 4 people (2 couples)and were very pleased by the space we had in the appartment. It's perfect for... read more

We had a wonderful stay at the Bella Guest House. Noel was very helpful and accomodating, especially in relation to airline lost luggage that he assisted with when delivered to the B&B. The rooms were spacious, very clean, well... read more

We stayed in New York at the Bella Guest House for a week. Our stay was extremely comfortable and Noel was an exceptional host. He answered all of our queries upon arrival and was a HUGE help when the airline 'lost' one of our bags. He followed... read more

This is really the best way to visit New York City. Our group of four found the Bella Guesthouse accommodating to our every need. The rooms were spacious, tastefully decorated and spotless. Everything about the place welcomed us and we felt at... read more

From the outset, our contact with Noel was great; he answered all our questions, and made sure our requirements were met. The place is exceptional compared to some of things I've seen for equal price in NYC. It's basically a 2-bedroom all-equipped... read more

We just got back from a great weekend in NYC where we stayed at Bella Guest House. Noel was very accomodating. He allowed us to store luggage with him until quite late in the afternoon before we left which was excellent. The guest house itself is... read more

We unfortunately stay in this lovely place just for 2 nights. Not enough. Nice accomodation with a lot of space and with all u deserve to spend a wonderful vacation. Just wanna thank you Noel for your kindness and hope to see you again. We'll... read more

The contact with innkeeper Noel for the reservations was suburb as was the room and cleanliness. Noel, thanks for your tips and we will see you again in the future! Greetings, Carlien & Daniel

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Our one week trip to NYC had a very good start with the 'Bella Guest House'! This apartment is absolutely perfect; the beds are very comfortable,the tvs and dvd player were wonderful,the bathroom had a great bath tup/ shower, the kitchen has... read more

Our one week trip to NYC had a very good start with the 'Bella Guest House'! This apartment is absolutely perfect; the beds are very comfortable,the tv's and dvd player were wonderful,the bathroom had a great bath tup/ shower, the kitchen has... read more

Just spent 5 days in NYC and stayed at this fabulous accommodation in Harlem. It was big and spacious and clean. Having tv's in each room meant that privacy was great. Location was super just short walk to subway which was also great. Noel was... read more

I am most pleased to recommend Bella Guest House, I was travelling alone with my 16 year old daugther and two of her very best friends for their first trip to NYC. I found Bella guest house on this site and took the chance that it would be safe and... read more

We booked the apartment in May 2008 for ourselves and another couple for a quiet, "grown-up" getaway for four, however plans changed dramatically when our babysitting arrangements fell through. Suddenly we found ourselves bringing along... read more

Six of us (including a 5 & 2 year old) stayed here, and were so excited to have so much room for such a reasonable price in NYC. The apartment was beautiful and comfortable. The apartment building and the street were very quiet. The apartment... read more

The location in Harlem was perfect. My wife and I took the M60 bus from Laguardia to within three blocks of the BnB. We used the subway to travel all over Manhattan including the Financial district, Times Square, and also Yankee Stadium in The... read more

My son and I were in NY after he was admitted to Columbia for a graduate program. We were looking at the university and trying to get a handle on the area and where he could hook up with other people to live. When you compare the accomodations... read more

5 Friends and I stayed at Bella Guest House. Sleeping very comfortably for a week, we all had a wonderful time with a GREAT host, Noel. The subway was very close making it VERY convenient for traveling the city. The market is walking distance, plus... read more

We spent one week at Bella Guesthouse and greatly appreciated the space, comfort and decoration of the apartment, the plus being the back garden where we could sunbathe over breakfast. Harlem is the most friendly area, and we found it quite safe to... read more

We had a great time in Noel’s apartment. The apartment was roomy, comfortable and very well located (W 121st is an area of Harlem quite safe and calm). We were travelling with a baby under two years, and Noel made us the stay very easy. We... read more

