Wilmington, DE

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Darlene Perrone
Wilmington showing outdoor art
Wilmington Riverwalk which includes a garden and a sunset
Grand Opera House featuring heritage architecture
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library featuring outdoor art and a park

Where to stay in Wilmington

Stopped by Del Pez Gastropub in Wilmington after the Philadelphia Flyers game

Riverfront

4.5/5(68 area reviews)

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

Riverfront
Wilmington featuring a park, a castle and a statue or sculpture

Downtown Wilmington

3.5/5(211 area reviews)

Unique features of Downtown Wilmington include the bars and theaters. Make a stop by Grand Opera House or World Cafe Live at the Queen while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Wilmington
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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.

South Wilmington
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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.

Hilltop
One of my stops while visiting Wilmington, DE.

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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.

Trolley Square
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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.

Cool Spring
DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District

DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District

4 out of 5
700 N King St Wilmington DE
The price is AED 376 per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
AED 376
AED 414 total
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 12 January 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG

3 out of 5
1220 N. MARKET STREET Wilmington DE
The price is AED 481 per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
AED 481
AED 529 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (952 reviews)
This hotel is an example of spaces well designed. The architecture speaks to you. Spaces are beautiful, feel calm and purposeful. We felt safe, hotel was clean and comfortable, and staff was professional.

Reviewed on 9 January 2026

Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

4 out of 5
1628 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is AED 450 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
AED 450
AED 523 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,302 reviews)
Air conditioner was efficient. Excellent air quality. Safe and comfortable ambience. Always Appreciate all the amenities and hospitality and everything else. Thanks.

Reviewed on 13 January 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hello, welcome to our COMFY 2 BEDROOM apartment located in Wilmington Delaware.

Hello, welcome to our COMFY 2 BEDROOM apartment located in Wilmington Delaware.

Wilmington DE
Stay at this apartment in Wilmington. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Wilmington Riverwalk and Brandywine ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (18 reviews)
Great stay place was very clean very welcoming

Reviewed on 7 January 2026

Hello, welcome to our COMFY 2 BEDROOM apartment located in Wilmington Delaware.
Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi, AC in marvelous Wilmington

Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi, AC in marvelous Wilmington

Wilmington DE
Stay at this vacation home in Wilmington. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Wilmington Riverwalk and Eden Park are ...
2/10 (2 reviews)
The neighborhood was creepy. Mail was on the doorstep unopened, the owner never communicated the code to get in. I sent a text/email and never got a response. The neighbors were doing drugs. … some sort of sniffing, smoking?!? We felt totally unsafe and went to an Embassy Suites. I would expect a ...

Reviewed on 17 September 2025

Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi, AC in marvelous Wilmington
Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay

Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay

4 out of 5
4630 Island Ave Philadelphia PA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,375 reviews)
Staff was good and it was nice and quiet able to get some rest while away!

Reviewed on 3 January 2026

Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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