Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport: where…

Baltimore Airport is about 16 km from the Inner Harbor, with the MTA Light Rail connecting the terminal directly to Camden Yards in 25-30 minutes: a real alternative to a taxi, rare among airports of this size. Anyone with a dawn flight will find properties in Linthicum Heights with a free shuttle just minutes from the terminal. For the rest of the stay, it's worth heading toward the harbor: the Inner Harbor and Harbor East concentrate the aquarium, museums, and stadiums, while Fells Point, a bit further east, offers the same walking distances in a neighborhood of cobblestones and historic waterfront bars.

Linthicum Heights (airport area)

Airport area · 2-3 miles from the terminal with a round-the-clock free airport shuttle at both properties; the Inner Harbor is another 20-25 minutes by car or the MTA Light Rail.

Best for: Anyone with a dawn flight or a short stopover who prefers a free shuttle to a taxi toward the harbor.

Pros

Free airport shuttle included at both properties
Lower prices than the harbor areas

Cons

An area of highway interchanges, with little to do in the evening
You need the shuttle, a car, or the Light Rail to reach the harbor

Recommended hotels in this area

Wingate by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport: About 2 miles from the terminal with a round-the-clock free shuttle, breakfast included, and a MARC/Light Rail station nearby to reach downtown.
Holiday Inn Express Baltimore - BWI Airport NE: A recently renovated property just minutes from the terminal, with a free airport shuttle and a buffet breakfast included.

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Inner Harbor and Harbor East

City centre · 20-25 minutes by car or taxi from the airport, or the MTA Light Rail in 25-30 minutes to Camden Yards.

Best for: Anyone who wants the aquarium, the harbor museums, and Camden Yards within walking distance, with the Light Rail close at hand for the airport.

Pros

National aquarium, harbor museums, and Camden Yards within walking distance
Direct Light Rail to the airport, a real alternative to a taxi

Cons

Parking is almost always paid
A very touristy area, with higher prices on game nights

Recommended hotels in this area

Baltimore Marriott Waterfront: In Harbor East, a few steps from the aquarium and Fell's Point, with an indoor pool and harbor views from the upper floors.
Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor: Directly connected to the Baltimore Convention Center, on the Inner Harbor, a few minutes' walk from Camden Yards.

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Fells Point

Neighbourhood · 20-25 minutes by car or taxi from the airport; no direct Light Rail, so you'll need a taxi or rideshare, or the harbor bus to the Inner Harbor.

Best for: Anyone who wants the historic waterfront neighborhood, with cobblestone streets and Baltimore's liveliest evening spots.

Pros

A historic waterfront neighborhood, with cobblestone streets and its own marina
Bars and restaurants open late, livelier than the Inner Harbor

Cons

Narrow, cobblestone streets, awkward with heavy luggage
Farther on foot from Camden Yards and the harbor museums

Recommended hotels in this area

Pendry Baltimore: In the former 1914 Pier terminal on Thames Street, with a seasonal rooftop pool and a restaurant by chef Andrew Carmellini.
The Inn at Henderson's Wharf, an Ascend Collection Hotel: A former tobacco warehouse with a private marina, in a quiet corner of Fell's Point, with just 38 rooms and personalized service.

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