Towson Hotels: Where to Stay in Maryland
Best hotels in Towson, Maryland, each checked against two sources. Compare the Sheraton, Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites, plus gaps we could not confirm.
Sammie O
Towson is the Baltimore County seat, a college town with a busy shopping and dining core. This guide covers the best hotels in Towson, Maryland, with at least two sources behind each pick. Four hotels sit in or beside town. A few more lie a short drive north. We flag every gap and every detail we could not verify. We do not quote rates, because rates change daily.
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Where to Stay in Towson, MD
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Hotels in Towson at a Glance
Towson has a short lodging list. Two Hilton hotels share one address downtown. One Sheraton stands beside Goucher College. One Holiday Inn Express stands on Cromwell Bridge Road. Those four are the core of this guide.
We checked each one against at least two independent sources. Sources included the hotel listings on Hotels.com, the Visit Maryland tourism site, the Hilton hotel directory, the Towson University visitor page, and the Goucher College visitor page.
Expect a mix of business travelers, campus visitors, and families. Campus move-in, graduation, and sports weekends fill rooms fast. Book early for those dates.
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel, Next to Goucher College
The Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel stands at 903 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD 21204. Goucher College lists the phone number as 410-321-7400. Towson University calls the Sheraton the closest hotel to campus and puts the hotel about two miles north of campus. Hotels.com lists a 17-minute walk to the university, so check the route against your own plans.
Hotels.com lists check-in from 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. The minimum check-in age is 21. The listing shows 283 rooms, an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a restaurant, a cafe, and a bar. Covered self parking and an electric vehicle charging point appear on the listing.
Towson University says the hotel offers a free shuttle to the university. Hotels.com lists a free area shuttle within 3 miles. Ask the front desk about shuttle hours before you rely on the service.
Pets are allowed according to Hotels.com. The listing names dogs and cats only, one pet per room, up to 45 pounds. Service animals are welcome. Call to confirm the current pet policy and any fees.
Hotels.com puts Goucher College and Towson Town Center a short walk away, about two minutes each. The Meyerhoff Arts Center and a Cinemark theater are also within a short walk.
Holiday Inn Express Towson Baltimore North
The Holiday Inn Express Towson Baltimore North stands at 1100 Cromwell Bridge Road, Towson, MD 21286. Goucher College lists the phone number as 410-823-4410 and places the hotel about two miles from the college.
Hotels.com lists check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. Guests must be at least 21. Listed amenities include free breakfast, free parking, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Connecting rooms are available. The hotel is non-smoking.
Pets are not allowed. Service animals are accepted. This matters if you travel with a dog, so read the policy twice before booking.
Hotels.com lists Goucher College about three minutes away by car and Towson University about five minutes away by car. Baltimore Penn Station is about 22 minutes by car. BWI Airport is about 33 minutes by car. Traffic can change every one of those times.
Hampton Inn by Hilton Towson
The Hampton Inn Towson stands at 21 West Susquehanna Avenue, Towson, MD 21204. The Hilton hotel directory shows the hotel in the Towson area, and the Visit Maryland listing describes 143 rooms. The hotel also appears on Hotels.com as Hampton Inn Towson Downtown. We could not find a phone number on the pages we read. Call Hilton or use the number in your booking confirmation.
Hotels.com lists check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. Guests must be at least 21 and must download the Hilton Honors app before check-in. Free buffet breakfast runs from 6:00 to 10:00 AM according to the listing. The indoor pool opens from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. A 24-hour fitness center is listed.
Covered self parking is listed as a paid service with height limits. Confirm the current fee with the hotel.
Pets are allowed according to Hotels.com. The listing names dogs and cats only, up to two pets, each up to 75 pounds. The listing shows a pet fee and notes a conflict in how the fee is described. Call the hotel to confirm.
The Visit Maryland listing says the hotel sits about two miles from SECU Arena and the Hampton National Historic Site. Hotels.com puts Towson University about a five-minute walk away and Towson Town Center about eight minutes away on foot.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Towson
The Home2 Suites by Hilton Towson shares the address 21 West Susquehanna Avenue, Towson, MD 21204. Visit Maryland lists the phone number as 667-275-7200 and describes 81 rooms.
Hotels.com lists check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. Guests must be at least 21 and must download the Hilton Honors app before arrival. Visit Maryland lists a fitness center, a free hot breakfast, and a heated indoor pool. Connecting rooms and paid covered parking appear on the Hotels.com listing.
Dogs and cats are allowed according to Hotels.com, up to two pets and 75 pounds each. Service animals are welcome. Call to confirm fees.
Hotels.com puts Towson University about a three-minute walk away, a Cinemark theater about six minutes away on foot, and Towson Town Center about eight minutes away on foot. Visit Maryland says the Hampton National Historic Site is about 10 minutes away by car.
Hotels Near Towson in Timonium and Hunt Valley
Some travelers choose hotels a short drive north when town rooms sell out. Goucher College and Towson University both list nearby options. We confirmed each name and address below on those college pages. We did not research amenities for them.
The Holiday Inn Timonium stands at 9615 Deereco Road, Timonium, MD 21093. Goucher College lists the phone number as 410-560-1000 and puts the hotel about 4.5 miles from the college. Hilton also lists a Hampton Inn and Suites Baltimore North Timonium, about 4 miles from its Towson search point.
The Courtyard by Marriott stands at 221 International Circle, Hunt Valley, MD 21030. Goucher College lists the phone number as 410-584-7070. The Embassy Suites by Hilton Baltimore Hunt Valley stands at 213 International Circle, Hunt Valley, MD 21030, with the phone number 410-584-1400 listed by Goucher College. The Residence Inn by Marriott Hunt Valley stands at 45 Schilling Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, with the phone number 410-527-2333.
