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Property	Property class	Guest rating
ARRIVE Wilmington	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 888 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 1,025 reviews	View
The Hive	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 18 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

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 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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Seagate South

While there might not be top attractions in Seagate South, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and Screen Gems Studios.

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Top Downtown Wilmington Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

8/10 Good

"The hotel is fairly new, so iy was clean overall. The main issue for this hotel is the fact that you can hear EVERYTHING! You can even hear your next door guests talking. Also outside noises are easily heard, which makes light sleepers to wake up back to back. Luckily for me, I'm far from being a light sleeper, but in other hand, my fiancé is alight sleep, which made it difficult for him to sleep well. I think when they built this building, they should've paid more attention to soundproofing, but guess they missed thst big part. Other than poor soundproofing, everything else was great. But I'm not sure if I would rebook next time I visit Wilmington."

The Sand Dunes

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Easy access with sufficient parking (on both sides of the building). Very friendly, attentive staff. Full kitchenette (full size fridge, small gas stove, microwave, coffee maker). Surprisingly large room and bathroom ("oceanview", 2 queens) and good size balcony with fantastic views. Good amenities. The only "mismatches" are "shot" upholstery on table chairs (put some seat covers on) and small and useless Roku TV (couldn't get out of the main menu: remote issue? But who needs TV with such views and things to do?). IMPORTANT (save the confusion): the hotel services are "remote", but the shared (contracted?) front desk is right next door (The Admiral's Quarters, blue building). Your door code won't work until you pay $3+tax of local tax, and that's something not added to the bill online (I don't recall specific instructions: add to the email and text message). Park, go there and pay something like $3.74, and then proceed to your room. Our personal finding: door lock keypad is "slow" on waking up. Press the "check mark" button (bottom left), wait few seconds for "grumbling" to finish, and then type your 4-digit code and press the "check mark" button again. Overall, well worth of our time and money, and we'd stay there again. Thank you."

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 223 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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Where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

Riverfront District

Wilmington Historic District

Landfall

The Bottom

Seagate South

Top Downtown Wilmington Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

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