The Best Hotels in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
ARRIVE Wilmington	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 933 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,089 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 961 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 628 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

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

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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.

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Riverfront District

If you're spending some time in Riverfront District, Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts 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 Beach Museum of History.

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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 Bellamy Mansion Museum and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.

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Top Downtown Wilmington Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

10/10 Excellent

"Great views of the river. Lovely location…boardwalk is right outside the hotel. Parking was extra but easy in and out. Loads of restaurants and shopping nearby."

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

8/10 Good

"Overall the hotel was a great experience. The only ding I had was the elevator. We were there for 6 days and only one elevator worked. For the last two days the working elevator would violently shake while moving and at one point the doors didn’t open fully at first for us. Others said that the broken elevator had been down since January. So the wait to ride it was long and the obvious safety issue was a real concern. They kept making excuses but they had multiple days to fix it with no real plan to do so. Again, the rest of the stay was great, just FIX THE ELEVATOR for safety’s sake!"

Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely gorgeous modern hotel in a beautiful location. Room was very unique but we loved it. Great view, great roof top bar with amazingly kind employees. Beds were comfy, bathroom was super neat and had great water pressure and was very clean. Can tell this place is well taken care of. Breakfast is not Included but there is a spot on the main floor where you can purchase coffee and pastries. The river walk is right out back and very pretty. Parking was a bit pricey for $25 but we used the college covered parking for $10 which is literally across the street, steps away. The ONLY complaint I would have is there is a smoking spot right outside the front door of the hotel by valet so it can be very overwhelming when walking in or out. This should be moved to another location. Price for our stay was also incredible. Would definitely come back."

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 219 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, Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and City Stage Theatre offer insight into the local culture. Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. The Cotton Exchange, The Eagle's Dare and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts 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 Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews or Burgwin-Wright House.

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1. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

2. ARRIVE Wilmington

3. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

4. Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

6. Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

7. Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

8. Water Street Retreats

9. The Hive

10. Dreamers BNB

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

12. Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

13. Comfort Inn University

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

15. Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

16. Spark by Hilton Wilmington

17. Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

19. Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park

20. Baymont by Wyndham Wilmington

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Where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

Wilmington Historic District

Riverfront District

Landfall

Wrightsville Sound

The Bottom

Top Downtown Wilmington Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

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