Downtown Wilmington Travel Guide

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A historic building with ornate architecture, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
A historic building with ornate architectural details, including columns and decorative moldings.
A cityscape with a river, modern buildings, and a highway interchange.
A vibrant street corner with a red building featuring green and yellow accents, intersecting with Market Street and 4TH Street.
A river with tall grasses in the foreground, a bridge in the middle, and buildings in the background during sunset.

Stay near popular Downtown Wilmington attractions

A nighttime riverside walkway with a city skyline in the background.

Wilmington Riverwalk

9.0/10 (416 reviews)
After visiting Wilmington Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Our pick of the best Downtown Wilmington Hotel Deals

Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown

Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown

3.5 out of 5
422 Delaware Ave Wilmington DE
The price is AU$201 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$201
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG

3 out of 5
1220 N. MARKET STREET Wilmington DE
The price is AU$220 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$220
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District

DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District

4 out of 5
700 N King St Wilmington DE
The price is AU$223 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$223
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Staff was great, room was exactly what we needed. Easy walk to train station, river walk, great restaurants and the Queen music venue. Area around the hotel is currently under construction so a little tricky to access. Free wi-fi requires signing up for a "Hilton Honors" account which results in ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown

3 out of 5
1300 North Market Street Wilmington DE
The price is AU$214 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$214
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (401 reviews)
"All around great experience, friendly staff clean rooms."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown
Hotel Du Pont

Hotel Du Pont

4.5 out of 5
42 West 11th Street Wilmington DE
The price is AU$688 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$688
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Du Pont
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

4 out of 5
9000 Bartram Avenue Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$213 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$213
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
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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.
A riverside walkway with a black metal railing, a street lamp, and a building labeled 'River House' across the water.

Riverfront

Unique features of Riverfront include the restaurants and river views. Make a stop by Daniel S. Frawley Stadium or Delaware Theater Company while you're exploring the area.

South Wilmington

If you're spending some time in South Wilmington, Eden Park and Chase Fieldhouse are top sights worth seeing.

A street intersection with a traffic light, a clock tower, and a church in the background.

Hilltop

While Hilltop may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like World Cafe Live at the Queen and Grand Opera House.

Trolley Square

Trolley Square might not have many top sights, but Delaware Art Museum and The Playhouse on Rodney Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A city street with a historic building labeled 'City Hall,' a clock tower, and a church spire.

Cool Spring

While there might not be top attractions in Cool Spring, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Playhouse on Rodney Square and Grand Opera House.

Downtown Wilmington Travel Guide

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