Princess Place Travel Guide
Wilmington
Visit Princess Place
Things to do
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Gilded and Grit - History & Architecture Walking Tour
Top hotels in Princess Place
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
"Checked in and discovered breakfast plates were left in the cabinet and on top. Towels were mildewed. Room smelled mildewed. When I addressed the room conditions with the front desk staff, she could care less and offered to move my room. I just checked out."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Comfort Inn University
"Friendly staff. I was impressed with the bedding and the towels! Overall a clean place. I would stay there again."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026
The Sand Dunes
"We especially enjoyed the beach front room"
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
"The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast buffet was better than Hampton Inn, Myrtle Beach, comfortable pillows. And on a rainy day, they offered menu items for purchase so you didn’t have to go out in the torrential downpour. The tiki bar was very nice."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Princess Place
Downtown Wilmington
Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River, 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, 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.
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 Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews and Bellamy Mansion Museum.
