Hotels in Ellicott City, Maryland

Ellicott City overview

Visitors to Ellicott City can take time to see places like Centennial Park and Howard County Welcome Center. There's plenty more to see, including local sights like B&O Railroad Station Museum and Patapsco Valley State Park. Whatever your interests are, Ellicott City has something for you.

Where to stay in Ellicott City

Whether you're planning to stay for a night or for the week, the area around Ellicott City has accommodations to fit every need. Search for hotels in Ellicott City with Hotels.com by checking our online map. Our maps display the areas and neighborhoods around all Ellicott City hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. The best Ellicott City hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee.

How to get to Ellicott City

Fly in to Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall), 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from downtown Ellicott City. Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) is the next closest major airport, 30.8 mi (49.6 km) away.

What to see around Ellicott City

Nature lovers will appreciate these places:

• • Centennial Park
• • Patapsco Valley State Park
• • Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum

Some recommended places to see include:

• • Howard County Welcome Center
• • B&O Railroad Station Museum

When to visit Ellicott City

Wondering what time of year to travel, or what clothes to pack? Here are seasonal norms to help you with your planning:

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: 9.92 inches
• • April-June: 10.63 inches
• • July-September: 11.38 inches
• • October-December: 10.04 inches