Riverfront Travel Guide

Wilmington

A riverside walkway with trees, a building, and a sunset.
A river with tall grasses in the foreground, a bridge in the middle, and buildings in the background during sunset.
A couple walking on a wooden boardwalk with a river and cityscape in the background.
A brick building with arched windows and a circular pathway.
A park with a river, benches, and a covered walkway.

Stay near popular Riverfront attractions


Top hotels in Riverfront

Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront

Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront

3 out of 5
760 Justison Street Wilmington DE
The price is ฿5,043 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿5,043
฿5,547 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent location, great staff on alll levels"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront
Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

3 out of 5
820 Justison Street Wilmington DE
The price is ฿5,124 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿5,124
฿5,636 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (868 reviews)
"The hotel is fine for the most part but the breakfast was lacking and on my second day there was no breakfast available"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
Quality Hotel Philadelphia Airport

Quality Hotel Philadelphia Airport

2.5 out of 5
45 Industrial Hwy Essington PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,621 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿2,621
฿2,909 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Essington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Harrah's Casino and Racetrack and Bridgeport ...
6.2/10 (1,827 reviews)
"Every time I need to get in the room I had to have a staff member let me in. If no one was available I had to wait until ther was someone. It was horrible"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Quality Hotel Philadelphia Airport
Quality Inn Newark - Wilmington

Quality Inn Newark - Wilmington

2.5 out of 5
65 Geoffrey Dr Newark DE
The price is ฿2,020 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿2,020
฿2,242 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newark. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Christiana Mall and Delaware Park ...
5.8/10 (1,005 reviews)
"The general area was not well maintained or clean. The room was not that clean and the bathtub had paint chips and looked stained. The pool area had trash all over it. The location was great. It is not a good Quality Inn."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Quality Inn Newark - Wilmington
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport

2.5 out of 5
53 Industrial Hwy Essington PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,613 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿3,613
฿4,010 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Essington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,255 reviews)
"Entire hotel is rundown. The flooring of the elevator is broken, and hole was cover with a mat and elevator door was very narrow. Ceiling tiles were missing through out the hotel. Every machine in the hotel gym was broken, almost all the dumbbells were missing. The floor of bathroom in our room was ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Philadelphia Airport Ridley

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Philadelphia Airport Ridley

2.5 out of 5
155 S Stewart Ave Ridley Park PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,464 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿3,464
฿3,844 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ridley Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very good! (1,422 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Philadelphia Airport Ridley
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Where to stay in Riverfront

Find the best Riverfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Wilmington

Unique features of Downtown Wilmington include the bars and theatres. Make a stop by Grand Opera House or World Cafe Live at the Queen 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.

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.

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.

Cool Spring

While there might not be top attractions in Cool Spring, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brandywine Zoo and The Playhouse on Rodney Square.



Riverfront Travel Guide