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.    

This Months Featured Artists

Josh Moglia: Hostel staff member and event coordinator Josh Moglia is displaying his photos of Baltimore.  Be sure to stop by and take a look!

Upcoming Events at the Hostel:

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

Thursday Nights, 7pm - Join other hostellers for a pasta dinner, cook out, or make your own pizza! Share travel tales, make new friends, or simply enjoy some good food.  Dinner is $3 to $5 depending upon whats being served.   

Weekly Events - Be sure to check out the weekly events available only to hostellers staying the hostel.  The events are listed throughout the hostel and are a great way to meet people and disocover the city.

The Hostel in Photos: