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Our top choices for Downtown Wilmington hotels

The Hive

The Hive
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (17 reviews)
"Really like the space, it was clean, modern and ideally located"
United States
Joe
The price is ฿6,114
฿10,524 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
The Hive

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,016 reviews)
"Loved the location! Loved the comfy bed! People were nice and it was walkable downtown."
United States
Emily
The price is ฿4,880
฿5,514 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

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, (1,534 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Mary Beth
The price is ฿4,732
฿5,347 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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)
"Excellent location. Convenient to historic downtown and "
United States
Chris
The price is ฿4,538
฿5,128 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

ARRIVE Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (881 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay here! We loved sitting out in the courtyard and having a drink in the evening."
United States
Kaylee
The price is ฿4,718
฿5,331 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
ARRIVE Wilmington

Front Street Inn

Front Street Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (139 reviews)
"Great location, very clean, smooth entry transactions. Would definitely return."
United States
Joyce
The price is ฿7,963
฿9,322 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Front Street 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, (925 reviews)
"Great location and staff was friendly. "
United States
Scott
The price is ฿4,578
฿5,173 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

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, (566 reviews)
"Great place great location and a really helpful and friendly staff"
United States
Renee
The price is ฿4,538
฿5,128 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

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, (989 reviews)
"Great. Close to everything. Great staff. "
United States
Dave
The price is ฿4,378
฿4,948 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Water Street Retreats

Water Street Retreats
3.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (245 reviews)
"Excellent location and very nice apartment."
United States
David
The price is ฿5,906
฿8,633 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
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
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (633 reviews)
"Great place to stay. "
United States
Bruce
The price is ฿3,962
฿4,478 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Tru by Hilton Wilmington
3.0 star property
6 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (501 reviews)
"The breakfast and pool were both excellent "
United States
Joseph
The price is ฿3,588
฿4,054 total
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Oceaneer

Oceaneer
2.0 star property
25.5 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (104 reviews)
"Great hotel. Super clean and easy access to the beach and pool."
United States
Susana
The price is ฿6,377
฿7,206 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Oceaneer

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5 star property
15.8 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,569 reviews)
"We love that the beach is just a step away"
United States
Nery
The price is ฿6,953
฿8,731 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Coastal Hideaway ~ 1/2 Mi to Beach + Boardwalk!

Coastal Hideaway ~ 1/2 Mi to Beach + Boardwalk!
3.0 star property
23 km from Downtown Wilmington
The price is ฿5,218
฿18,103 total
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Coastal Hideaway ~ 1/2 Mi to Beach + Boardwalk!

Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove
2.0 star property
22.8 km from Downtown Wilmington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (529 reviews)
"The property was clean. Chris was wonderful! It was a quaint vibe. Our stay was brief but great"
United States
Anna
The price is ฿3,191
฿3,606 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Pirates Cove

Surf Suites

Surf Suites
2.5 star property
14.2 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (552 reviews)
"Spacious, comfortable, well -equipped with a view of the sea. One of my favorite places in the world!"
United States
Sophie
The price is ฿7,803
฿9,556 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Surf 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
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (520 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff was friendly."
United States
Kimberly Jean
The price is ฿3,722
฿4,206 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

Silver Gull Motel

Silver Gull Motel
2.0 star property
14.9 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, good kitchenette, nice stay."
United States
David
The price is ฿6,334
฿7,158 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Silver Gull Motel

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)
"Nice hotel. Basic amenities but way over priced for the property."
United States
Joy
The price is ฿8,848
฿11,105 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Wilmington

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Front Street Inn
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
139 reviews
View
Exterior
ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
881 reviews
View
Rooftop bar
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,016 reviews
View
View from property
The Hive
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
17 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.

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.

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.

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 Cape Fear Museum and Bellamy Mansion 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.
What's the best accommodation in Downtown Wilmington?
Based on our traveller data, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Wilmington. This hotel is steps from Riverwalk, and offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront and ARRIVE Wilmington.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Wilmington?
Expedia has 221 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. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews and Burgwin-Wright House 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 Battleship North Carolina or Bellamy Mansion Museum.