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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Verandas	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 47 reviews	View
Dreamers BNB	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 357 reviews	View
ARRIVE Wilmington	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 881 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 1,020 reviews	View

Where to stay in Wilmington Historic District

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

Downtown Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

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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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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 sun is setting and sky is almost clear of clouds at this Private dock in the Banks Channel near River To The Sea Bikeway bridge in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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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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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Top Wilmington Historic District Hotel Reviews

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2/10 Terrible

"I reserved the historic city view option , and what I actually got was a view of the roof, the a/c units and maybe the view of the roof of ONE of the historic buildings. The staff was amazing, however for the price that we paid we should have gotten a discount since we didn’t get the view that we paid for. If you select a historic view option, make sure you are not in rooms 312, 310, or 308."

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

8/10 Good

"The property was nice overall. The beach and location were beautiful. We had a premium suite which was nice but I’m not sure what the difference was in comparison to the others as they had the same square footage. We upgraded due to complaints about the regular suites and hoped that would make a difference. It was a very tight fit for two people. Having a bath and a half was a plus. The restaurant downstairs was excellent. The staff there was more than accommodating. Parking was easy. The beach was easily accessible, clean and not crowded. Our negatives were that there was hair in the bathroom sink, shower and on the bed. The half bath sink was stopped up and the bed slept terrible. The mattress definitely needs to be replaced. The bedroom only had one lamp and we were able to charge our phones due to having extended charging cords. All in all we would stay again as the things that we had issues with weren’t enough to ruin our trip."

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

6/10 Okay

"The room did not have a working phone. ? Of why there was a shower cap over the smoke detector. Maintenance did respond to the issues after the 2 nd time we asked! Took the cap off the smoke detector but phone was not fixed. Housekeeping did not make the beds between days. No trash done in our room. We reported this to front desk on our way out!"

Frequently asked questions

What is Wilmington Historic District like?

Wilmington Historic District is an historic neighbourhood known for its stunning river views and array of dining options. Are you looking for Wilmington Historic District travel tips? Make sure that you visit Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Wilmington Historic District?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay in Wilmington Historic District. 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 ARRIVE Wilmington.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Wilmington Historic District?

Expedia has 331 hotels and other accommodation options in Wilmington Historic District to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Wilmington area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Wilmington Historic District, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Wilmington Historic District.

What can I see and do in this Wilmington neighbourhood?

Attractions such as Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Bellamy Mansion Museum highlight Wilmington's cultural scene. Cape Fear River and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Burgwin-Wright House, City Stage Theatre and The Cotton Exchange are just a few of the places to visit in and around Wilmington Historic District. When you're sightseeing in Wilmington, Latimer House and Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center are also worth a stop.

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The Hive

ARRIVE Wilmington

Front Street Inn

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Dreamers BNB

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

The Verandas

Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Water Street Retreats

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Oceaneer

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Coastal Hideaway ~ 1/2 Mi to Beach + Boardwalk!

Pirates Cove

Silver Gull Motel

Surf Suites

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Where to stay in Wilmington Historic District

Downtown Wilmington

Riverfront District

Landfall

Wrightsville Sound

The Bottom

Top Wilmington Historic District Hotel Reviews

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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