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Featured Downtown Wilmington Hotels

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC
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Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,170 reviews)
"We loved the location near the river, great views, adjacent to River Walk. Very nice spot!"

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 out of 5
503 Nutt St, Wilmington, NC
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Stuff was awesome! Was able to get an early check in, even on a busy holiday weekend."

Reviewed on May 26, 2025

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 out of 5
9 Estell Lee Place, Wilmington, NC
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Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Very nice stay. The staff was so accommodating and the location was great for beautiful walks by the water. Would recommend to anyone going for a relaxing vibe!"

Reviewed on May 26, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
ARRIVE Wilmington
ARRIVE Wilmington
4 out of 5
101 S. Second St., Wilmington, NC
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Stay at this 4-star hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (693 reviews)
"The Staff was awesome. Olivia checked us in and was so personable and attentive. LOVE THE COURTYARD AND IT AMENTIES"

Reviewed on May 26, 2025

ARRIVE Wilmington
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
3 out of 5
501 NUTT STREET, Wilmington, NC
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Stay at this 3-star hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (437 reviews)
"My partner and I had a peaceful stay."

Reviewed on May 25, 2025

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
3 out of 5
229 North 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (902 reviews)
"like it being uptown// do not like the price of parking area."

Reviewed on May 19, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
2.5 out of 5
225 Grace St, Wilmington, NC
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (813 reviews)
"Heart of downtown"

Reviewed on May 24, 2025

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
The Hive
The Hive
4 out of 5
505 N 2nd St, Wilmington, NC
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Riverwalk and Wilmington Railroad ...
"Amazing place, we can’t wait to go back!"

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025

The Hive
Sleep Inn
Sleep Inn
2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St, Wilmington, NC
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"quiet and clean"

Reviewed on May 23, 2025

Sleep Inn
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,364 reviews)
"Great for a quick overnight stay"

Reviewed on May 27, 2025

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel
Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1211 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,283 reviews)
"Great property. We had a wonderful time! Staff were friendly and helpful. Only downside was there was a lot of construction going on during our stay. Most of it was outside and in the other building so our room and building was nice."

Reviewed on May 23, 2025

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel
Trailborn Surf & Sound
Trailborn Surf & Sound
4 out of 5
275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Wrightsville beach getaway
"The renovation was really nice. The hotel is beautiful. The grounds were gorgeous very pleased with my stay. I would go back there. They now have a restaurant. Food was good."

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

Trailborn Surf & Sound
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Hotels in Downtown Wilmington

Wilmington is a city that has a lot going on, but you have your sights set on Downtown Wilmington. This part of town is perfect for what you want to be doing, and that is everything that is not on everyone’s radar. For all that Downtown Wilmington has going on, you’ll still need a place to crash, eventually. But you don’t want any old shack, you need something that fits the trip. We have a slew of Downtown Wilmington hotels that will do the trick.

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

As much as you like getting out there, it’s also good to know a part of Wilmington so well you’ll be telling the tourists where to go. Make friends with the concierge or be bold and chat up a local. It’s your trip, so choose your own adventure. And when you get in at night, you’ll have a comfy room and plenty of amenities to help you settle in. Call a friend and spin tales from the Downtown Wilmington underground. What’s a journey without a good story to go with it?

Beyond the block

We’re not talking about the Downtown Wilmington city block. We’re talking about looking beyond that block of hotels you always focus on. We give you tons of ways to sort our stash of Downtown Wilmington cheap hotels. And if you feel like living a little, but not killing your vacation vibes, choose the Hotwire Hot Rate deal. Filter by:

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  • Amenities: Rooftop lounge, designer furniture, 24-7 room service, and everything else you look for to live it up large.

Find the Downtown Wilmington hotel you want, book it, and never look back. Because your great escape is ahead of you.