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, Christina Park, and Brandywine Creek. 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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A modern kitchen with a large island, wine bottles, and glasses on shelves.

1. Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG

Downtown Wilmington

Quanesha

￥26,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

2. Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown

Downtown Wilmington

Cassidy

￥23,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

3. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown

Downtown Wilmington

Thomas

￥20,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown

Downtown Wilmington

Kevin

￥23,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel entrance with a prominent "DoubleTree by Hilton" sign, a covered walkway, and a large building in the background.

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District

Downtown Wilmington

Johanna

￥19,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

6. Hotel Du Pont

Downtown Wilmington

alison

￥83,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

7. The Quoin Hotel

Downtown Wilmington

Randy

￥46,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

￥27,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Riverfront, 1.8 km from Downtown Wilmington

Ryan

￥24,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

10. Woodspring Suites Wilmington Riverfront

South Wilmington, 1.2 km from Downtown Wilmington

Vanessa

￥16,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington New Castle

5 km from Downtown Wilmington

Kunal

￥17,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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12. The Westin Wilmington

Riverfront, 1.7 km from Downtown Wilmington

Zana

￥36,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Two children in a swimming pool with water splashing around them.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG

13.6 km from Downtown Wilmington

Joshua

￥21,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

14. Courtyard By Marriott New Castle

5.4 km from Downtown Wilmington

Sybil

￥27,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and two lamps.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Pennsville/Wilmington

8.4 km from Downtown Wilmington

Glenn

￥12,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A reception desk with a "Welcome to Penns" sign, a no smoking sign, and a water bottle price sign.

16. White Oaks Motel Pennsville/Carneys Point

9 km from Downtown Wilmington

Brian

￥13,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious hotel lobby with a large seating area, a bar, and a television screen.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington Christiana

11.1 km from Downtown Wilmington

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￥22,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a bar area, comfortable seating, and large windows.

18. Residence Inn By Marriott Wilmington

5.2 km from Downtown Wilmington

Megan

￥31,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

19. Red Roof Inn & Suites Wilmington - New Castle

5.4 km from Downtown Wilmington

Krystal

￥12,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern bar area with a long wooden bar counter, multiple bar stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

20. Ramada by Wyndham Newark/Wilmington

13.5 km from Downtown Wilmington

Smyrna

￥12,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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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 1,007 reviews	View
The Quoin Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 168 reviews	View
Hotel Du Pont	4.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 680 reviews	View
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown	3.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown	3.0 star property	8.0 Very good 397 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

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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, Chase Fieldhouse and Eden Park are top sights worth seeing.

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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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Highlands

While visiting Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Delaware Art Museum and Brandywine Creek.

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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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