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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, (1,143 reviews)
"Loved everything about our stay"
United States
Ashlee
The price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

2. Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
2.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (980 reviews)
"Overall fantastic stay! Staff was super friendly, very accommodating and nice to chat with while staying professional yet leisurely which made for a comfortable environment before even checking in. Rooms were very clean and well stocked on towels, coffee, extra toilet paper, etc and we absolutely loved the 24/hr coffee bar in the lobby that was always full. Will definitely be staying here again when in the area!"
United States
Jessica
The price is AU$201
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

3. ARRIVE Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (972 reviews)
"Wonderful staff and clean rooms!"
United States
Dustin
The price is AU$206
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
ARRIVE Wilmington

4. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
Cynthia
The price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

5. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Decent"
United States
Corey
The price is AU$236
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

6. 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, (1,732 reviews)
"Loved the location with so many things to do walking, or 5mins drive, and bed was super comfortable"
United States
Humberto J
The price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7. 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, (655 reviews)
"Nice, modern hotel in prime location. I liked the layout of the room. I would stay here again."
United States
JEFFREY C.
The price is AU$271
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

8. The Hive

The Hive
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (25 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Kaseem
The price is AU$517
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Hive

9. Water Street Retreats

Water Street Retreats
3.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (250 reviews)
"Pros: Great location and a beautiful view, reasonably priced. Cons: Strict AirB&B style check out rules, A/C won't go below 70, which for July is still hot to sleep in"
United States
Matthew
The price is AU$302
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Water Street Retreats

10. Dreamers BNB

Dreamers BNB
3.5 star property
Riverfront District, 0.8 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (410 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, and very peaceful!"
United States
Tara
The price is AU$339
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Dreamers BNB

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
2.5 star property
4.9 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel and everyone was helpful and friendly!"
United States
laura
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

12. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Tru by Hilton Wilmington
3.0 star property
6 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (750 reviews)
"Great stay in a good location."
United States
Kevin
The price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Tru by Hilton Wilmington

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
3.0 star property
6.2 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (618 reviews)
"Recently remodeled, nicely done, great rooms."
United States
Rodger
The price is AU$166
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

14. Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station
2.5 star property
New Market Center, 7.7 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"The check-in person was great, it was midnight before we got there and he got us checked in right away. The room was great."
United States
Jim
The price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

15. Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
3.5 star property
6 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (432 reviews)
"stay here monthly, always the best place in wilmington!"
United States
Kevin
The price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

16. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Dani
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

17. 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, (731 reviews)
"Wonderful property"
United States
John
The price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

18. Spark by Hilton Wilmington

Spark by Hilton Wilmington
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (330 reviews)
"Good hotel"
United States
Sara
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Spark by Hilton Wilmington

19. Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
2.5 star property
7.1 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was great! Clean, room, great staff, great breakfast and spacious parking."
United States
Jose
The price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

20. 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
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (377 reviews)
"It was an enjoyable stay."
United States
Paula
The price is AU$165
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Home2 Suites by Hilton 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
A courtyard with two wicker chairs, a small table, and a staircase leading to a balcony.
ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
972 reviews
View
A hotel with a large building, a waterfront view, and a dock.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,143 reviews
View
A hotel with a prominent clock tower, a covered entrance, and a parking area with a vehicle.
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a sofa, and a fire feature.
Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
655 reviews
View
A Hampton Inn hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a clear sky.
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
980 reviews
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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.

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 Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews and Bellamy Mansion Museum.

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 New Hanover County Arboretum.

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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 Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Wilmington?

Expedia has 218 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, Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and City Stage Theatre offer insight into the local culture. Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. The Cotton Exchange, The Eagle's Dare and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts 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 Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews or Burgwin-Wright House.

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