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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 NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great room, friendly staff, and an excellent location "
United States
Charles
The price is NZ$256
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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, (971 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff courteous."
Canada
Paul
The price is NZ$250
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

ARRIVE Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (827 reviews)
"Check in was smooth, the room was perfect and I loved the location! "
United States
Kristine
The price is NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
ARRIVE Wilmington

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was clean, great location and great staff. "
United States
Alexis
The price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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, (905 reviews)
"Clean room and pleasant staff"
United States
Tracy
The price is NZ$224
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 NZ$359
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 NZ$476
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean rooms , friendly staff , great breakfast "
United States
Christopher
The price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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, (875 reviews)
"Nice, clean hotel. "
United States
Nephateria
The price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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, (176 reviews)
"Nice hotel formthe beach"
United States
Ricardo
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was spotless and beds were super comfortable. Everything about our stay was excellent."
United States
Linda
The price is NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
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 NZ$331
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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, (1,547 reviews)
"Beautiful view. Great getaway"
United States
Charles
The price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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 NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
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 NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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, (499 reviews)
"Great location, very nice rooms with a great view!"
United States
Nicole
The price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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
Exterior
Front Street Inn
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
138 reviews
View
Coffee shop
ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
827 reviews
View
Rooftop bar
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
View
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
View
Meeting facility
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
531 reviews
View

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

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

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 Cape Fear Museum and Bellamy Mansion Museum.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Wilmington?
Downtown Wilmington is an historic neighbourhood known for its stunning river views. Make sure that you visit Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River as part of your Downtown Wilmington travel plans.
What's the best accommodation 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 gardens. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Front Street Inn and Best Western Plus Coastline Inn.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Wilmington?
Expedia has 219 hotels and other accommodation options 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! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown Wilmington.
What is there to do around this Wilmington neighbourhood?
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 worth a visit in the neighbourhood. 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, make sure that you visit other sights such as Battleship North Carolina or Bellamy Mansion Museum.

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