The hotels in the first list are all located in downtown Baltimore. Hotels within walking distance are noted, and the hotels listed as 1 mile from the venue are still possible to access on foot. There are other events going on in Baltimore at the time of MDF, and the downtown hotels have been raising their prices.
If you're on a budget, consider the hotels with cheaper rates in the second list. A taxi would be needed, but it's better than paying outrageous rates at the closest hotels. Some of the hotels in the second list offer free shuttles to the downtown area as well.
As always, websites such as expedia, hotwire, and travelocity could produce cheaper rates than reserving a room directly through the hotel website.
These 2 lists are not the only possible hotels to stay at, but we consider them to be the best options.
If you're flying to Baltimore and are looking for a cheap way to reach the downtown area, the light rail departs from BWI airport and the cost is $1.60 one way. Alternatively, we recommend reserving a ride from the airport to your hotel at www.supershuttle.com. Super Shuttle fares are usually around $12 one way per person.