What is South Wilmington like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Wilmington's South Wilmington neighbourhood. Are you looking for South Wilmington travel tips? Make sure that you visit Eden Park and Chase Fieldhouse while you're in the neighbourhood.

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

Based on our traveller data, Woodspring Suites Wilmington Riverfront is one of the top choices for your stay in South Wilmington. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Wilmington Riverwalk, and it offers free parking and in-room kitchens.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Wilmington, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in South Wilmington.

What is there to do in this Wilmington neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in South Wilmington are Eden Park and Chase Fieldhouse. While you're out sightseeing in Wilmington, make sure that you visit other sights such as Kalmar Nyckel Museum and Shipyard or Delaware Theater Company.

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Our top choices for South Wilmington hotels

Woodspring Suites Wilmington Riverfront

South Wilmington

Jean

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

Residence Inn By Marriott Wilmington

3.8 mi from South Wilmington

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Artelo

11.8 mi from South Wilmington

Jacqueline

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Down duvets, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

The Bookhouse Hotel

12 mi from South Wilmington

Kevin

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Kennett Square Brandywine Valley

11.9 mi from South Wilmington

Roxane

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

Hotel Indigo West Chester - Downtown by IHG

16.4 mi from South Wilmington

stacey

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

Inn at Mendenhall

10.1 mi from South Wilmington

Judith

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

White Oaks Motel Pennsville/Carneys Point

4.6 mi from South Wilmington

Andrew

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Ramada by Wyndham Newark/Wilmington

8 mi from South Wilmington

George

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Courtyard by Marriott Newark-University of Delaware

11.7 mi from South Wilmington

Karen

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

Best Western Plus Newark/Christiana Inn

8.4 mi from South Wilmington

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

Hampton Inn by Hilton Philadelphia International Airport

19.3 mi from South Wilmington

Amy

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Hilton Garden Inn Kennett Square

11.8 mi from South Wilmington

Cynthia

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Super 8 by Wyndham Pennsville/Wilmington

4.3 mi from South Wilmington

Thomas

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Brandywine River Hotel

10.3 mi from South Wilmington

Tabeeta

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Deluxe Studio Suite, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Elkton Lodge - Newark - Elkton - University Gateway

15.5 mi from South Wilmington

John

includes taxes & fees

15 Jul - 16 Jul

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Hotel Warner

16.4 mi from South Wilmington

Nadezda

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Brinton Suites

11.3 mi from South Wilmington

Charlie

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Hilton Garden Inn Media Philadelphia

13.5 mi from South Wilmington

Paul

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Courtyard By Marriott New Castle

2.4 mi from South Wilmington

Chenese

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

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Where to stay in South Wilmington

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

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Downtown Wilmington

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

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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.

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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.

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Trolley Square

Trolley Square might not have many top sights, but Brandywine Zoo and Delaware Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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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.

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