What's Downtown Wilmington like?
While in Downtown Wilmington, you can spend time appreciating the theatre scene and opera house. You'll find a selection of bars in the neighbourhood. Take in some culture at Grand Opera House and World Cafe Live at the Queen. There's plenty more to see, including The Playhouse on Rodney Square and Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park.
Where are the best places to stay in Downtown Wilmington?
We have 34 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below are our travellers' favourite places to stay in Downtown Wilmington:
Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and conference centre- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Central location
Hotel Du Pont
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and spa- Free Wi-Fi • 2 bars • 24-hour health club • Cafe • Attentive staff
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown
Hotel with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown
Hotel with restaurant and bar- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
Hotel with restaurant and bar- Free in-room Wi-Fi • Free local area shuttle • Fitness centre • Cafe • Attentive staff
How to get to Downtown Wilmington
Flying to:
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 18.8 mi (30.2 km) from Downtown Wilmington
- Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 30.9 mi (49.8 km) from Downtown Wilmington
Travelling to Downtown Wilmington by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Wilmington Station
- Wilmington, DE (ZWI-Wilmington Train Station)
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Wilmington
What to see in Downtown Wilmington
- Delaware State University Wilmington
- Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park
- Christina Park
- Howard High School of Technology
- Old Swedes Church
Things to do in Downtown Wilmington
- Grand Opera House
- World Cafe Live at the Queen
- The Playhouse on Rodney Square
- Kalmar Nyckel Museum and Shipyard
- Delaware Theater Company