Where to stay

in Baltimore

Colonized in the 1600s, Baltimore retains many sites of historic significance as well as brand-new hotels, restaurants and attractions. Stay near the waterfront, in the city's primary commercial areas or in suburban neighborhoods surrounding the core center. Baltimore has a vital place in the country's history because of a War of 1812 battle that inspired the writing of the U.S. national anthem. Not as historically significant, but still influential, the city is known for its great crab cakes. Decide where to stay for a Baltimore vacation that combines history, food and fun.

Best Areas to Stay for Families

Baltimore is a great place to stay with kids. Walk along the very wide waterfront promenade or go to a professional football or baseball game from a hotel in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Several kid-focused museums, such as the Maryland Science Center, are located here too. Harbor East hotels are also close to the waterfront attractions of the National Aquarium and highly acclaimed Port Discovery Children's Museum. Hotels in Woodlawn and Pikesville are near Druid Hill Park, which has the Maryland Zoo and a large lake lined by cherry blossoms in the spring. Book a hotel in Fell's Point and treat the family to a water taxi ride through the harbor. Be sure to introduce kids to the flavor of crab cakes at restaurants in neighborhoods across Baltimore; stay in Downtown Baltimore or Catonsville on the west side for some of the best. Also west of the city, accommodations in Columbia are near Lake Elkhorn Park and Lake Kittamaqundi, for fun paddleboating and hiking.

Inner Harbor

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbor. Make a stop by Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina or Harborplace while you're exploring the area.

Recommended hotels in Inner Harbor

Harbor East

Harbor East is known for its captivating waterfront views, and with sights like Harbor East Marina and National Katyn Memorial, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Baltimore.

Recommended hotels in Harbor East

Pikesville

Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travelers enjoy in Pikesville, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Old Court Station.

Downtown Baltimore

Enjoy the captivating waterfront views in Downtown Baltimore. CFG Bank Arena is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Charles Center Station or Lexington Market Light Rail Station to see more of Baltimore.

Recommended hotels in Downtown Baltimore

Columbia

The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Columbia. A stop by The Mall in Columbia or Merriweather Post Pavilion might round out your trip.

Recommended hotels in Columbia

Woodlawn

Shopping, restaurants, and waterfront views are just a few things travelers enjoy about Woodlawn. Check out Patapsco Valley State Park or Patapsco River while you're exploring the area.

Recommended hotels in Woodlawn

Catonsville

Unique features of Catonsville include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Patapsco Valley State Park or Patapsco River while you're exploring the area.

Great Neighborhoods for History

With centuries of habitation, Baltimore has a great number of historic attractions. Stay in Fell's Point, one of Baltimore's oldest neighborhoods. From here, take a water taxi to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, whose stars, stripes and rocket's red glare inspired Francis Scott Key's penning of the poem that later became the U.S. national anthem. Harbor East hotels are close to the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House where Mary Pickersgill had made that flag. A hotel in the Cathedral Hill Historic District might be next to one of the area's 100 historic structures from as early as 1790. Find a hotel in Downtown Baltimore to visit the Lexington Market, established in 1782, close to the time of the birth of the nation. Nearby is the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture.

Fells Point

The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Fells Point. A stop by Bayview Marina or Harbor Point Central Plaza might round out your trip.

Recommended hotels in Fells Point

Harbor East

Harbor East is known for its captivating waterfront views, and with sights like Harbor East Marina and National Katyn Memorial, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Baltimore.

Recommended hotels in Harbor East

Cathedral Hill Historic District

Cathedral Hill Historic District is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Enoch Pratt Free Library and Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Recommended hotels in Cathedral Hill Historic District

Downtown Baltimore

Enjoy the captivating waterfront views in Downtown Baltimore. CFG Bank Arena is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Charles Center Station or Lexington Market Light Rail Station to see more of Baltimore.

Recommended hotels in Downtown Baltimore

Where to Stay for Culture

Mount Vernon is a great place to stay for a variety of cultural experiences. Visit the Baltimore Museum of Art, Walters Art Museum, Baltimore Symphony and Washington Monument, which is older than the one in the nation's capital. Baltimore has a tradition of makers, from printmaking to glassblowing to brewing. A hotel in Halethorpe makes it convenient to watch brewers making Guinness beer in the company's only U.S. brewery. While Linthicum Heights is just a five-minute drive from Baltimore Washington International Airport, making its hotels very convenient for travelers, it's also home to the popular National Electronics Museum. North of the city in Towson, stay near Towson University, one of the oldest in the state, to visit some of its art, music, dance and theater performances and enjoy the youthful culture around the campus.

Mount Vernon

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighborhood. Make a stop by Washington Monument or George Peabody Library while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Centre Street Station to get around town.

Recommended hotels in Mount Vernon

Linthicum Heights

Travelers choose Linthicum Heights for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Linthicum Station or North Linthicum Station and check out top sights like William P. Didusch Urological Museum.

Recommended hotels in Linthicum Heights

Towson

Towson is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Towson Town Center and Hampton National Historic Site while you're in town.

Recommended hotels in Towson

Halethorpe

Halethorpe is a destination travelers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Baltimore Highlands Station or Patapsco Station to explore sights like Guinness Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House.

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