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Property	Property class	Guest rating
ARRIVE Wilmington	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 883 reviews	View
Front Street Inn	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 139 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,017 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
The Hive	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 18 reviews	View

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

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

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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.

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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.

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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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The sun is setting and sky is almost clear of clouds at this Private dock in the Banks Channel near River To The Sea Bikeway bridge in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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

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.

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Top Downtown Wilmington Hotel Reviews

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

8/10 Good

"Had breakfast at the restaurant waitstaff is not very attentive and food is luke warm otherwise decent. The floor in our room is dirty it obviously wasn't mopped and there isn't enough towels stocked. Everything else has been very nice."

Comfort Inn University

4/10 Poor

"Parking was overly packed, breakfast was not the greatest, and most importantly my room was not the nicest. I got in at almost midnight and the A/C was not working at all. The room was musty and the sheets smelled as if they weren’t changed out. I dont like leaving bad reviews but this hotel was not comfortable. Parking is far out, the cleanliness of the hotel was questionable, only one elevator worked and it was super slow. "

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was wonderful! The rooms were clean, the balcony was perfect for the morning sunrises and evenings listening to the ocean. Our one concern of the shower-head not working properly was fixed within a couple hours of letting the front desk know. The morning breakfast buffet had different hot choices each day and all was delicious!! We would definitely stay here again!!"

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2/10 Terrible

"I reserved the historic city view option , and what I actually got was a view of the roof, the a/c units and maybe the view of the roof of ONE of the historic buildings. The staff was amazing, however for the price that we paid we should have gotten a discount since we didn’t get the view that we paid for. If you select a historic view option, make sure you are not in rooms 312, 310, or 308."

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 our traveller 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 neighbourhood include Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront and ARRIVE Wilmington.

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

Expedia has 221 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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Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

ARRIVE Wilmington

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

The Hive

Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

Water Street Retreats

Front Street Inn

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Silver Gull Motel

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

Spark by Hilton Wilmington

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

Riverfront District

Wilmington Historic District

Landfall

Wrightsville Sound

The Bottom

Top Downtown Wilmington Hotel Reviews

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

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