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Property	Property class	Guest rating
ARRIVE Wilmington	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 895 reviews	View
Front Street Inn	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 139 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,038 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
The Hive	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 18 reviews	View

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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Cape Fear Museum and Bellamy Mansion Museum.

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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.

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Top Downtown Wilmington Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great price for a hotel right off the Wilmington Historic Downtown Riverwalk."

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

8/10 Good

"Shell Island Resort is very appealing from the outside, and has a fabulous location right on Wrightsville Beach. The indoor/outdoor pool, hot tub, restaurant, & Tiki Bar are also great amenities. Unfortunately, the upkeep of the resort is not well-maintained. Upon entering our room, we immediately noticed the broken balcony furniture, a dirty floor, and a broken headboard on our bed. Additionally, the hot tub by the outdoor pool was broken, and when asked, the staff had no idea when it would be repaired. Both the Tiki Bar and the on-site restaurant had odd operating hours. If the upkeep of the hotel improves, we would consider returning for another visit."

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2/10 Terrible

"my room did NOT have air conditioning and the maintenance staff was unable to fix that, when i asked for another room i was told there no rooms available. The staff did not try to assist me in finding another hotel in Wilmington that was part of the Hilton Tapestry or any other accommodations. My weekend vacation, which included concert tx and dinner reservations; ended before it even got started as i was unable to find a place to stay . The Hotel Manager (Ronnie Salameh) was rude and acted as if he was the one that was inconvenienced....i used to stay here all the time....but something must have changed this year....i will NEVER book at the Ballast again."

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the room. Everything was clean and neat. The common areas were awkwardly quiet. The reception area could have used some background music or even white noise. People who were there waiting on a high energy concert were speaking in hushed tones. For people who want a very serene atmosphere, this is it. Also, the pool area--while very clean--is virtually non-descript. Not inviting, echoey. But absolutely met the requirements, just no positive personality."

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 224 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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Our top choices for Downtown Wilmington hotels

1. ARRIVE Wilmington

2. The Hive

3. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

4. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

5. Front Street Inn

6. Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7. Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

8. Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

9. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

10. Water Street Retreats

11. Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

12. Oceaneer

13. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

14. Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

15. The Sand Dunes

16. Dry Dock Inn

17. Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

18. Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

19. Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

Riverfront District

Wilmington Historic District

Landfall

The Bottom

Wrightsville Sound

Top Downtown Wilmington Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

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