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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,453 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
DONNA
The price is ₩161,361
₩182,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great room, friendly staff, and an excellent location "
United States
Charles
The price is ₩176,406
₩199,339 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
3.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (531 reviews)
"Pet Friendly, clean rooms, location is perfect. Staff very friendly and accommodating. "
United States
Brian
The price is ₩170,371
₩192,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
3.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (969 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff courteous."
Canada
Paul
The price is ₩193,472
₩218,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

ARRIVE Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (824 reviews)
"Check in was smooth, the room was perfect and I loved the location! "
United States
Kristine
The price is ₩159,542
₩204,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
ARRIVE Wilmington

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean, great location and great staff. "
United States
Alexis
The price is ₩133,770
₩151,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Front Street Inn

Front Street Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (138 reviews)
"Great location, very clean, smooth entry transactions. Would definitely return."
United States
Joyce
Front Street Inn

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
2.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (904 reviews)
"Clean room and pleasant staff"
United States
Tracy
The price is ₩164,523
₩185,911 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Water Street Retreats

Water Street Retreats
3.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (244 reviews)
"Excellent location and very nice apartment."
United States
David
The price is ₩200,474
₩313,164 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Water Street Retreats

The Hive

The Hive
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (15 reviews)
"Perfect"
United States
Paul
The price is ₩243,840
₩435,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
The Hive

Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
8 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean rooms , friendly staff , great breakfast "
United States
Christopher
The price is ₩160,553
₩177,812 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

Holiday Inn Express Leland - Wilmington Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Leland - Wilmington Area by IHG
2.5 star property
8.1 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (873 reviews)
"Nice, clean hotel. "
United States
Nephateria
The price is ₩128,500
₩142,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Holiday Inn Express Leland - Wilmington Area by IHG

Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington

Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington
2.5 star property
6.7 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (407 reviews)
"breakfast was great and staff was very pleasant ."
United States
TONYA
The price is ₩140,888
₩156,034 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington

Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
3.5 star property
6 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (175 reviews)
"Nice hotel formthe beach"
United States
Ricardo
The price is ₩134,968
₩152,514 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was spotless and beds were super comfortable. Everything about our stay was excellent."
United States
Linda
The price is ₩186,253
₩234,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
4.0 star property
14.4 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (255 reviews)
"Great stay - staff and facilities were spot on."
United States
Brian
The price is ₩200,691
₩288,764 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5 star property
15.8 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,557 reviews)
"Beautiful view. Great getaway"
United States
Charles
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Silver Gull Motel

Silver Gull Motel
2.0 star property
14.9 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Pleasant stay"
United States
Carrie
The price is ₩186,253
₩210,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Silver Gull Motel

Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd
3.0 star property
12.5 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (74 reviews)
"Beds and pillows are great. Very clean. Close to everything, including Beach. Disappointed the pool was not up and running. "
United States
Sue
The price is ₩117,209
₩132,446 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

Surf Suites

Surf Suites
2.5 star property
14.2 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (498 reviews)
"Great location, very nice rooms with a great view!"
United States
Nicole
The price is ₩186,253
₩210,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Surf Suites
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Wilmington

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
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Coffee shop
ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
824 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
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Rooftop bar
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
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Meeting facility
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
531 reviews
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Where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

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

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.

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.

Pineywoods

Pineywoods might not have many top sights, but Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and Long Leaf Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

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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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 Expedia customer reviews, ARRIVE Wilmington is the highest ranked property in Downtown Wilmington. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Riverwalk, and it offers a restaurant and private yards. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Front Street Inn and Best Western Plus Coastline Inn.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Downtown Wilmington?
Expedia has 219 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?
To access more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Downtown Wilmington, head over to our customer service page.
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. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews, and Burgwin-Wright House 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 Battleship North Carolina or Bellamy Mansion Museum.