Columbia, MD

Travel Guide

Aerial panorama of single family homes and town house neighborhoods around Lake Elkhorn, a manmade lake in Owen Brown village in Columbia Maryland USA
Yellow, orange sunset sky behind the commercial office buildings at Columbia Town Center Howard County Maryland United States
Stairs and grasses along the shore of Wilde Lake in Columbia, Ma
Beautiful sky reflecting in Wilde Lake, in Columbia, Maryland.
Evening reflections at Wilde Lake in Columbia, Maryland.

Where to stay in Columbia

Centennial Park is a Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks' public park located in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Harper's Choice

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Nestled in northwest Columbia, this village boasts an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, and a pool in Hobbit's Glen. Enjoy the walking/biking trail connecting neighborhoods, or visit the Harper's Choice Village Center for shopping and dining.

Harper's Choice
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Sonesta Select Columbia

Sonesta Select Columbia

3 out of 5
8910 Stanford Blvd Columbia MD
$72 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$81 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,233 reviews)
Didn't really use it

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Sonesta Select Columbia
DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia

DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia

4 out of 5
5485 Twin Knolls Rd Columbia MD
$106 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$120 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
very nice !

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG

3.5 out of 5
6400 Ivy Lane Greenbelt MD
Fully refundable
$93 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$105 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Greenbelt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,332 reviews)
Clean room, great staff, amazing room and view. Only issue was with the location being 20-25 mins away from city and the bar who over charged $125 for 4 shots of whiskey and 1 Espresso Martini. She did try to make the bill for 25 mins and finally charged $125. I dont know in what world they would ...

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
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Convention Center corporate apartments

Convention Center corporate apartments

4 out of 5
100 Water St Baltimore MD
Stay at this apartment in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room washers/dryers, and climate control. Popular attractions Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina and Oriole ...
2/10 (1 review)
We were last minute moved to an entirely different location further away from the stadium than we wanted to be. The new reassigned place was nothing like the one we booked. It was not upkept well, the building had elevator issues to a point we had to wait for a while before we could even go up to ...

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

Convention Center corporate apartments
Global Luxury Suites Bethesda Chevy Chase

Global Luxury Suites Bethesda Chevy Chase

3.5 out of 5
4850 Rugby Ave Bethesda MD
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Bethesda. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Smithsonian's National ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (110 reviews)
It was extremely confusing. There were no clear instructions on where to park or where to obtain the keys. I also spent a significant amount of time trying to determine whether I was in the correct apartment. When I arrived, there was an extra set of keys and an envelope left on the counter, but ...

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Global Luxury Suites Bethesda Chevy Chase
Chic Downtown In-Law Suite

Chic Downtown In-Law Suite

Washington DC
Stay at this apartment in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Smithsonian Institution and National ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (63 reviews)
Host was wonderfully responsive, pictures are accurate, didn't say on the listing but kitchen was stocked with pots and pans and cooking utensils which was nice. Unfortunately the snacks weren't stocked like the picture haha and there was only one butter knife but hey better than nothing. WiFi was ...

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Chic Downtown In-Law Suite
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Popular places to visit

Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina

Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina

The transformed former seaport is packed with museums, shops and family attractions and is one of the city’s most photographed areas.

Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina
National Aquarium in Baltimore

National Aquarium in Baltimore

Inner Harbor’s biggest attraction recreates the marine and terrestrial habitats of thousands of animals from many parts of the globe.

National Aquarium in Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Johns Hopkins University as part of your travels around Baltimore. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.

Johns Hopkins University
Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Watch Baltimore’s beloved baseball team play on their home field, located inside a groundbreaking stadium famous for blending classic and modern design elements.

Oriole Park at Camden Yards
M&T Bank Stadium

M&T Bank Stadium

Catch an event at M&T Bank Stadium during your trip to Baltimore. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.

M&T Bank Stadium
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Baltimore Convention Center

Learn about the events happening at Baltimore Convention Center during your trip to Baltimore. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.

Baltimore Convention Center

Things to do

Evening view of the roof top deck on the Spirit of Baltimore cruise vessel

City Cruises Baltimore: Signature Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live DJ & Bars

$102
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Baltimore: Signature Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live DJ & Bars
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

$101
per traveler
94% of travellers recommend
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Glow in the Dark Splatter Paint Experience

Glow in the Dark Splatter Paint Experience

$40
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Glow in the Dark Splatter Paint Experience
Italian Pasta Making Class for Beginners in Baltimore

Italian Pasta Making Class for Beginners in Baltimore

$75
per adult
Italian Pasta Making Class for Beginners in Baltimore
Baltimore : Italian Pasta Making Class for Beginners

Baltimore : Italian Pasta Making Class for Beginners

$75
per adult
Baltimore : Italian Pasta Making Class for Beginners
Cooking or Baking Lesson with a Maryland Local Karen in her Home

Cooking or Baking Lesson with a Maryland Local Karen in her Home

$106
per adult
Cooking or Baking Lesson with a Maryland Local Karen in her Home
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Laurel

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