Princess Place Travel Guide
Wilmington
Visit Princess Place
Things to do
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
History and Architecture Walking Tour
Top hotels in Princess Place
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
"It was a fine place to stay for what we needed but the continental breakfast could have been better and more towels would be nice. We also had very small pillow the first night and had to complain. We did get more the next night."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026
Comfort Inn University
"When we arrived the room was frigid, maybe 62 degrees, way over air conditioned, so we turned the unit up to 70 degrees to let it warm up. We came back to our room from dinner out that night and the tile floors and carpeting were soaking wet, with visible puddles everywhere. We called the front desk ..."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
"Great management, friendly staff. Clean hotel"
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"The furniture and rugs throughout need to be replaced. Things seemed worn out. The hotels location is amazing!"
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026
The Sand Dunes
Where to stay in Princess Place
Downtown Wilmington
Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.
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, Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 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.
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 Bellamy Mansion Museum and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.
