Title: Hampstead Travel Guide: Best of Hampstead, North Carolina Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Hampstead](https://expedia.co.uk/Hampstead-Hotels.d6339943.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Hampstead](https://expedia.co.uk/Hampstead-Holiday-Rentals.d6339943.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Hampstead Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hampstead.d6339943.Car-Hire-Guide)[Hampstead Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hampstead.d6339943.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Hampstead Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Wetlands Morning with Mackerel Sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339943/87368adf-9d7a-4500-8cb8-7d3c552d860e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wetlands Morning with Mackerel Sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339943/87368adf-9d7a-4500-8cb8-7d3c552d860e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The osprey is a large raptor, sometimes reaching a wingspan of 6 feet, that calls North America and parts of Africa home. This osprey was nesting with two chicks in the nest. I wouldn't say they are the prettiest bird, but their babies can be really...ugly. But, they are still baby birds and as such demand an awe! For the bird lovers out there the eastern seaboard is an amazing place to see all kinda of birds. Migrating birds during the winter and transitional months. Marshes proving food for all birds.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339267/5a9234ab-0eae-475e-b831-2f3c6769bb8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hampstead Things to do - Top hotels in Hampstead - Top Holiday Rentals in Hampstead ![Sleep Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/42800/42717/87da506d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sleep Inn 5225 Market St Wilmington NC £60 28 Feb - 1 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,060 reviews) Pluses -- clean room, friendly front desk and cleaning person, etc Minuses -- no TV channel sheet/guide in the rooms. In this day and age, with 100 or more channels on hotel TVs, trying to use the channel guide on a TV screen is tedious, slow, and often wrong. Each hotel needs a sheet of the channels ... Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=42717&PinnedHotelID=42717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6339943) ![Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13800/13731/28fdfbf0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 301 N Water St Wilmington NC £109 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,442 reviews) Great stay. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=13731&PinnedHotelID=13731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6339943) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14500/14430/w3836h2559x4y0-2a3360e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC 5032 Market St Wilmington NC £66 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (186 reviews) Room was clean and comfortable. The staff was exceptional. The restaurant onsite was also delicious. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=14430&PinnedHotelID=14430&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6339943) [See all 4,943 properties in Hampstead](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6339943) 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. ![RIGHT ON THE BEACH - special rates spring Larry's Lazy Susan HC Elevator PETS](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22520000/22517800/22517736/94fd9b47_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### RIGHT ON THE BEACH - special rates spring Larry's Lazy Susan HC Elevator PETS North Topsail Beach NC Stay at this beach holiday home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (222 reviews) This rental is directly on the ocean and has wonderful views. There is a great deal of room plus the house is truly decorated as a beach house. We had a wonderful week especially since the house is conveniently located. Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sneads-Ferry-Hotels-RIGHT-ON-THE-BEACH-Special-Rates-Spring-Larrys-Lazy-Susan-HC-Elevator-PETS.h22517736.Hotel-Information) ![Lovely Historic 2 bedroom steps to Riverwalk -Fully stocked!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99920800/99920776/fa9b1284_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lovely Historic 2 bedroom steps to Riverwalk -Fully stocked! Wilmington NC Stay at this apartment in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Riverwalk and Latimer House are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews) Amazing location in the historic district. Lots of space to accommodate people spreading out for activities. Kitchen is well-quipped, and the host went above and beyond by labeling drawers and cabinets to make it easy to find everything. Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Hotels-Lovely-Historic-2-Bedroom-Steps-To-Riverwalk-Fully-Stocked.h99920776.Hotel-Information) ![Kasa Southside Wilmington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/92000000/91992300/91992233/b6be0129_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kasa Southside Wilmington 2910 Midtown Way Wilmington NC Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Riverwalk and Wrightsville Beach ... 9/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews) Room was spotless and location, location, location was perfect! Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kasa-Southside-Wilmington.h91992233.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Hampstead](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6339943&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Hampstead hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6339943&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6339943&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6339943&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6339943&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6339943&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6339943&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Sloop Point Plantation Learn about the local history of Hampstead when you take a trip to Sloop Point Plantation. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sloop-Point-Plantation-Hampstead.d553248621532661246.Attraction) #### Olde Point Golf & Country Club Enjoy a round of golf in Hampstead at Olde Point Golf & Country Club. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Olde-Point-Golf-Country-Club-Hampstead.d553248621561872266.Attraction) #### Castle Bay Country Club Enjoy a round of golf in Hampstead at Castle Bay Country Club. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Bay-Country-Club-Hampstead.d553248621532661239.Attraction) ## Cities near Hampstead ![Wilmington which includes an administrative building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1587/099ecea6-6df2-4edc-90f0-252d2fd8d8e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wilmington ![One of my favorite shots from the trip, and currently my wallpaper. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/166778/f80b1092-bff4-403a-a2c6-9bb40113df1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Topsail Beach ![View of the Santa Monica beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339267/0c5b6b3c-49a1-4a69-8ee5-66b13bfee9aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Surf City ![Topsail island offers a lot to the tourist looking for a quieter beach experience. Everything from kayaking, pier fishing, sun bathing, surfing, great seafood, shopping, you know...the normal beach stuff, but topsail is different. Hard to explain, but many people I talk to speak of how they have been coming for decades, and it's they prefer here over any other beach trip destination. New visitors say this place is unique and wonderful. If you want a place to unwind, have a care free vacation, this is your place.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339267/72096765-cb84-43c9-a7ef-e859e2997ceb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### North Topsail Beach - Cities near Hampstead - Places of interest [Wilmington](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington.dx1587)[Topsail Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Topsail-Beach.dx166778)[Surf City](https://expedia.co.uk/Surf-City.dx6339267)[North Topsail Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Topsail-Beach.dx553248628383923655)[Castle Hayne](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Hayne.dx553248634999440841) - [Wrightsville Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wrightsville-Beach-South-End.d6066253.Attraction) - [Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center ](https://expedia.co.uk/Camp-Lejeune-Main-Gate-And-Visitor-Center-Camp-Lejeune.d6181666.Attraction) - [Surf City Pier ](https://expedia.co.uk/Surf-City-Pier-Holly-Ridge.d553248621560820008.Attraction) - [Seaview Pier ](https://expedia.co.uk/Seaview-Pier-Sneads-Ferry.d6312470.Attraction) - [Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Greenfield-Lake-Park-And-Gardens-Wilmington.d553248621560799391.Attraction) - [Bellamy Mansion Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bellamy-Mansion-Museum-Wilmington-Historic-District.d6087235.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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