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.
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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 ฿3,667 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,667
฿4,034 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 ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown

Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown

3.5 out of 5
422 Delaware Ave Wilmington DE
The price is ฿4,186 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,186
฿4,604 total
20 Sept - 21 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"All was well!"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
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 ฿4,738 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,738
฿5,212 total
13 Sept - 14 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! (1,011 reviews)
"The windows in my room were dirty on the outside and need to be cleaned. The breakfast was average. Better variety and higher quality would be appreciated."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 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 ฿4,738 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,738
฿5,212 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (394 reviews)
"Very convenient place. In the heart of downtown. Walking distance to most touristic attractions with the exception of the DuPont’s Estates. Very affordable and clean. If you are not looking for luxury great place to stay."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 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 ฿14,163 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿14,163
฿15,579 total
1 Oct - 2 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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport

3 out of 5
53 Industrial Hwy Essington PA
The price is ฿3,407 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,407
฿3,782 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (2,358 reviews)
"The staff is really nice and the breakfast is extremely good, but the room was not clean. The bed was fine as far as I could tell, but the bathroom had stains from other people. I’m not sure if it was throw up. There was also dead spiders in the room on the floor it just did not look like they mopped ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport
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Where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

Find the best Downtown Wilmington areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

A city street with a historic building labeled 'City Hall,' a clock tower, and a church spire.

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.

Highlands

While visiting Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Delaware Art Museum and Alapocas Run State Park.

Downtown Wilmington Travel Guide