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Our top choices for Downtown Wilmington hotels

1. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,047 reviews)
"Great hotel clean and great views"
United States
Latashia
The price is AU$267
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

2. 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, (1,583 reviews)
"Good stay, would stay there again"
United States
Estevan
The price is AU$254
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3. Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
2.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (935 reviews)
"The lady at the desk and the young man doing the valet parking were incredibly pleasant and helpful. The breakfast was good. My room was very clean. Overall it was very positive experience! ☺️ "
United States
Kevin
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

4. Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center
3.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (589 reviews)
"Great location and loved that they are pet friendly"
United States
Caitlyn
The price is AU$294
includes taxes & fees
23 July - 24 July
Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

5. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Great location, staff and cleanliness"
United States
Rhonda
The price is AU$195
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

6. 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, (999 reviews)
"I loved the location: the staff was exceptionally nice, loved my room location."
United States
Davila
The price is AU$234
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

7. ARRIVE Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (907 reviews)
"Very nice, hip place so convenient to all the happenings of Wilmington"
United States
Robert
The price is AU$229
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
ARRIVE Wilmington

8. The Hive

The Hive
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (19 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Kaseem
The price is AU$568
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
The Hive

9. Water Street Retreats

Water Street Retreats
3.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (246 reviews)
"Excellent location and very nice apartment."
United States
David
The price is AU$367
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Water Street Retreats

10. SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
3.0 star property
11.3 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Second time staying here. Clean accommodations, nice breakfast, great location to river front and Wrightsville Beach"
United States
Sharon
The price is AU$249
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

11. Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center

Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center
3.0 star property
Mayfaire, 10.7 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was great, we really like the location of everything from shopping and walking."
United States
Clifton
The price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center

12. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
2.5 star property
11.3 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (620 reviews)
"We enjoyed the stay. Very clean, nice staff. Definitely will come back to this hotel."
United States
Alfredo
The price is AU$212
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

13. Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire
3.0 star property
Mayfaire, 10.8 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Have stayed here several times, good location, clean rooms, breakfast is adequate."
United States
susan
The price is AU$249
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July
Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Landfall

Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Landfall
3.0 star property
Landfall, 11.1 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (373 reviews)
" Convenient location - decent breakfast, bar, outdoor pool was nice."
United States
Donald
The price is AU$249
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Landfall

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
2.5 star property
Wrightsville Sound, 12 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Alison
The price is AU$267
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

16. Element by Marriott Wilmington

Element by Marriott Wilmington
3.0 star property
Mayfaire, 11.1 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (88 reviews)
"Lovely property and the people are so friendly."
United States
Ann
The price is AU$368
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Element by Marriott Wilmington

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
3.0 star property
New Market Center, 7.8 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (313 reviews)
"Very comfortable stay, and better than average breakfast. Would definitely stay again."
United States
Myra
The price is AU$254
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

18. Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington
3.0 star property
New Market Center, 6.5 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Everything was nice and check in/ out was easy."
United States
Philip
The price is AU$182
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

19. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay here and the entire experience was delightful."
United States
Tom
The price is AU$605
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

20. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach
3.0 star property
New Market Center, 7 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Overall experience was delightfull"
United States
Michelle
The price is AU$195
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Wilmington

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
907 reviews
View
Rooftop bar
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,047 reviews
View
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,008 reviews
View
Indoor pool
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
935 reviews
View
Luxury Condo
The Hive
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
19 reviews
View

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

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

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.

Wilmington Historic District

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

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 New Hanover County Arboretum and Mayfaire Town Center.

The Bottom

While The Bottom may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bellamy Mansion Museum and Cape Fear Museum.

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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 Best Western Plus Coastline Inn.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Wilmington?
Expedia has 222 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. The Eagle's Dare, Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts and Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews 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 Burgwin-Wright House or Battleship North Carolina.

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