Downtown Wilmington Travel Guide

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A historic building with ornate architecture, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
A historic building with ornate architectural details, including columns and decorative moldings.
A cityscape with a river, modern buildings, and a highway interchange.
A vibrant street corner with a red building featuring green and yellow accents, intersecting with Market Street and 4TH Street.
A river with tall grasses in the foreground, a bridge in the middle, and buildings in the background during sunset.

Stay near popular Downtown Wilmington attractions

A nighttime riverside walkway with a city skyline in the background.

Wilmington Riverwalk

9.0/10 (416 reviews)
After visiting Wilmington Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Things to do

Wilmington: Aloha Hour Tropical Cruise

Wilmington: Aloha Hour Tropical Cruise

฿1,401
per adult
Wilmington: Aloha Hour Tropical Cruise
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Top hotels in Downtown Wilmington

DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District

DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District

4 out of 5
700 N King St Wilmington DE
The price is ฿3,689 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,689
฿4,057 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Breakfast was good, if costly, because other Hilton properties have free breakfast. Also, having to pay for parking was disappointing."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG

3 out of 5
1220 N. MARKET STREET Wilmington DE
The price is ฿5,065 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,065
฿5,571 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"The staff is really wonderful. Maria at the front desk with a kind word in the morning. Julio brought a luggage rack to my room when I couldn't find one. The housekeeping staff was lovely when I needed to replace some towels. Wonderful place to stay."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown

Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown

3.5 out of 5
422 Delaware Ave Wilmington DE
The price is ฿4,505 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,505
฿4,955 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown

3 out of 5
1300 North Market Street Wilmington DE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,498 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,498
฿4,948 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 in their reviews. ...
Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown
Hotel Du Pont

Hotel Du Pont

4.5 out of 5
42 West 11th Street Wilmington DE
The price is ฿18,633 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿18,633
฿20,496 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Du Pont
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

4 out of 5
9000 Bartram Avenue Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿4,071 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,071
฿4,737 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,336 reviews)
"My stay was okay. The sink was clogged and stains in the shower. The room itself was clean and I liked the space. Definitely big enough for two or three people even in the room with two tvs."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
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Where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

Find the best Downtown Wilmington areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A riverside walkway with a black metal railing, a street lamp, and a building labeled 'River House' across the water.

Riverfront

Unique features of Riverfront include the restaurants and river views. Make a stop by Daniel S. Frawley Stadium or DuPont Environmental Education Center while you're exploring the area.

South Wilmington

If you're spending some time in South Wilmington, Chase Fieldhouse and Eden Park are top sights worth seeing.

A street intersection with a traffic light, a clock tower, and a church in the background.

Hilltop

While Hilltop may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like World Cafe Live at the Queen and Grand Opera House.

Highlands

While visiting Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Delaware Art Museum and Brandywine Creek.

Trolley Square

Trolley Square might not have many top sights, but Brandywine Zoo and Delaware Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Downtown Wilmington Travel Guide