The Best Hotels Closest to Wilmington Railroad Museum in Wilmington for 2026

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A modern two-story building with a white facade and black trim. There is a small garden with red and white flowers in front of the building.

A restaurant with brick walls, large windows, and bar stools.

A bar area with a rustic counter, green walls, and a framed painting of sailboats.

A two-story building with a white facade and black trim. It has a storefront with a sign reading "FOOD & SPIRIT" and a plaque indicating "77° 56' 49" W". There are two potted plants in front of the entrance.

1. ARRIVE Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington, 0.9 km from Wilmington Railroad Museum

jeff

₩226,916

₩256,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A hammock chair in a room with a wooden floor, a small trash bin, and a view of a house through an arched window.

A room with a large window, a door leading to another room, and a potted plant on the windowsill.

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by various types of vegetation.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a view of a balcony.

2. Dreamers BNB

Riverfront District, 1 km from Wilmington Railroad Museum

Tara

₩259,004

₩319,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a central decorative feature.

A hotel corridor with a patterned carpet, wooden doors, and a large chandelier.

A restaurant with large windows offering views of a body of water and trees. Tables are set with chairs and dining ware.

A banquet hall with round tables set for dining, chandeliers, and floral centerpieces.

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Downtown Wilmington, 0.2 km from Wilmington Railroad Museum

Mallory

₩174,031

₩196,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa and a glass table, and a large window overlooking a brick building.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a clock on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a weight bench area.

4. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Downtown Wilmington, < 0.1 km from Wilmington Railroad Museum

Timothy

₩142,403

₩160,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor deck with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a docked ship.

A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a staircase leading to a dining area with tables and chairs.

A spacious banquet hall with round tables set for dining, featuring exposed brick walls and large windows.

An indoor venue with rows of chairs arranged for an event, brick walls, large windows, and string lights.

5. Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

Downtown Wilmington, 0.1 km from Wilmington Railroad Museum

JEFFREY C.

₩169,744

₩191,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a round dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a brick wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a built-in oven.

6. The Hive

Downtown Wilmington, 0.2 km from Wilmington Railroad Museum

Jennifer

₩294,444

₩480,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a large window. There are red ottomans and a blue sofa in the seating area.

An outdoor patio with brick walls, large windows, and metal tables and chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

7. Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Downtown Wilmington, 0.4 km from Wilmington Railroad Museum

Shawn

₩163,753

₩185,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern bar area with a menu board, bar stools, and a seating area with chairs and a round table.

A lounge area with wicker chairs and red cushions, a central fire pit, and a view of a fire through large windows.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, a coffee machine, and shelves stocked with bottles.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a pool in the background.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Downtown Wilmington, 0.4 km from Wilmington Railroad Museum

Gabriel Armando

₩158,352

₩178,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a covered section with string lights.

A waterfront hotel with multiple floors, a dock, and a reflection in the water.

A water park with multiple slides and pools.

A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and a coffee bar.

9. Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Wilmington, 0.3 km from Wilmington Railroad Museum

Lee

₩163,753

₩185,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A balcony with metal chairs, a view of a river, and a distant ship.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a dining area with a table and chairs in the background.

A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a body of water and a distant ship.

A U.S. Coast Guard ship docked at a pier with a clear view of the surrounding greenery and water.

10. Water Street Retreats

Downtown Wilmington, 0.5 km from Wilmington Railroad Museum

Matthew

₩174,191

₩276,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.

A brick building with a green awning, a tree-lined sidewalk, and parked cars.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a bar area.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, wooden flooring, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a wall-mounted shelf with dishes.

11. Your 2BD Wilmington Spring Break Retreat!

Brooklyn Arts District, 0.5 km from Wilmington Railroad Museum

₩210,898

₩422,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern outdoor seating area with blue Adirondack chairs, a round table, and a bar area with string lights.

A pier extending into the water at sunset with a cloudy sky.

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, a bed, a vanity with a mirror, and a walk-in closet.

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

New Market Center, 7.8 km from Wilmington Railroad Museum

Paula

₩146,732

₩165,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A lifeguard tower with the number 12 on a beach with the ocean in the background.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a dining area with a marble countertop and four chairs.

A multi-story building with a central entrance, surrounded by a grassy area and small bushes.

A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a beach with a path and dunes.

13. Surf Suites

14.3 km from Wilmington Railroad Museum

Jennifer

₩154,970

₩205,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A snack kiosk with a variety of packaged snacks and a refrigerated display.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view.

A modern cafe with a central seating area, a snack display, and a coffee machine.

14. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

11.4 km from Wilmington Railroad Museum

James

₩135,722

₩153,365 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, lounge areas, and a well-lit exterior.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a wall-mounted sign, and a shelf with amenities.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a sign for 'Palomas', and a 'LELA' sign.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating arrangements, and a large screen.

15. Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

6.1 km from Wilmington Railroad Museum

Margaret

₩135,015

₩152,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and a sink.

A gym with cardio machines, weight training equipment, and a mirrored wall.

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

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, a seating area with chairs, and a large window.

16. StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington

11.5 km from Wilmington Railroad Museum

Victoria

₩113,458

₩128,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a swimming pool and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with a glass enclosure, and overhead pendant lighting.

A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered area and a flagpole.

17. Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

Mayfaire, 10.9 km from Wilmington Railroad Museum

Diego

₩143,384

₩162,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating areas, and pendant lighting.

A modern indoor seating area with hanging chairs and red cushioned chairs, a patterned carpet, and a view through large windows.

A modern lounge area with blue seating, purple armchairs, and a central round table.

18. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

6.1 km from Wilmington Railroad Museum

Hubert

₩119,304

₩134,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with string lights, tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, a bench, a large window, and a view of the bathroom and kitchen.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a reception area.

A hotel lobby with a central bar, seating areas, and a reception desk.

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

New Market Center, 7.8 km from Wilmington Railroad Museum

Deborah

₩126,387

₩142,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, grey chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, hanging pendant lights, and a display of framed items.

A modern lounge area with large windows, blue patterned chairs, and a mix of sofas and tables.

A modern bar area with a brick wall, shelves with bottles, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

20. Element by Marriott Wilmington

Mayfaire, 11.2 km from Wilmington Railroad Museum

Elizabeth

₩221,143

₩249,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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Compare popular hotels close to Wilmington Railroad Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
ARRIVE Wilmington	9.6 Exceptional 961 reviews	View
Dreamers BNB	9.6 Exceptional 406 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront	9.2 Wonderful 1,124 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center	9.0 Wonderful 648 reviews	View

Top Wilmington Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Dreamers BNB

10/10 Excellent

"Property was conveniently located to historic downtown and the Riverwalk. When was clean and bright and bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was very tasty and the property manager. Sherri was very nice. He gave us some good ideas of things to do. I would highly recommend this place."

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The room was perfect. The hotel was conveniently located."

The Hive

8/10 Good

"Parking wasn’t free, I had to pay 30.00 a day to park! I parked on the gravel it was tough getting my luggage through the gravels. No elevators."

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A waterfront promenade with a metal pier, trees, and a building with a red roof.

Wilmington Convention Center

8.4/10 (425 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Wilmington Convention Center during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.

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The Cotton Exchange

8.8/10 (142 reviews)

During your visit to Wilmington, you can search for that perfect souvenir at The Cotton Exchange. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this family-friendly area.

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A river winding through a city with industrial areas and green spaces.

Riverwalk

9.2/10 (225 reviews)

After visiting Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its festivals.

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A large white building with columns and arched windows.

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

8.2/10 (76 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts during your stay in Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

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Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College

5.8/10 (7 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College during your trip to Wilmington. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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The Eagle's Dare

After visiting The Eagle's Dare, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

8.2/10 (61 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

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Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews

Take the family on an outing to Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews during your trip to Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Wilmington Railroad Museum?

Wilmington Railroad Museum is located in a historic area of Wilmington known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 424 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Wilmington Railroad Museum?

Adjacent to Wilmington Railroad Museum, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront and Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Wilmington Railroad Museum?

Expedia has 424 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Wilmington Railroad Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Wilmington Railroad Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Wilmington Railroad Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Wilmington Railroad Museum?

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What can I see and do near Wilmington Railroad Museum?

Study the collections at Battleship North Carolina, Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, or Bellamy Mansion Museum. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Legion Stadium, and City Stage Theatre are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, Live Oak Bank Pavilion, and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Wilmington Railroad Museum hotels

1. ARRIVE Wilmington

2. Dreamers BNB

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

4. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

5. Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

6. The Hive

7. Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

8. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

9. Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10. Water Street Retreats

11. Your 2BD Wilmington Spring Break Retreat!

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

13. Surf Suites

14. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

15. Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

16. StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington

17. Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

18. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

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

20. Element by Marriott Wilmington

Compare popular hotels close to Wilmington Railroad Museum

Top Wilmington Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Dreamers BNB

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

The Hive

Other attractions near Wilmington Railroad Museum

Wilmington Convention Center

The Cotton Exchange

Riverwalk

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College

The Eagle's Dare

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews

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