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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (721)
"Great boutique hotel"
The price is RM668
RM827 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
ARRIVE Wilmington

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

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Love the accommodation! "
The price is RM537
RM607 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Very nice hotel and location. "
The price is RM661
RM747 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (909)
"Clean hotel in great location, "
The price is RM702
RM794 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (827)
"The breakfast is great, room and hotel was very clean."
The price is RM645
RM729 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (459)
"We enjoyed the rooftop bar and view. "
The price is RM742
RM839 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

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 RM819
RM1,395 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
The Hive

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1199)
"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 RM609
RM688 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Water Street Retreats

3.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (228)
"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

Luxe 220

3.0 star property
The price is RM2,004
RM2,983 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Luxe 220

Seabirds Motel At Kure Beach

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (191)
"We had a decent stay at property"
The price is RM530
RM599 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Seabirds Motel At Kure Beach

Silver Gull Motel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Will stay again"
The price is RM1,098
RM1,241 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Silver Gull Motel

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (265)
"Great place"
The price is RM519
RM587 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (466)
"Staff was very pleasant!"
The price is RM670
RM757 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (61)
"Will definitely stay here again! "
The price is RM548
RM619 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1418)
"Great location! We enjoyed our stay. "
The price is RM1,116
RM1,375 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

The Sand Dunes

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (417)
"I had a excellent stay and very convenient "
The price is RM928
RM1,062 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
The Sand Dunes

The Beach House

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (439)
"Great location, restaurants, shops etc all in walking distance "
The price is RM1,031
RM1,178 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
The Beach House

The Starlite Inn

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (160)
"Check-in was all done online and went very smoothly. The room is open and very clean with themed murals on the walls and extremely comfortable beds"
The price is RM704
RM809 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
The Starlite Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

Find the best Downtown Wilmington areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Wilmington Historic District map

Wilmington Historic District

Wilmington Historic District is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Cape Fear River, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

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 217 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.