Downtown Wilmington Travel Guide

Wilmington

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 wooden boardwalk by a river with bike rentals and a covered seating area.

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.
See properties

Top hotels in Downtown Wilmington

Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown

Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown

3.5 out of 5
422 Delaware Ave Wilmington DE
The price is ฿4,547 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿4,547
฿5,002 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"I was in town to see baseball. The staff was friendly …however, this comment goes to most hotels lately. I asked twice about historic places to see and was given an area map. Seems that folks don’t know anything about their area, which is sad. I felt safe in the parking garage as it is very secure. ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
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 ฿3,723 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿3,723
฿4,096 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
"This"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 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 ฿4,112 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿4,112
฿4,524 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (1,010 reviews)
"The hotel has been recently remodeled; the rooms are very nice and spacious, with a small kitchen. The breakfast was superb!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG
Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown

3 out of 5
1300 North Market Street Wilmington DE
The price is ฿3,969 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,969
฿4,366 total
9 Aug - 10 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 in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (374 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable! GREAT breakfast with eggs, waffles, oatmeal etc included. No pool. Pay for parking. Very nice hotel."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

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 ฿10,048 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿10,048
฿11,052 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ฿4,385 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿4,385
฿5,103 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (2,249 reviews)
"I was pretty upset the the pool was out of order on my stay. Other than that I enjoyed my stay"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
See all 621 properties in Downtown Wilmington
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

Find the best Downtown Wilmington areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A couple walking on a wooden boardwalk with a river and cityscape in the background.

Riverfront

Unique features of Riverfront include the restaurants and river views. Make a stop by Daniel S. Frawley Stadium or Delaware Sports Hall of Fame while you're exploring the area.

South Wilmington

If you're spending some time in South Wilmington, Eden Park and Chase Fieldhouse 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.

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.

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