Downtown Wilmington Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 wooden boardwalk by a river with bike rentals and a covered seating area.

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

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$161 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$161
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The Double Tree in Wilmington was the dirtiest hotel i have ever stayed at."

Reviewed on 17 July 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown

Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown

3.5 out of 5
422 Delaware Ave Wilmington DE
The price is AU$213 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$213
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good food, nice and helpful staff. Not the nicest area it’s located in."

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

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$186 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$186
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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
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$186 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$186
26 July - 27 July
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. ...
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$430 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$430
24 July - 25 July
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$228 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$228
26 July - 27 July
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,209 reviews)
"The rooms were clean, but the room itself was a little shoddy. The valance for the outside drapes were broken and hanging down. The couch had holes in it. Poor lighting in the bathroom. The cabinets snd the small refridgerator was not working porperly. And to top it off, the power went out the last ..."

Reviewed on 17 July 2026

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.
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Riverfront

Unique features of Riverfront include the restaurants and river views. Make a stop by Daniel S. Frawley Stadium or Delaware Children's Museum 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.

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.

Cool Spring

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

Trolley Square

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

Downtown Wilmington Travel Guide

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