Downtown Baltimore Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Downtown Baltimore
Business and financial trading blend with historical architecture, baseball, live music, museums and theaters in the energetic city center of Baltimore.

Downtown Baltimore has superb dining, entertainment and sporting attractions. Explore the focal point of one of Maryland’s most happening cities to discover its renowned theater district and concert venues. Attend a ballgame in Downtown Baltimore and embark on a culinary adventure.

At the heart of the district is the neoclassical Baltimore Basilica, the first Catholic cathedral built in the United States. Walk from here to the historic Mount Vernon quarter. Magnificent panoramas await at the summit of Baltimore’s Washington Monument.

Art enthusiasts delight in a collection spanning more then 7,000 years at the Walters Art Museum. Attend a jazz concert at the Eubie Blake Cultural Center. The George Peabody Library holds over 300,000 books in a striking Baroque, Rococo and Greco-Roman structure. Stroll between brewpubs, cocktail bars and speakeasies and sample flavors from Afghan to Ethiopian at Mount Vernon’s restaurants.

Cheer on the Baltimore Orioles baseball team at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Enhance your enjoyment by sampling the stadium’s signature crab mac and cheese hot dog. Nearby, the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum tells the story of one of the world’s most celebrated baseball stars.

See Edgar Allan Poe’s Grave in the Westside neighborhood. Browse exhibitions by in-house artists at Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower. Savor Chesapeake Bay crab cakes, fried chicken and waffles and global street food at Lexington Market. The Hippodrome Theatre hosts year-round performances of hit Broadway musicals.

The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company presents more performing arts events in the form of classic plays and Shakespeare productions. Bruce Springsteen and the Grateful Dead are among the legendary music acts that have played the Royal Farms Arena. Uncover a wonderland of hands-on activities at the Port Discovery Children’s Museum.

Buses, light rail and the metro reach all parts of Downtown Baltimore. Extend your city tour to the Inner Harbor. Find major city attractions such as the Maryland Science Center, National Aquarium and Top of the World Observation Level.


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Our pick of the best Downtown Baltimore Hotel Deals

Comfort Inn & Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor
Comfort Inn & Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor
3 out of 5
120 E Lombard St, Baltimore, MD
The price is NZ$215 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$215
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
4.8/10 (1,067 reviews)
"Room was good. Location also was pretty convenient."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Comfort Inn & Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor
Lord Baltimore Hotel
Lord Baltimore Hotel
3.5 out of 5
20 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD
The price is NZ$239 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
NZ$239
per night
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Lord Baltimore Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott Baltimore Inner Harbor
Residence Inn by Marriott Baltimore Inner Harbor
3 out of 5
17 Light St, Baltimore, MD
The price is NZ$228 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$228
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Baltimores Best
"Great hotel, very friendly staff. Great convenient location. Quiet and peaceful. Great onsite amenities"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Residence Inn by Marriott Baltimore Inner Harbor
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor, an IHG Hotel
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
2 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD
The price is NZ$315 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$315
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"I have been staying at the Kimpton Monaco for years now. Rooms are comfortable and the spa tub is a big plus. The staff is friendly. The location is excellent for visiting downtown. Will likely return next year."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor, an IHG Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor
Hampton Inn & Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor
2.5 out of 5
131 E Redwood St, Baltimore, MD
The price is NZ$220 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$220
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Walk to the inner harbor!
"Great hotel that’s in a fantastic location!"

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Hampton Inn & Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor
Staybridge Suites Baltimore - Inner Harbor, an IHG Hotel
Staybridge Suites Baltimore - Inner Harbor, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
17 Commerce Street, Baltimore, MD
The price is NZ$227 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$227
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (882 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Staybridge Suites Baltimore - Inner Harbor, an IHG Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Baltimore

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Downtown West

While you're in Downtown West, take in top sights like Charm'tastic Mile and jump on the metro at Convention Center Station to see more of the city.

Downtown West
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Inner Harbor

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

Inner Harbor
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Mount Vernon

The abundant dining options and waterfront views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. 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.

Mount Vernon
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Otterbein

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Otterbein and surrounding area, you can visit Oriole Park at Camden Yards and Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina.

Otterbein
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Little Italy

Waterfront views, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Little Italy. You might stop by National Aquarium in Baltimore or Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina while you're in the area.

Little Italy
American Visionary Art Museum showing a city and art

Federal Hill

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Federal Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina or Maryland Science Center.

Federal Hill

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