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Our top choices for Downtown Wilmington hotels

The Hive

The Hive
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (17 reviews)
"Really like the space, it was clean, modern and ideally located"
United States
Joe
The price is AU$427
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
The Hive

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel! Staff was friendly, room was very clean, and breakfast was perfect. "
United States
Janette
The price is AU$233
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,537 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Mary Beth
The price is AU$239
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

ARRIVE Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (874 reviews)
"Love this place! Great location, boutique-styled rooms. "
United States
Tracy
The price is AU$225
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
ARRIVE Wilmington

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Convenient location. Staff was friendly and the room was clean."
United States
Geri
The price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Front Street Inn

Front Street Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (139 reviews)
"Great location, very clean, smooth entry transactions. Would definitely return."
United States
Joyce
The price is AU$352
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Front Street Inn

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
2.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (924 reviews)
"Great location and staff was friendly. "
United States
Scott
The price is AU$217
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
3.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (985 reviews)
"Great location great staff"
United States
Christopher
The price is AU$232
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Water Street Retreats

Water Street Retreats
3.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (244 reviews)
"Excellent location and very nice apartment."
United States
David
The price is AU$365
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Water Street Retreats

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
3.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (563 reviews)
"Beautiful property, great view of the river, friendly staff, really comfortable bed, amazing rooftop bar, and great location."
United States
Melanie
The price is AU$249
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown
3.0 star property
7.3 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (626 reviews)
"This place is exceptional from customer service to the cleanliness of the rooms. I truly enjoyed my stay also there are mexican and sushi restaurants and a movie theater in walking distance."
United States
Laura
The price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Tru by Hilton Wilmington
3.0 star property
6 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (492 reviews)
"Terrific hotel with a wonderful staff."
United States
Patricia
The price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Seabirds Motel At Kure Beach

Seabirds Motel At Kure Beach
2.0 star property
27.2 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (289 reviews)
"Recommend and especially for staying close to the beach and great space"
United States
Arturo
The price is AU$257
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Seabirds Motel At Kure Beach

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5 star property
15.8 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,569 reviews)
"Lovely hotel and the views are amazing "
United States
Cleachete
The price is AU$350
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Coastal Hideaway ~ 1/2 Mi to Beach + Boardwalk!

Coastal Hideaway ~ 1/2 Mi to Beach + Boardwalk!
3.0 star property
23 km from Downtown Wilmington
The price is AU$791
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Coastal Hideaway ~ 1/2 Mi to Beach + Boardwalk!

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"This place is literally perfect "
United States
Jisela
The price is AU$485
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG
2.5 star property
16 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (520 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff was friendly."
United States
Kimberly Jean
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

Surf Suites

Surf Suites
2.5 star property
14.2 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (549 reviews)
"Great location. Beautiful room. Easy access to the beach. "
United States
Kristi
The price is AU$351
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Surf Suites

Silver Gull Motel

Silver Gull Motel
2.0 star property
14.9 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Lee was wonderful! Great location!"
United States
Daniel
The price is AU$279
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Silver Gull Motel

Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove
2.0 star property
22.8 km from Downtown Wilmington
7.6 out of 10, Good, (522 reviews)
"Perfect "
United States
Timithy
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Pirates Cove
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Wilmington

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Front Street Inn
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
139 reviews
View
Exterior
ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
874 reviews
View
Rooftop bar
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,008 reviews
View
Luxury Condo
The Hive
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
17 reviews
View
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,005 reviews
View

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

Find the best Downtown Wilmington areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Wilmington Historic District

Wilmington Historic District is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

Riverfront District

If you're spending some time in Riverfront District, Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.

Landfall

While there might not be top attractions in Landfall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayfaire Town Center and Wrightsville SUP.

Wrightsville Sound

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wrightsville Sound and surrounding area, you can visit Mayfaire Town Center and Wrightsville SUP.

Seagate South

While there might not be top attractions in Seagate South, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and Screen Gems Studios.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Wilmington?
Downtown Wilmington is an historic neighbourhood known for its stunning river views. Make sure that you visit Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River as part of your Downtown Wilmington travel plans.
What's the best accommodation in Downtown Wilmington?
Based on our traveller data, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Wilmington. This hotel is steps from Riverwalk, and offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront and ARRIVE Wilmington.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Wilmington?
Expedia has 227 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Wilmington to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Wilmington area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Wilmington, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown Wilmington.
What is there to do around this Wilmington neighbourhood?
Downtown Wilmington's sights and attractions like Wilmington Railroad Museum, City Stage Theatre and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College offer insight into the local culture. Cape Fear River and The Cotton Exchange are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews and Burgwin-Wright House are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Wilmington. While you're out sightseeing in Wilmington, make sure that you visit other sights such as Battleship North Carolina or Bellamy Mansion Museum.

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