Downtown Wilmington Travel Guide

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Top hotels in Downtown Wilmington

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC
The price is ฿4,653 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿4,653
฿5,257 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,229 reviews)
"The view and the staff were very nice. However there was a hair in the shower area that was on the shower seat."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

3.5 out of 5
9 Estell Lee Place, Wilmington, NC
The price is ฿4,653 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿4,653
฿5,257 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet hotel. The staff is super helpful. Would recommend this hotel for any stay in the Wilmington area"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

3 out of 5
501 NUTT STREET, Wilmington, NC
The price is ฿5,376 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿5,376
฿6,075 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (471 reviews)
"Staff was friendly, lobby is spaciousness with plenty of seating. Check in was great. They gave us an extra parking pass for the day for my friends son who was visiting with us for the day which I thought was awesome. It’s walkable to everything downtown. The beds are super comfortable and the air ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

3 out of 5
229 North 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC
The price is ฿4,635 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿4,635
฿5,237 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (915 reviews)
"Close to the downtown vibrancy … but quite comfortable and convenient set up."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

2.5 out of 5
503 Nutt St, Wilmington, NC
The price is ฿3,551 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿3,551
฿4,013 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Great location
"Awesome location. Next to river walk and walking distance to downtown. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Complimentary breakfast was good. Room was very clean but could be updated. It had a refrigerator but no microwave."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
ARRIVE Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington

4 out of 5
101 S. Second St., Wilmington, NC
The price is ฿5,101 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿5,101
฿6,313 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (733 reviews)
"Beautiful comfy!"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

ARRIVE Wilmington
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Wilmington

Wilmington which includes an administrative building

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.

Riverfront District
Wilmington which includes an administrative building

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.

Wilmington Historic District
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Brooklyn Arts District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Brooklyn Arts District and surrounding area, you can visit Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion.

Brooklyn Arts District
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Northside

Though Northside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion.

Northside
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Forest Hills

While Forest Hills 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.

Forest Hills
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Sunset Park

While Sunset Park isn't home to many top sights, Greenfield Lake Amphitheater and Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sunset Park

Downtown Wilmington Travel Guide