Sankofa Aban Bed & Breakfast
Solid value — good balance of quality and cost.
Guest Reviews
"My partner and I stayed here in May for a wedding and this was the most fun I've ever had staying in NY. The building is a cozy original brownstone so the space was incredibly unique. The hostess, Debbie, was so welcoming and kind. It felt like I was staying at a close friends house. We had the top "
"When I first met Debbie, the hostess, she promised a "true New York City living experience," and that is exactly what I got. She and Eric knew so much history about the neighborhood and treated me like a member of the family. Between that and the amazing jazz shows, when I stayed at Sankofa Aban, th"
"My first visit in NY and the very best place for it! The host Debbie is the loveliest woman and she made me feel so much at home. She made me feel like I'm visiting a relative and her home was very cozy. The weekend Jazz concerts were the cherry on top, in the intimate space, I was sent to a little"
"Sankofa Aban was an absolutely gorgeous location. An old house with history, as soon as I arrived I felt welcome and at home. When I got there I was given advice on some excellent food places nearby (Peaches was great! Thank you!) I arrived at the start of the weekday so the house and neighborhood w"
"I left sankofa aban happier then when I checked in! A wonderful place to stay that is lovely to come back to after days exploring NYC. Eric and Debbie are so kind and insightful and you'll feel lucky to be around them. I felt so safe and comfortable being young and travelling alone. On top of everyt"
About
On a tree-lined block of brownstone houses in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, this upscale B&B in an 1880s townhouse is 2 miles from the Brooklyn Museum, Botanic Garden and Barclays Center arena. The subway is 2 blocks away (4 express stops from Manhattan). Individually decorated rooms offer free Wi-Fi and shared bathrooms (some with whirlpool or claw-foot tubs). Most quarters feature parquet floors, plaster moldings, fireplaces and marble wash basins. There are no TVs. Amenities include continental breakfast and a free evening wine reception. Weekly jazz sessions are held in the lounge.
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9% of reviews indicate dissatisfaction — in line with expectations for this category.
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At a Glance
- Category
- Bed & Breakfast / Inn
- Total Reviews
- 10+
- Amenities
- 5
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