What's Downtown Wilmington Like?
While in Downtown Wilmington, you can spend time appreciating the theater scene and opera house. You'll find a selection of bars in the neighborhood. 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 Delaware Theater Company.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Wilmington?
We have 34 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' top places to stay in Downtown Wilmington:
Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Hotel with 24-hour fitness center, conference center- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Central location
Hotel Du Pont
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, spa- Free WiFi • 2 bars • 24-hour health club • Cafe • Attentive staff
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Fitness center • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free in-room WiFi • Free area shuttle • Fitness center • Cafe • Attentive staff
How to Get to Downtown Wilmington
Flying to:
- Philadelphia Intl. 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
Traveling to Downtown Wilmington by Train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:
- 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
- Brandywine Park
- Howard High School of Technology
- Christina Park
Things to Do in Downtown Wilmington
- Grand Opera House
- World Cafe Live at the Queen
- The Playhouse on Rodney Square
- Delaware Theater Company
- Kalmar Nyckel Museum and Shipyard