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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! (1,114 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel on the water, close walk to a lot of places."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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! (1,010 reviews)
"It was a pleasant stay and I recommend the hotel."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 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! (657 reviews)
"Great place, very nice!"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 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! (419 reviews)
"Loved the downtown city view from the comfort of my room."

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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! (887 reviews)
"Excellent service; the hotel is conveniently located downtown; Outstanding features; - the valet parking attendants - fromt desk check in - the breakfast team!"

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
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! (1,001 reviews)
"This property is located directly on the riverwalk and so convenient to everything in the charming historic district. It looks like an attempt was made to update the accommodations with flooring and linens but fell short somewhere when it comes to the bathrooms. (the walk-in shower had plenty of ..."

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
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! (789 reviews)
"Good stay"

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"The room was a delight. Very spacious with voguish decor. Nice fixtures and interesting color combinations! We were within walking distance to the water front and downtown college near restaurants and shops. Great experience and will highly recommend to friends"

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2025

The Hive
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC
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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! (1,306 reviews)
"Great place to stay! In a great location too!"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 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
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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! (1,248 reviews)
"Kaley at F/D was awesome"

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG
2.5 out of 5
160 Van Campen Blvd, Wilmington, NC
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Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG
The Beach House
The Beach House
2 out of 5
412 Carolina Beach Ave N, 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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (366 reviews)
Clean/Great Location
"The Beach House is in a great location on the beach and within walking distance to restaurants and things to do. The room was very clean and roomy. The app worked well for check-in, any issues I had, and check-out. Staff were friendly, prompt and very helpful with any issues I had."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

The Beach House
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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.