What's it like in Downtown Wilmington?

Downtown Wilmington is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its theater scene and opera houses. Be sure to check out Grand Opera House and World Cafe Live at the Queen as part of your Downtown Wilmington travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Wilmington?

Based on our traveler data, DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Wilmington. This hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Wilmington Riverwalk, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG and Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown .

How many hotels will I find in the Downtown Wilmington area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Wilmington, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 35 Downtown Wilmington hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Wilmington, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Downtown Wilmington.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Wilmington?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Wilmington, click here .

What is there to do around this Wilmington neighborhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, Brandywine Park, and Christina Park. Grand Opera House and World Cafe Live at the Queen are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Wilmington include The Playhouse on Rodney Square, Delaware Theater Company, and Delaware Theatre Company. While you're out sightseeing, Kalmar Nyckel Museum and Shipyard and Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts are a couple of additional sights to visit in Wilmington.

How can I get around Downtown Wilmington and the greater Wilmington area?

If you want to venture out of town, Wilmington Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Wilmington, DE (ZWI-Wilmington Train Station).

Top Downtown Wilmington Hotels

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Our top choices for Downtown Wilmington hotels

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, large arched windows, and a classic wooden reception desk.

1. Hotel Du Pont

Downtown Wilmington

alison

￥77,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern kitchen with a large island, wine bottles, and glasses on shelves.

2. Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG

Downtown Wilmington

Erika

￥24,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, ottomans, and a coffee table.

3. Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown

Downtown Wilmington

Cassidy

￥22,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cozy bar area with wooden tables and benches, a fireplace, and a view of the street.

4. The Quoin Hotel

Downtown Wilmington

Randy

￥53,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and tables. There are shelves with bottles and glasses, and a menu board above the counter.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown

Downtown Wilmington

Beverly

￥20,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown

Downtown Wilmington

Robert

￥23,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District

Downtown Wilmington

Johanna

￥24,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a glass facade and a covered entrance area.

8. Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront

Riverfront, 1.7 km from Downtown Wilmington

Ansley

￥25,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel with a stone facade, a flat roof, and a sign reading "WOODS SPRING SUITES".

9. Woodspring Suites Wilmington Riverfront

South Wilmington, 1.2 km from Downtown Wilmington

bernadette

￥16,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A close-up of white bedding with a smooth texture and a subtle ribbed pattern.

10. The Westin Wilmington

Riverfront, 1.7 km from Downtown Wilmington

Zana

￥30,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a grill, and a view of the interior through large windows.

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Riverfront, 1.8 km from Downtown Wilmington

Carrie

￥25,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A DoubleTree by Hilton hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wilmington

8.5 km from Downtown Wilmington

ROBIN

￥20,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, a covered parking area, and well-maintained landscaping.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington New Castle

5 km from Downtown Wilmington

Brandi

￥18,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern bathroom with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink.

14. Holiday Inn Express Wilmington North - Brandywine by IHG

8.3 km from Downtown Wilmington

JANICE M

￥21,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring multiple tables and bar stools.

15. Hilton Wilmington/Christiana

11.3 km from Downtown Wilmington

Leslie

￥24,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a prominent sign, parking lot, and surrounding trees.

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Newark - Wilmington

13.7 km from Downtown Wilmington

Jarrod

￥17,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor patio with fire pits, seating, and a view of a modern building.

17. Courtyard By Marriott New Castle

5.4 km from Downtown Wilmington

Sybil

￥25,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a flag, and a sign indicating it is a lodging facility.

18. Inn at Mendenhall, WorldHotels Crafted

14.7 km from Downtown Wilmington

Robert

￥20,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a landscaped garden area.

19. Best Western Plus Concordville Hotel

15.9 km from Downtown Wilmington

Christina

￥22,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, blue armchairs, a white coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

20. Brandywine River Hotel

14.9 km from Downtown Wilmington

Andrew

￥16,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Wilmington

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
The Quoin Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 171 reviews	View
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown	3.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Hotel Du Pont	4.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 683 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown	3.0 star property	8.2 Very good 631 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

Find the best Downtown Wilmington areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Wilmington

A riverside walkway with a black metal railing, a street lamp, and a building labeled 'River House' across the water.

Riverfront

Unique features of Riverfront include the restaurants and river views. Make a stop by Daniel S. Frawley Stadium or Delaware Theater Company while you're exploring the area.

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South Wilmington

If you're spending some time in South Wilmington, Eden Park and Chase Fieldhouse are top sights worth seeing.

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A street intersection with a traffic light, a clock tower, and a church in the background.

Hilltop

When in Hilltop, you can plan a visit to World Cafe Live at the Queen and Grand Opera House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Trolley Square

While Trolley Square might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Delaware Art Museum and The Playhouse on Rodney Square.

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A city street with a historic building labeled 'City Hall,' a clock tower, and a church spire.

Cool Spring

Cool Spring might not have many top sights, but The Playhouse on Rodney Square and Grand Opera House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Top Downtown Wilmington Hotel Reviews

Quality Hotel Philadelphia Airport

10/10 Excellent

"I believe they have bed bugs because every time we go there something on the bed bites us, I told the front desk about a bed bug situation on one of our stays and they claimed it was only that room, but that doesn’t seem to be the case at all, something needs to be done about that."