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Our top choices for Downtown Wilmington hotels

The Hive

The Hive
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"Felt like home with the decor and comfort. Walking distance to downtown, bars, and restaurants. "
United States
Ameerah
The price is RM702
RM1,232 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
The Hive

ARRIVE Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (857 reviews)
"Very nice, upscale stay in downtown Wilmington. We really liked being able to walk to the riverfront and attractions: they also have one of the best restaurants in downtown Wilmington."
United States
Steven
The price is RM693
RM783 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
ARRIVE Wilmington

Front Street Inn

Front Street Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (139 reviews)
"Historic Wilmington. Clean "
United States
Kevin
The price is RM887
RM1,042 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Front Street Inn

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,505 reviews)
"Great location on the Cape Fear River and close to all the wonderful downtown restaurants. The rooms are clean, the staff is friendly, and the property is beautiful. "
United States
Christopher R
The price is RM579
RM654 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect waterfront downtown location "
Canada
Jason
The price is RM511
RM577 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Favorite hotel in Wilmington! Excellent location on the river walk that's convenient to restaurants and walking. The rooms are spacious and clean, and the breakfast is delicious - especially the made to order omelette station (with the best staff working there!)"
United States
KELLY
The price is RM615
RM695 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
3.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (550 reviews)
"Great location. Friendly staff. Nice rooftop views and restaurant. "
United States
SaliAnn
The price is RM629
RM711 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

Water Street Retreats

Water Street Retreats
3.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (244 reviews)
"Downtown Wilmington is great! There is excellent food, drink and entertainment. It's a fun place to shop, walk around eat and drink!"
United States
Paul
The price is RM680
RM1,006 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Water Street Retreats

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
3.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (978 reviews)
"Conveniently located in downtown Wilmington. In walking distance to nice restaurant and plenty of bars. Parking is a parking garage located next door. Not included in your stay. "
United States
Rachel
The price is RM649
RM733 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
2.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (920 reviews)
"Nice hotel, excellent location, easy walk to many shopping and dining options. The Wilmington River district area seems to attract some unhoused people, but doesn't feel unsafe."
United States
Kate
The price is RM597
RM675 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown
3.0 star property
7.3 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (613 reviews)
"Always love this chain! Comfortable and spacious suite, friendly staff and convenient location for both downtown Wilmington & Wrightsville Beach. "
United States
Becky
The price is RM534
RM603 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

Seabirds Motel At Kure Beach

Seabirds Motel At Kure Beach
2.0 star property
27.2 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (273 reviews)
"Motel price, hotel nice!!! Room for 6, very clean, nicely styled with very large screen Samsung TV. Super convenient larger than normal fridge, excellent for family. Full sized sink with dining and drink wear. I didn’t realize it was self check in, but it was super easy to figure out and do. Great location, with store and burger house a few doors down. Would stay here again for a longer stay. "
United States
John
The price is RM420
RM474 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Seabirds Motel At Kure Beach

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Tru by Hilton Wilmington
3.0 star property
6 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (472 reviews)
"This hotel was super clean and had everything you need (shampoo, soap, make up wipes, etc.). It was in a great location in Wilmington (no more than 10 minutes from everything). The staff was very helpful and kind. Made our quick visit to Wilmington easy!"
United States
Carly
The price is RM422
RM477 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5 star property
15.8 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,535 reviews)
"Internet worked fine. Restaurant and bar service. Staff friendly. Our room was really good. The views are superb!"
United States
LYNDA
The price is RM732
RM933 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Surf Suites

Surf Suites
2.5 star property
14.2 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (532 reviews)
"Our third stay here in the last 2 months. We love the location, full kitchen and smaller size hotel/suites. Staff treats you like family. Beautiful beach front location. "
United States
Jeffrey
The price is RM787
RM978 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Surf Suites

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Tasty vegan options at hotel restaurant. Great and quieter location on Wrightsville beach. Helpful and friendly staff. "
United States
Lauren
The price is RM926
RM1,181 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!

Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!
4.0 star property
24.5 km from Downtown Wilmington
The price is RM289
RM1,268 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!

Silver Gull Motel

Silver Gull Motel
2.0 star property
14.9 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great option in a pricey area to stay! Basic but clean and staff is friendly, and I felt safe. That’s all that matters to me!"
United States
Melinda
The price is RM501
RM566 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Silver Gull Motel

Boardwalk Inn

Boardwalk Inn
2.0 star property
23.3 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (142 reviews)
"The room was clean and even had a broom for me to sweep up sand! You can tell the property was build in the 60s or 70s but has been renovated and is very cute. The location is perfect- right on the boardwalk and beach. Plus it was close to shopping and many restaurants. Our only complaint was the tiny shower with a shower head that is too big. We had to stand against the shower wall to get wet! But we will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Leia
The price is RM470
RM688 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Boardwalk Inn

Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Motel
2.0 star property
23.4 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (239 reviews)
"Adorable, quaint, beach feel hotel in perfect walking distance to the boardwalk and Carolina Beach. Lots of great places to eat and shop without having to drive. Very convenient, well kept, felt safe, and had a great vibe. Communication from the hotel was excellent and instructions easy to folllow!"
United States
Ann
The price is RM413
RM466 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Carolina Beach Motel
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Wilmington

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
857 reviews
View
Rooftop bar
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
The Hive
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
16 reviews
View
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
Indoor pool
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
920 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

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

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.

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.

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

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wrightsville Sound and surrounding area, you can visit Mayfaire Town Center and Wrightsville SUP.

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.

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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 Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Wilmington?
Expedia has 226 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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