Downtown Wilmington Travel Guide
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Things to do
Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise
Rp893.050
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Rp571.552
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Rp355.434
per adult
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour
Rp355.434
per adult
Top hotels in Downtown Wilmington
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp2.306.813 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.306.813
Rp2.606.699 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,679 reviews)
"We stayed for 2 nights in late August. The hotel was a disappointment. The outside area near the pool was not maintained well and there was an evident lack of staff (and those that were working didn't seem to want to be there). The hotel overall was dated. Not sure we'd stay again based on our ..."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
9 Estell Lee Place Wilmington NC
The price is Rp2.451.896 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.451.896
Rp2.770.643 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
503 Nutt St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp1.940.037 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.940.037
Rp2.192.242 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"air conditioner water running into room, towel bar coming off wall. had to pay to park at hotel"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center
501 NUTT STREET Wilmington NC
The price is Rp2.848.573 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp2.848.573
Rp3.218.888 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (634 reviews)
"Beautiful room and walking distance to everything"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
ARRIVE Wilmington
101 S. Second St. Wilmington NC
The price is Rp2.477.020 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp2.477.020
Rp2.799.033 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (944 reviews)
"This is a super cute option for downtown Wilmington. Our room was small but efficient. The restaurant was good too and a great location with off street parking."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
229 North 2nd Street Wilmington NC
The price is Rp2.466.404 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.466.404
Rp2.787.036 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Water heater broke twice during my week stay. Amenities are not good. No full breakfast just a cafe that’s not even staffed some days in the afternoon. Will not be back."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
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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 Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, 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, Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 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 Beach Museum of History.
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.
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 Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts and Bellamy Mansion Museum.
