Explore the Hostel

HI-Baltimore Hostel is situated in an historic 19th century mansion.  It was originally built in 1857 for a wealthy merchant named Francis W. Bennett.  Francis lived in the mansion along with his wife until his death in 1880.  Over the years the building has been used for various purposes, including individual residences and a fraternity house.  The building was purchased in 1983 by the Potomac Area Council of Hostelling International USA. 

From 1984 until 1999 HI-Baltimore operated out of the building.  It closed in 1999.  During its seven year hiatus the building went through a few years of neglect and was almost sold.  However, a dedicated group of volunteers from the Friends of the Baltimore Hostel group and members of the board of the Potomac Area Council stepped in to lovingly restore the hostel and make our July 1st 2007 (re)opening  a reality.    

HI-Baltimore Loves Art!

The Baltimore Hostel and Local Art:  You can't live in Baltimore and not find yourself getting caught up in the amazing DIY art culture.  From musicians, to theater performances, to warehouse art exhibits, to mixed medium creations, to writers and poets - Baltimore is thriving with amazing artwork done by amazing people.  Here at the hostel we try to bring a bit of that culture to you by hosting monthly art exhibitions, the occasional live music performance, and a monthly poetry/writers presentation series.  We want you to experience Baltimore through the eyes of the people who live in and love this city.   For a complete listing of art openings, performances, and other happenings please see our 'News and Event's' tab on our www.hiusa.org website. 

Hostel Events:

Every Morning from 8:15am to 10:30am –  FREE make your own pancake breakfast.  We provide the batter, chocolate chips, butter, and syrup - you do the rest!

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday @ 8pm, Movie Time! - Enjoy a new release with other hostellers on our brand new 42" LCD TV or projected on the big screen.  Free popcorn. 

Thursday Nights @ 7:30pm - Join other hostellers for an all you can eat pasta dinner and salad.  Share travel tales, make new friends, or simply enjoy some good food.  We request a $3 donation.  

Every Thursday starting in May @ 9pm, Pub Crawl! - Join other hostellers for a guided pub crawl tour of one of Baltimore's many neighborhoods.  Tours rotate neighborhoods each week.  The neighborhoods we visit are Fells Point, Station North Arts District, and Mount Vernon.  Bars on the tour include Brewers Art, Midtown Yacht Club, The Windup Space, Club Charlers, the Wharf Rat, Bad Decisions, Max's and many others.  Tours sometimes come with free shots at participating bars and free entry to events.  Must be 21+ with ID and have money for cab fare.  Sign up at the hostel and meet in the Lobby at 8:30pm.         

Weekly Events - Be sure to check out the weekly events available only to hostel guests.  The events are listed throughout the hostel and by the front desk.  They are a great way to meet people and disocover the city!  If in doubt ask the front desk for any event happenings, things to do in the city, or anything of interest going on.  We love Baltimore and we want you to as well! 

Special Events - Events happen all the time at HI-Baltimore.  Live music, movie showings, poetry and fiction readings, cookouts, and lots more.  To see a complete listing of events please see our 'News and Event's' tab on our hiusa.org website.  As always events are FREE to hostel guests.