What's it like in Downtown Wilmington?

Downtown Wilmington is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its theatre scene and opera houses. Make sure that you visit Grand Opera House and World Cafe Live at the Queen as part of your Downtown Wilmington travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Wilmington?

Based on our traveller 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 centre. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown and Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG .

How many hotels are there in the Downtown Wilmington area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Wilmington, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 36 Downtown Wilmington hotels and other accommodation options 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 reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Downtown Wilmington.

What is there to do around this Wilmington neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, Christina Park and Brandywine Park. Grand Opera House and World Cafe Live at the Queen are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. 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 10 Downtown Wilmington Hotels of 2026

A historic building with ornate architecture, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

Next weekend

In two weeks

Our top choices for Downtown Wilmington hotels

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

1. Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG

Downtown Wilmington

Quanesha

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

2. Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown

Downtown Wilmington

BRANDON SEAN

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown

Downtown Wilmington

Kevin

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and lamp.

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District

Downtown Wilmington

Johanna

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

6. The Quoin Hotel

Downtown Wilmington

Randy

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

7. Hotel Du Pont

Downtown Wilmington

alison

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

Vanessa

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Riverfront, 1.8 km from Downtown Wilmington

Patrick

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

11. The Westin Wilmington

Riverfront, 1.7 km from Downtown Wilmington

Zana

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington New Castle

5 km from Downtown Wilmington

Wen

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

13. Courtyard By Marriott New Castle

5.4 km from Downtown Wilmington

Sybil

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

14. Residence Inn By Marriott Wilmington

5.2 km from Downtown Wilmington

Megan

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

15. The Inn at Montchanin Village, a Historic Hotel of America

6.2 km from Downtown Wilmington

Carolyn

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hotel lobby with a snack vending machine, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

16. Hampton Inn Pennsville

8.4 km from Downtown Wilmington

Robert

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

17. Holiday Inn Express Wilmington North - Brandywine by IHG

8.3 km from Downtown Wilmington

JANICE M

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wilmington

8.5 km from Downtown Wilmington

Tamra

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

19. White Oaks Motel Pennsville/Carneys Point

9 km from Downtown Wilmington

Brian

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington Christiana

11.1 km from Downtown Wilmington

Brenda

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

View all properties

Compare popular hotels in Downtown Wilmington

Property	Property class	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 164 reviews	View
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown	3.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View
Hotel Du Pont	4.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 674 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown	3.0 star property	8.2 Very good 626 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

Find the best Downtown Wilmington areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A couple walking on a wooden boardwalk with a river and cityscape in the background.

Riverfront

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

See properties

South Wilmington

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

See properties

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

Hilltop

While Hilltop may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like World Cafe Live at the Queen and Grand Opera House.

See properties

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

Cool Spring

While there might not be top attractions in Cool Spring, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brandywine Zoo and The Playhouse on Rodney Square.

See properties

Highlands

While visiting Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Delaware Art Museum and Alapocas Run State Park.

See properties

Top Downtown Wilmington Hotel Reviews

Clarion Hotel Philadelphia International Airport

8/10 Good

"It was convenient the hotel has a shuttle to pick us up, but had to wait awhile and not knowing if it will come. Did not answer our emails with questions regarding the shuttle schedule, as it was unclear on the website. The room is clean with toiletries and towels and face cloths in bathroom. The gentleman who was checking us in was not helpful or friendly. However, the other checking in staff were nice to the guests as well as the gentleman who checked us out the hotel the next day was very nice. The closeby eateries outside the hotel are not easy to get to unless you have a car. It is near a highway with no pedestrian friendly walkways. It would be helpful if it was noted on the hotel website. There is a restaurant inside the hotel."