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Property	Property class	Guest rating
ARRIVE Wilmington	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 920 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,075 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 947 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 608 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

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

A historic brick building with a sign reading "The Cotton Exchange".

Riverfront District

While visiting Riverfront District, you might make a stop by sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion.

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Wilmington Historic District

Discover a national historic district featuring 875 contributing buildings, Queen Anne and Bungalow/American Craftsman style architecture, and notable landmarks like Bellamy Mansion and St. James Episcopal Church.

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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.

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Wrightsville Sound

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wrightsville Sound and surrounding area, you can visit New Hanover County Arboretum and Mayfaire Town Center.

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The Bottom

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Bottom and surrounding area, you can visit Cape Fear Museum and Bellamy Mansion Museum.

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Top Downtown Wilmington Hotel Reviews

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean rooms, nice bar/restaurant, pool looked amazing - wish we had the time!"

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

8/10 Good

"the restaurant was not open for breakfast consistantly and/or lunch occationally. The literature indicated that the restaurant would be open. I understand that schedules do change, however changes need to be indicated in elevator signage or other locations. Deceided to get takeout from local resaurants or go to other restauants. Happy with everything else just be sure to depend upon takeout do not depend on restaurant."

Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

10/10 Excellent

"I really enjoyed this hotel. The property repurposed old railroad buildings that had once defined the area. Great touch. My lone heads-up to people would be that our room (#607) was an open concept type of room with minimalist barriers. So if someone is in the shower, the whole room feels the humidity. And there’s not a lot of bathroom privacy. We were traveling with our teenage sons before our beach rental was ready and it was a little tight. But for a couple or smaller, younger family, this is a fantastic property. Make sure you visit the rooftop restaurant. The staff up there are wonderful, too. Morning coffee on the riverwalk was beautiful. The adjacent hotels have great rooftop options, too. Bonita down the street was delicious for Latin American food. This hotel is in a great location and it’s really an easy walk to anywhere you want to eat/visit in Wilmington’s historic district."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Wilmington?

Downtown Wilmington is a historic neighborhood known for its beautiful river views. Be sure to check out Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River as part of your Downtown Wilmington travel plans.

What's a favorite place to stay in Downtown Wilmington?

Based on our traveler data, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Wilmington. This hotel is steps from Riverwalk, and offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront and Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Downtown Wilmington?

Expedia has 223 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Wilmington to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Wilmington area.

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

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Downtown Wilmington.

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

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What is there to do around this Wilmington neighborhood?

Downtown Wilmington's sights and attractions like Wilmington Railroad Museum, City Stage Theatre, and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College offer insight into the local culture. Cape Fear River and The Cotton Exchange are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. The Eagle's Dare, Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, and Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Wilmington. While you're out sightseeing in Wilmington, be sure to visit other sights like Burgwin-Wright House or Battleship North Carolina.

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1. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

2. ARRIVE Wilmington

3. Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

5. Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

6. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

7. Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

8. Water Street Retreats

9. The Hive

10. Dreamers BNB

11. Spark by Hilton Wilmington

12. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

13. Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

14. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

16. Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

17. Comfort Inn University

18. Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

19. Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

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Where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

Riverfront District

Wilmington Historic District

Landfall

Wrightsville Sound

The Bottom

Top Downtown Wilmington Hotel Reviews

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

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