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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington
Exterior

ARRIVE Wilmington

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (721)
"Great boutique hotel"
The price is RM678
RM838 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
ARRIVE Wilmington
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
Exterior detail

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Love the accommodation! "
The price is RM608
RM688 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
Front Street Inn
1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

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)
"Very nice hotel and location. "
The price is RM659
RM744 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
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, (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 RM608
RM688 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
Restaurant

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 RM741
RM838 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
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, (909)
"Clean hotel in great location, "
The price is RM701
RM793 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
Water Street Retreats
Terrace/patio

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
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
Terrace/patio

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 RM644
RM728 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
The Hive
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 RM818
RM1,394 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
The Hive
Luxe 220
2 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxe 220

3.0 star property
The price is RM2,001
RM2,979 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Luxe 220
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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 RM1,115
RM1,373 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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, (1001)
"Great location, very nice staff."
The price is RM1,254
RM1,560 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
Silver Gull Motel
Balcony

Silver Gull Motel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Will stay again"
The price is RM1,097
RM1,240 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 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
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (77)
"Adorable resort style oceanfront hotel. Loved the decor. Would stay again. "
The price is RM1,266
RM1,613 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Trailborn Surf & Sound
Surf Suites
On the beach

Surf Suites

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (369)
"great views and nice location."
The price is RM1,309
RM1,479 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 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, (419)
"Nice rooms. Great staff and great snacks!"
The price is RM539
RM609 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Overall a great experience"
The price is RM709
RM802 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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, (1000)
"I Ike the area and the hotel is clean. Plenty of space for family"
The price is RM608
RM688 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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, (295)
"Great breakfast, too! "
The price is RM644
RM728 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 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 featuring interior views, heritage architecture and heritage elements
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.

Wilmington showing 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 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.