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Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,062 reviews)
"Great hotel clean and great views"
United States
Latashia
The price is 4.707.163 ₫
5.319.095 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

The Hive

The Hive
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (19 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Kaseem
The price is 6.981.262 ₫
10.800.956 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
The Hive

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location, staff and cleanliness"
United States
Rhonda
The price is 2.866.373 ₫
3.239.001 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
2.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (937 reviews)
"Great location and staff was friendly. "
United States
Scott
The price is 3.730.492 ₫
4.215.456 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

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, (1,601 reviews)
"Good stay, would stay there again"
United States
Estevan
The price is 4.444.193 ₫
5.021.938 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

ARRIVE Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (913 reviews)
"Very nice, hip place so convenient to all the happenings of Wilmington"
United States
Robert
The price is 4.076.035 ₫
4.605.920 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
ARRIVE Wilmington

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, (1,001 reviews)
"I loved the location: the staff was exceptionally nice, loved my room location."
United States
Davila
The price is 4.236.447 ₫
4.787.185 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center
3.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (599 reviews)
"Great location and loved that they are pet friendly"
United States
Caitlyn
The price is 4.970.133 ₫
5.616.251 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

Water Street Retreats

Water Street Retreats
3.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (246 reviews)
"Excellent location and very nice apartment."
United States
David
The price is 5.135.804 ₫
7.381.305 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Water Street Retreats

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
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (665 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Tasha Mhae
The price is 3.428.603 ₫
3.874.321 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5 star property
15.8 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,624 reviews)
"Best beach view, clean good spacious rooms!"
United States
Seshi
The price is 8.651.713 ₫
10.479.880 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG
2.5 star property
16 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (536 reviews)
"Very quick check in, extremely comfortable beds, and delicious breakfast! I would stay here again."
United States
Sara
The price is 3.208.234 ₫
3.625.304 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Tru by Hilton Wilmington
3.0 star property
6 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (563 reviews)
"Enjoyed stay there"
United States
Jeffrey
The price is 2.980.765 ₫
3.368.264 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Surf Suites

Surf Suites
2.5 star property
14.2 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (586 reviews)
"Nice location, clean and comfortable"
United States
John
The price is 8.651.713 ₫
10.370.748 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Surf Suites

Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
2.5 star property
Wrightsville Sound, 12 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Alison
The price is 4.086.817 ₫
4.618.103 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
4.0 star property
14.4 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (319 reviews)
"Great beach location!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is 10.124.345 ₫
12.569.440 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

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, (1,002 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay here and the entire experience was delightful."
United States
Tom
The price is 8.914.683 ₫
10.965.060 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
2.5 star property
11.3 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (632 reviews)
"We enjoyed the stay. Very clean, nice staff. Definitely will come back to this hotel."
United States
Alfredo
The price is 3.424.658 ₫
3.869.863 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Silver Gull Motel

Silver Gull Motel
2.0 star property
14.9 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
christopher
The price is 7.073.893 ₫
7.993.499 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Silver Gull Motel

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3.5 star property
23.4 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean rooms, super friendly staff! "
United States
Cobie
The price is 9.250.759 ₫
10.453.358 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
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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
913 reviews
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Rooftop bar
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,062 reviews
View
Luxury Condo | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
The Hive
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
19 reviews
View
Indoor pool
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
937 reviews
View
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

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

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.

Wilmington Historic District

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

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 New Hanover County Arboretum and Mayfaire Town Center.

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 Bellamy Mansion Museum and Cape Fear Museum.

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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.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Wilmington?
Expedia has 223 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. The Eagle's Dare, Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts and Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews 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 Burgwin-Wright House or Battleship North Carolina.