Mount Vernon, MD

Baltimore

Washington Monument which includes a monument, autumn leaves and a sunset
George Peabody Library which includes a statue or sculpture and fall colors
Washington Monument which includes night scenes, a city and a monument
Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University featuring heritage elements and interior views
Mount Vernon featuring interior views and art

Discover great museums, chic boutiques and restaurants serving mouthwatering food from all parts of the world, all set inside the former homes of industrialists.

Striking architecture and pretty parks line up alongside museums, pubs and shops in Mount Vernon. This trendy and refined section of Downtown Baltimore is a designated National Historic Landmark District. Visit Mount Vernon for exquisite art exhibits, exciting concerts, exotic culinary flavors and dynamic nightlife.

Mount Vernon Place, the district’s elegant central plaza, features a cross-shaped arrangement of elegant gardens. Gaze up at the Washington Monument, the nation’s first monument to honor George Washington. Climb its 227 steps for an uninterrupted city panorama. Architectural wonders, such as the Beaux-Arts style Washington Apartment House and Norman-Gothic Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church, frame the gardens.

Visit the Peabody Institute of the John Hopkins University, one of the nation’s pioneering and most celebrated music conservatories. Notable composers Earle Brown and Henry Cowell honed their talents here. Within the university, the George Peabody Library holds hundreds of thousands of books and features delightful Baroque, Rococo and Greco-Roman architecture. Attend a recital at one of the performance venues, including Friedberg Concert Hall.

The Walters Art Museum has exhibits of art and artifacts that cover over seven millennia. Find delights from paintings by Delacroix and Monet to armor, Egyptian statuary and Greek gemstones. At Maryland Historical Society, porcelain, furniture, paintings and textiles showcase the history of Maryland. Browse displays about the life of ragtime pianist Eubie Blake and enjoy intimate jazz concerts at the Eubie Blake Cultural Center.

Prepare for sensory delights with some of Baltimore’s most varied culinary styles at the district’s restaurants. North Charles Street is a great place to enjoy authentic dishes from Afghanistan, Italy, Nepal, Mexico and Japan. Cocktail lounges, sports bars and taprooms lure a mix of college students, office workers and the LGBT crowd.

Mount Vernon is the northernmost region of Downtown Baltimore. Get here using public buses and the light rail system. Other notable nearby city attractions and landmarks are the Baltimore Basilica, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Preston Gardens Park.


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Mount Vernon Hotel Deals

Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown by IHG

4 out of 5
24 West Franklin Street, Baltimore, MD
$123 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
$144 total
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Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Nice hotel- stylish and very centrally located. Half mile walk to a string of really good restaurants. Also some beautiful landmarks and architecture along the way. Parking garage across the street so don’t bother with valet. Hotel room was not as clean as I would have liked- we found a cat toy on ..."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown by IHG
Hotel Revival Baltimore

Hotel Revival Baltimore

4 out of 5
101 West Monument Street, Baltimore, MD
$149 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$174 total
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Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Unique design, beautiful rooftop restaurant with a breathtaking view, friendly staff, big room, wonderful stay."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Hotel Revival Baltimore
Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels

4 out of 5
2 E Read St, Baltimore, MD
$121 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
$142 total
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Stay at this 4-star hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (928 reviews)
"Staff was super friendly and communicative. They were accommodating and the vibe of this place is immaculate. Maximalist and beautiful. Every detail is taken care of."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels
Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor

Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor

4 out of 5
300 Light Street, Baltimore, MD
$159 nightly
The price is $187 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$187 total
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Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,754 reviews)
"This property was fantastic! Easy check-in/out process, friendly staff."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel

Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel

4 out of 5
202 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD
$161 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
$189 total
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Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,297 reviews)
"The hotel was magnificent"

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Lord Baltimore Hotel

Lord Baltimore Hotel

3.5 out of 5
20 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD
$113 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
$132 total
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Stay at this 3.5-star historic hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,168 reviews)
Good, but not great.
"Great location with good history. Upon our arrival (4 of us) the check-in line was long but staff was great. Got to our room - great size with carpet stains, a torturous lack of outlets or direct ability to charge a modern device, and what appeared to be recent amateur ceiling patch work. Our bathroom ..."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Lord Baltimore Hotel
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