Hotels in Laurel, Maryland

Laurel overview

Laurel is a budget-friendly place distinct for its live music and known for its college atmosphere and shops. You'll enjoy the ample coffee and bar options, along with outdoor areas for running and walking. Families will find plenty of fun at National Aquarium in Baltimore and Six Flags America. Make plans to visit the popular Ford's Theater and United States Capitol. If you're looking for a family- and business-friendly getaway, Laurel is for you.

Where to stay in Laurel

Laurel offers a wealth of accommodation options for business and leisure travelers alike. There are 666 hotels in the Laurel area and you can shop as many as 200 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 40%.

• • 107 2-star hotels with an average price of $55 per night
• • 284 3-star hotels with an average price of $90 per night
• • 216 4-star hotels with an average price of $99 per night
• • 23 5-star hotels with an average price of $179 per night

Here are the top hotels based on 213579 user reviews of Laurel hotels:

• • Homewood Columbia Laurel (Laurel)
• • Fairfield Inn By Marriott Laurel (Laurel)
• • Hampton Inn Laurel (Fort Meade Area) (Laurel)
• • Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Laurel (Laurel)
• • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Laurel (Laurel)

How to get to Laurel

Fly in to Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall), 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from downtown Laurel. Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) is the next closest major airport, 20.6 mi (33.1 km) away.

Train stations include:

• • Laurel Station
• • Laurel Park Station
• • Laurel Muirkirk Station

What to see around Laurel

Family-friendly attractions include:

• • Fairland Sports and Athletic Complex
• • Goddard Visitor Center
• • Six Flags America
• • Go Ape Treehouse Adventure Course
• • Smithsonian's National Zoo

The area's live music scene and cultural sights stand out, and places to visit include:

• • Laurel Museum
• • National Cryptologic Museum
• • African Art Museum of Maryland
• • Merriweather Post Pavilion
• • Greenbelt Museum

Below are some favorite shopping areas to find that perfect souvenir—or simply browse:

• • Dutch Country Farmers Market
• • Historic Savage Mill
• • Arundel Mills Mall
• • The Mall in Columbia
• • Shops at Wisconsin Place

Enjoy the university setting or the collegiate vibe around the area of:

• • Laurel College Center
• • Capitol College
• • Bowie State University
• • University of Maryland-College Park
• • Washington Adventist University

Some popular places in the area include:

• • Ford's Theater
• • United States Capitol
• • White House
• • National Aquarium in Baltimore
• • George Washington University

When to visit Laurel

Wondering when's the best time to visit? Here are seasonal norms to help you plan your trip:

Seasonal temperature averages

• • January-March: 59°F day, 24°F night
• • April-June: 87°F day, 38°F night
• • July-September: 87°F day, 52°F night
• • October-December: 72°F day, 25°F night

Seasonal rainfall averages

• • January-March: 9.8 inches
• • April-June: 10.6 inches
• • July-September: 11.4 inches
• • October-December: 10.0 inches