What's it like in Downtown Wilmington?

Downtown Wilmington is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its theater scene and opera houses. Be sure to check out Grand Opera House and World Cafe Live at the Queen as part of your Downtown Wilmington travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Wilmington?

Based on our traveler data, DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Wilmington. This hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Wilmington Riverwalk, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown and Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG .

How many hotels will I find in the Downtown Wilmington area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Wilmington, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 36 Downtown Wilmington hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Wilmington, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Downtown Wilmington.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Wilmington?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Wilmington, click here .

What is there to do around this Wilmington neighborhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, Christina Park, and Brandywine Park. Grand Opera House and World Cafe Live at the Queen are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Wilmington include The Playhouse on Rodney Square, Delaware Theater Company, and Delaware Theatre Company. While you're out sightseeing, Kalmar Nyckel Museum and Shipyard and Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts are a couple of additional sights to visit in Wilmington.

How can I get around Downtown Wilmington and the greater Wilmington area?

If you want to venture out of town, Wilmington Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Wilmington, DE (ZWI-Wilmington Train Station).

Top Downtown Wilmington Hotels

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A modern kitchen with a large island, wine bottles, and glasses on shelves.

1. Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG

Downtown Wilmington

Quanesha

₩212,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, ottomans, and a coffee table.

2. Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown

Downtown Wilmington

Simone

₩187,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and tables. There are shelves with bottles and glasses, and a menu board above the counter.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown

Downtown Wilmington

Thomas

₩174,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and lamp.

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District

Downtown Wilmington

Johanna

₩163,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, large arched windows, and a classic wooden reception desk.

5. Hotel Du Pont

Downtown Wilmington

alison

₩657,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A cozy bar area with wooden tables and benches, a fireplace, and a view of the street.

6. The Quoin Hotel

Downtown Wilmington

Randy

₩396,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown

Downtown Wilmington

Kevin

₩198,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a glass facade and a covered entrance area.

8. Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront

Riverfront, 1.7 km from Downtown Wilmington

Joseph

₩212,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a grill, and a view of the interior through large windows.

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Riverfront, 1.8 km from Downtown Wilmington

Alana Coffee

₩204,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel with a stone facade, a flat roof, and a sign reading "WOODS SPRING SUITES".

10. Woodspring Suites Wilmington Riverfront

South Wilmington, 1.2 km from Downtown Wilmington

Vanessa

₩138,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A close-up of white bedding with a smooth texture and a subtle ribbed pattern.

11. The Westin Wilmington

Riverfront, 1.7 km from Downtown Wilmington

Zana

₩293,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

Two children in a swimming pool with water splashing around them.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG

13.6 km from Downtown Wilmington

Marie

₩168,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, a covered parking area, and well-maintained landscaping.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington New Castle

5 km from Downtown Wilmington

Wen

₩151,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel lobby with a blue carpet, artwork on the walls, and a glass ceiling.

14. Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport

27.5 km from Downtown Wilmington

Sophie

₩200,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern bar area with a wooden ceiling, a television screen, and a bar stocked with various bottles. There are several wooden tables and chairs arranged for dining.

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Downtown

17.3 km from Downtown Wilmington

Matthew

₩224,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a landscaped garden area.

16. Best Western Plus Concordville Hotel

15.9 km from Downtown Wilmington

Karen M

₩189,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious hotel lobby with a large seating area, a bar, and a television screen.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington Christiana

11.1 km from Downtown Wilmington

Brenda

₩157,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a prominent sign, parking lot, and surrounding trees.

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Newark - Wilmington

13.7 km from Downtown Wilmington

Chris

₩137,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, blue armchairs, a white coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

19. Brandywine River Hotel

14.9 km from Downtown Wilmington

John

₩177,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central water feature, seating areas, and a reception desk.

20. Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South

19.8 km from Downtown Wilmington

sandra

₩169,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Wilmington

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Quoin Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 166 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,011 reviews	View
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown	3.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,015 reviews	View
Hotel Du Pont	4.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 675 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown	3.0 star property	8.2 Very Good 626 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

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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.

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