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Top Trending Hotels Near Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington
Exterior

ARRIVE Wilmington

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (727)
"Great boutique hotel"
The price is €168
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
ARRIVE Wilmington
Front Street Inn
Room

Front Street Inn

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (133)
"Super convenient (proximity to shops/dining & parking) and great staff! Rooms very clean & comfortable."
Front Street Inn
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Rooftop bar

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Great location and amenities. Would definitely stay there again."
The price is €152
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
Reception

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Even though we only stayed one night, everything was top notch! Friendly staff, nice rooms and the breakfast was very good!! "
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
Banquet hall

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (466)
"Good hotel."
The price is €161
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Terrace/patio

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1207)
"Loved staying here. So many comfortable places to visit, location is perfect for walking, valet was great, rooms were spacious and clean. "
The price is €139
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
Lobby

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (912)
"Clean hotel in great location, "
The price is €152
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (829)
"We enjoyed our stay at Hampton Inn Downtown Wilmington very much."
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
The Hive
The Hive 103 Bees Knees | Private kitchen

The Hive

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (9)
"Amazing place, we can’t wait to go back!"
The price is €283
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
The Hive
Luxe 220
2 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxe 220

3.0 star property
The price is €606
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Luxe 220
Water Street Retreats
Signature Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, River View (Condo 1) | Terrace/patio

Water Street Retreats

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (230)
"It was a great stay overall! There was a letter board that was welcoming us and it was a very cute touch. The parking situation wasn’t the best, but wasn’t too far away."
Water Street Retreats
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1429)
"Excellent beach front property and great staff!"
The price is €313
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great location, very nice staff."
The price is €282
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
Silver Gull Motel
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette, Ocean View | Balcony

Silver Gull Motel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Will stay again"
The price is €251
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Silver Gull Motel
Trailborn Surf & Sound
Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 10 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Trailborn Surf & Sound

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (84)
"Adorable resort style oceanfront hotel. Loved the decor. Would stay again. "
The price is €327
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Trailborn Surf & Sound
Surf Suites
On the beach

Surf Suites

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (375)
"great views and nice location."
The price is €290
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Surf Suites
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG
Terrace/patio

Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (423)
"My husband and I stayed here for two nights and were very impressed! The hotel was clean and in a nice area. We would stay here again. "
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Overall a great experience"
The price is €156
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
Lobby

SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"I Ike the area and the hotel is clean. Plenty of space for family"
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
Exterior

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (308)
"Great breakfast, too! "
The price is €148
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
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Where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

Find the best Downtown Wilmington areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Wilmington showing interior views, heritage elements and heritage architecture
Wilmington Historic District map

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.

Wilmington featuring a river or creek
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Riverfront District map

Riverfront District

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 map

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 map

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.

Seagate South map

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 Screen Gems Studios.

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 Expedia customer reviews, ARRIVE Wilmington is the highest ranked property in Downtown Wilmington. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Riverwalk, and it offers a restaurant and private gardens. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Front Street Inn and Best Western Plus Coastline Inn.

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, 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.