Downtown Baltimore Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University featuring heritage elements and interior views
Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University featuring heritage elements and interior views
Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower featuring a city and a high rise building
Port Discovery
Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Business and financial trading blend with historical architecture, baseball, live music, museums and theatres in the energetic city centre 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 theatre 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 Centre. 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 flavours 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 neighbourhood. Browse exhibitions by in-house artists at Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower. Savour 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 Harbour. Find major city attractions such as the Maryland Science Centre, National Aquarium and Top of the World Observation Level.


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Our pick of the best Downtown Baltimore Hotel Deals

Lord Baltimore Hotel

Lord Baltimore Hotel

3.5 out of 5
20 W Baltimore St Baltimore MD
The price is NZ$186 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$186
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,636 reviews)
The staff were very professional very considerate. The room was excellent very clean as well as the area. Lotta places to eat truly enjoy my stay in the price was reasonable.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Lord Baltimore Hotel
Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor

Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor

4 out of 5
1 East Redwood Street Baltimore MD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$171 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$171
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,159 reviews)
Overall it was a good experience, convenient trafic and parking, room is clean and quite. Only issue was the shower heads were not working well, need better maintaince. Room 306.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor
Staybridge Suites Baltimore - Inner Harbor by IHG

Staybridge Suites Baltimore - Inner Harbor by IHG

3 out of 5
17 Commerce Street Baltimore MD
The price is NZ$196 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$196
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,036 reviews)
Room was great. Quiet, large, good staff

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Staybridge Suites Baltimore - Inner Harbor by IHG
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$204 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$204
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,080 reviews)
From the room to the breakfast everything was great , it seems the rooms were renovated recently , spotless . Good price , great quality parking it’s an issue but for the hotels a businesses in the area , you have the valet option and it’s around the same price of the public parking across the street ...

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Baltimore Inner Harbor
Candlewood Suites Baltimore - Inner Harbor by IHG

Candlewood Suites Baltimore - Inner Harbor by IHG

2.5 out of 5
101 North Charles Street Baltimore MD
The price is NZ$156 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
NZ$156
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The Staff was very professional, kind, caring and friendly. They checked us in very quickly and very respectful. The room was clean and full of great Supplies. I will patronized them whenever am in Baltimore or any other Cities. Overall Excellent.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Candlewood Suites Baltimore - Inner Harbor by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor

Hampton Inn & Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor

2.5 out of 5
131 E Redwood St Baltimore MD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$169 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$169
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great service

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Baltimore

Taken from the pool area of hotel.

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
Top of the World Observation Level showing a city and a bay or harbor

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
Washington Monument which includes a monument, autumn leaves and a sunset

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
Jewish Museum of Maryland showing heritage elements

Jonestown

While you're in Jonestown, take in top sights like Reginald F. Lewis Museum and jump on the metro at Shot Tower-Market Place Station to see more of the city.

Jonestown
Aerial view of stormy sky over the Inner Harbor of Baltimore Maryland with sky scrapers and sailboats

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
Little Italy featuring a city

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


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