APTA | American Public Transportation Association 2026

The Baltimore Convention Center is located in central downtown Baltimore, connected to major hotels, with easy access to dining and attractions. The Center offers 300,000 square feet of contiguous exhibition space, approximately 85,000 square feet of meeting space (50 meeting rooms), and a multifunctional 36,672-square-foot ballroom, giving it the capacity and flexibility for a variety of professional events. It consists of two connected buildings and has two hotels directly connected to it, with many more hotels within reasonable walking distance. It is connected to Baltimore's skywalks, is a less than 10-minute walk to the Inner Harbor and its food and entertainment options, and sits across the street from the Orioles' baseball stadium. The SLEEP registration desk is located in the Pratt Street Lobby of the convention center.

Attendees should note that on-site public parking at the Baltimore Convention Center is limited. At comparable large events, public parking is not available at the BCC itself, and parking has been arranged at Camden Yards (for example, Lot C) across the street, with a shuttle running to the Pratt Street entrance. Numerous downtown garages and lots are also available nearby. Street and lot parking are available throughout downtown, and parking can be booked in advance through SpotHero via the website or app, with a discount code (VISITBAL) offering 10% off for new SpotHero users. Rates and availability are subject to change, so confirm current options before you travel.

By air: Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) is the main commercial airport serving Baltimore and is roughly a 9.7-mile drive to the Baltimore Convention Center — about a 17-minute drive, and accessible via taxi, shuttle service, train, or rideshare.

Public transit: The west end of the facility is served by the Convention Center/Pratt Street Station of the Maryland Transit Administration's light rail system, providing direct links to both BWI Airport and Baltimore Penn Station (MARC Penn Line and Amtrak Northeast Corridor trains). The Center is less than 2 miles from Baltimore's Penn Station, reachable within 10 minutes by taxi or rideshare.

Rideshare and taxi: Taxis are available outside baggage claim at BWI, and Lyft and Uber are authorized to provide services at the airport. Rental cars are available at BWI, with a free shuttle between the terminal and the Car Rental Facility.

Visit Baltimore is the exclusive housing provider for SLEEP 2026, offering discounted rates at partner hotels near the convention center, including:

• Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor (HQ Hotel) — $299, 3-minute walk, 401 W Pratt St
• Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor — $259, 3-minute walk, 300 Light St
• Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards — $269, 3-minute walk, 110 S Eutaw St
• Days Inn by Wyndham Baltimore Inner Harbor — $189, 3-minute walk, 100 Hopkins Pl
• Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor — $149, 5-minute walk, 1 E Redwood St
• Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore — $229, 6-minute walk, 550 Light St
• Hampton Inn Baltimore Convention Center — $169, 6-minute walk, 550 Washington Blvd
• Hotel Monaco Baltimore (A Kimpton Hotel) — $259, 6-minute walk, 2 N Charles St
• Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel — $259, 7-minute walk, 202 E Pratt St
• Lord Baltimore Hotel — $269, 7-minute walk, 20 W Baltimore St

Room rates are subject to change; reserve early to secure the best rates and availability.