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Sankofa Aban

2.5 of 5
107 Macon Street, nr Fulton and Nostrand, Brooklyn, NY 11216
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Ranked #21 of 51 Brooklyn B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
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Basel, Switzerland
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“Fantastic stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

We found this hotel while looking for accommodation in the historic Bedford-Stuyvesant area. I first heard of this neighborhood more than 20 years ago, in the movie "Do the right thing". Debbie is the hostess and she has done a remarkable job renewing the old brownstone, and she has kept in mind even the smallest details so the house looks... More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Unique!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

- Debbie, the owner and host of this B&B is amazing! Great fun at breakfast and provides a warm welcome! - location: 5 mins walk to Nostrand station which is on the fast A line to Manhatten (10mins to the Finance District, 20 to Penn station) - location: Bed-Stuy is a real neighbourhood, it is not Disney NYC, its 24hours... More

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Denver, Colorado
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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“Friendly Hostess and Live Jazz Friday Nights”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

I attended my son's graduation in NYC and stayed here for 3 nights. The owner & hostess, Debbie, owns a classic, remodelled brownstone in the Bradford/Styvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. The neighborhood is very friendly and the residents look out for each other. Debbie runs two businesses here: the Sankofa Aban B&B 24/7 and she hosts live jazz (real jazz) concerts... More

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Sydney, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Come with a relaxed attitude”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2011

The photos on the website look great- and Debbie has done a wonderful job decorating her traditional brown stone Brooklyn house to a high standard. However don't come to this guest house expecting hotel style service. Although Debbie is very friendly and accommodating, and the jazz evenings on Friday are impressive there are a few details that are lacking in... More

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“Arnaque à Brooklyn”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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TOULOUSE
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“Ideal pour visiter New York, en dehors des sentiers battus...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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Paris, France
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Authentique. Unique. Une expérience qui se vit, et qui ne se décrit pas.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011
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“Incontournable a brooklyn”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2011
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Rennes, France
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“Amazing place / Un endroit formidable”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2011
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107 Macon Street, nr Fulton and Nostrand, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Price range (per night):* 163 AUD - 302 AUD

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