Goucher College places the Hunt Valley hotels about nine miles from campus. The Delta Hotel by Marriott Baltimore North in the Village of Cross Keys, at 5100 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21210, sits about nine miles from the college as well. Its listed phone number is 410-532-6900.
Motels and Budget Stays in Towson
We found no independent motel we could confirm inside Towson. The sourced lodging list is made up of branded hotels. Old travel sites may still list motels or small inns in the area. Before you book any property missing from this guide, call the front desk and ask for the exact street address.
Private rentals also exist in Baltimore County. The previous version of this page mentioned them in general terms. We could not verify specific listings, so we do not recommend any here. Read each listing carefully and check the cancellation terms.
What We Could Not Confirm
Older listings name a Towson University Marriott Conference Hotel on West Burke Avenue. The current Towson University accommodation page does not list the property. We could not confirm whether the hotel is open under the old name, so we left the hotel out.
We found no phone number for the Hampton Inn on the pages we read. We found no verified rates, parking fees, or breakfast hours for the Sheraton, the Holiday Inn Express, or the Home2 Suites. Confirm all of these by phone.
Phone numbers for the Sheraton and the Holiday Inn Express come from a single college page. Treat them as unconfirmed until a call connects you to the right front desk.
Things to Do Near Your Towson Hotel
The Hampton National Historic Site stands at 535 Hampton Lane, Towson, MD 21286. The National Park Service runs the site and lists the phone number as 410-962-4290, option 2. The site preserves what remains of a once 25,000-acre plantation. The page tells the history of enslaved people, indentured servants, tenant farmers, paid laborers, and the Ridgely family. Visitors can enter the mansion only on a guided tour, and tickets are required. Gardens, grounds, the Overseer’s House, and the Enslaved Workers’ Quarters are part of the site. The park page does not list hours. Call or check the park calendar before you go.
Loch Raven Reservoir lies north of Towson in central Baltimore County. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources describes about 1,600 acres of managed land around the reservoir. Hiking, bird watching, horseback riding, and fishing are allowed. Rowing and paddle boating need a permit. Swimming is not allowed. Dogs must stay on a leash and out of the water.
The Loch Raven Fishing Center rents boats and kayaks in season. The center sits at 12101 Dulaney Valley Road in Phoenix, Maryland, and the county lists the phone number as 410-887-7692. Seasonal hours change, so call first.
Towson Town Center and the Towson University campus sit close to the downtown hotels. Towson University describes walkable shopping, restaurants, bookstores, a county library branch, and a cinema around campus. Towson University also notes Baltimore lies about eight miles south, with the National Aquarium, Camden Yards, Fort McHenry, and Fells Point.
How to Choose Where to Stay in Towson
Pick the Hampton Inn or the Home2 Suites for the most walkable base downtown. Hotels.com lists both within a short walk of the university and the mall. Home2 Suites lists connecting rooms, and the Hampton Inn lists a larger room count.
Pick the Sheraton if you visit Goucher College or want a full-service hotel with a restaurant and bar. Ask about the shuttle.
Pick the Holiday Inn Express if you want free parking and breakfast and plan to drive. The hotel does not allow pets.
Pick a Timonium or Hunt Valley hotel if town rooms sell out. Plan on a drive to reach Towson sights.
Whichever you pick, ask about parking, breakfast hours, and pet fees before you pay. Policies change.
Getting Around Towson
Listings show BWI Airport about 32 to 34 minutes by car from the Towson hotels. Baltimore Penn Station lies about 17 to 22 minutes by car, according to the Sheraton and Holiday Inn Express listings. Martin State Airport lies about 20 minutes away.
Traffic can add time. Plan extra minutes at rush hour. A car makes day trips to Hampton and Loch Raven far easier than transit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best hotels in Towson, Maryland?
We confirmed four hotels in or beside town. They are the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel, the Holiday Inn Express Towson Baltimore North, the Hampton Inn by Hilton Towson, and the Home2 Suites by Hilton Towson.
Where should I stay in Towson for Towson University?
The Hampton Inn and the Home2 Suites sit on West Susquehanna Avenue. Hotels.com lists both within a short walk of the university. Towson University also names the Sheraton as its closest hotel option, with a free shuttle.
Are there motels in Towson?
We could not confirm any independent motel in Towson. Call any property you find on an older listing before you book.
Do Towson hotels allow pets?
Policies differ. Hotels.com lists dogs and cats at the Sheraton, the Hampton Inn, and the Home2 Suites, with weight limits. The Holiday Inn Express does not allow pets. Call to confirm fees.
Is the Hampton National Historic Site near Towson hotels?
Yes. The site stands at 535 Hampton Lane in Towson. Visit Maryland puts the Hampton Inn about two miles away and the Home2 Suites about 10 minutes away by car.
Is a car needed in Towson?
A car helps for Hampton, Loch Raven, and the airport. Downtown hotels sit within a short walk of the university and the mall.
Conclusion
Towson has a small but solid hotel list. The Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites suit a walkable stay downtown. The Sheraton suits campus visits and longer stays with dining on site. The Holiday Inn Express suits drivers who want free parking. Call ahead to confirm rates, pet fees, and parking. Then book early for campus event weekends.
Looking further afield? Browse all Maryland guides.
Sammie O publishes Germ Trips, a travel guide covering hotels, restaurants, airport transfers and chauffeur services. The guides aim for practical detail and a clear recommendation rather than an undifferentiated list. Where a town has no good option, the guides say so and point to the nearest one that does. Guides are AI drafted. A small number have been checked against official listings, and those say so on the page.
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