We (two friends) spent 9 days at Noel´s place. Folks - it is lovely!!! You have a whole appartement which I guess sleeps 5-6 people (2 king size beds and a futon) for yourself, it is clean, has a nice bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen. Noel... read more

First visit to NYC was enhanced by our stay at Bella House. A spacious, clear and wonderfully situated location. 10 minutes to the hussle and bussle of downtown on the subway. A great neighbourhood. Noel was a terrific host. We would highly... read more

Our family of 4 (including 2 teenagers) spent a week at Bella Guest House. The apartment was large and very comfortable and with 2 rooms and tv's enabled us to have some privacy. The neighborhood is great and very convenient to the subway. Noel... read more

End of June we stayed a couple of days in this wonderful place in Harlem. It's clean and Noel makes his guests feel at home. No worry about staying in Harlem; no crime encountered. It is better staying here than in busy Manhattan and much cheaper;... read more

We visited NYC on the 4th of July and we were just so lucky to find this beautiful apartment. Everything was above any expectation and we had a great time. The apartment is bright, clean, very comfortable and with everything we needed and Noel was... read more

We stayed at Bella Guest House during the “heat wave” in early June. In addition to the place being spacious, clean and stocked with kitchen basics, the refrigerated air created a great oasis from the heat. Both beds (and the futon) were very... read more

For all you folks out there, looking for a great place to stay in NY....No doubt about it , I recomment Bella quest house to everyone. End of may we stayed over for the weekend. We found a huge appartement, clean, taken care of, provided with... read more

We really appreciated this nice apartement and the kind host. Unfortunately, we almost ran into a crime scene while coming home at midnight, so you should better take a cab when you stay out late. However, we never felt unsafe during the day and... read more

We stayed at Bella for a week and we loved it. Noel is a nice, kind and relaxed host, also for children. The apartment is beautiful (read all other reviews) . You can easily walk to Central Park or take the train down town. We felt at home, thanks... read more

We stayed at Bella Guest House for two nights during Easter 2008, and we loved it! The apartment is well equipped and really spacious with high ceilings and two large, cozy rooms. It really feels like home! There`s even a back yard which I'm sure is... read more

Beautiful apartment in a wonderful location to get around Manhattan. Apartment is very clean and spacious with beautiful hardwood floors. The kitchen has everything you will need from dishes, utensils and cook ware. Bathroom fully stocked with... read more

I was so surpriesed about the nice rooms, absolut perfect. Friendly neighborhood, feeling save all time. Great tips from Noel about restaurants. Nochmal kurz auf deutsch. Noel war super nett. Die Räumlichkeiten habe unsere Erwartungen... read more

We were so lucky to find this place. A home away from home. Spacious, clean and conveniently located to bus and subway. Noel was so very accommodating and easy to make arrangements with. read more

We were so lucky to find this lovely, spacious place. It was so easy to reserve; Noel was gracious and accommodating. Beautiful neighborhood and a quick walk to the bus and subway. A home away from home.

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Anything has been great: getting contact, making appointments, meeting with host (what a nice guy!) and the appartment ist that big! Anyone who needs space to retire will find here the best place! We've been so often in New York using also B&B... read more

I was looking for B&B through different websites and after reading lots of reviews I've decided to try Bella Guest House. We stayed at Bella Guest House for 8 nights with my husband and my mother. It was wonderfull!!! It was a pleasant surprise... read more

I am originally a New Yorker who now lives in Washington, DC and comes back to NY frequently. This visit I decided to do a Bed and Breakfast in Harlem. I was recommended to try out the Bella Guest House. Never having had the B&B experience... read more

Bella is really a nice place with great value. We had visited New york city before, and we had stayed at several places. Bella was recommanded by a previous innkeeper that we stayed and to our surprise, we found this guest house exceptionally nice.... read more

We went at Bella Guest House for year's eve (1st of january 2008) with my girlfriend. As the price was very attractive for the season we had a good surprise to find all the confort (wide bedroom, nice kitchen, clean bathroom and the heater was... read more