Accommodations

Remington, Hampden, and Charles Village are within walking distance of Homewood; Mount Vernon and Downtown are well-connected with free public transportation; Bolton Hill, Federal Hill and Fells Point are close in a car but not via public transportation. The best hotel options are found in Mount Vernon. Airbnb would also be a good option, particularly if you are looking for lodging closer to campus, for instance in Remington or Hampden.

Transportation

  • BWI is the closest airport. The MARC commuter train connects the airport to the city; however, its infrequent service means that taxi or rideshare apps may be more convenient. Lyft tends to be quicker and more affordable than Uber when departing from BWI.

    Penn Station, a short bus or taxi ride from Homewood, is served by Amtrak and MARC trains, with frequent connections through the Northeast Corridor between Boston and Richmond.

  • The Charm City Circulator provides free service to all passengers. Its Purple Route is convenient for going between Homewood and points south, including Mount Vernon and the Inner Harbor. More information is available here.

    Johns Hopkins also provides a shuttle which runs between Homewood, Peabody, and the East Baltimore campus, convenient for travel between Mount Vernon and Homewood. Information available here.

    Otherwise, rideshare apps are the most reliable alternative. 

    Parking information is available here.

Nearby Dining

  • Bird in Hand - coffee shop and book store with light breakfast and lunch options

    Kajiken - Japanese ramen chain serving abura soba

    R. House - open food hall with a variety of restaurants and bar

  • Clavel - taquería and mezcalería using corn from Oaxaca and Puebla

    Doppio Pasticceria - Sicilian-inspired pizzeria and café

    Lote 787 - new restaurant serving Puerto Rican fare

    W.C. Harlan - small speakeasy, candle-lit

    Fadensonnen - beer garden, tavern, occassional experimental music venue

  • Ekiben - bao and bowls with a slight Ethiopian influence, very Baltimore mood

    Paulie Gee’s - intermittently wood-fired pizzeria with many vegan options

    The Verandah Kitchen - small restaurant serving Indian small plates and full meals

    The Bluebird - cocktail bar with some light dining options

    The Food Market - vaguely North American cuisine, carefully made, a little pricey

    Dylan’s Oyster Cellar - specialises in oysters and other seafood

  • The Helmand - fine Afghan cuisine

    Indigma - “modern Indian bistro,” a portmanteau of India and enigma

    Marie Louise Bistro - seasonal French-inspired menu

    Nepal House - momos and a wide variety of Nepali and North Indian options

    Dukem Restaurant - very popular Ethiopian restaurant

    The Brewer’s Art - brewery with “Belgian-style” beers and pub-style food

    Sugarvale - small cocktail bar with some light fare