Mayfaire Travel Guide
Wilmington
Visit Mayfaire
Stay near popular Mayfaire attractions
Things to do
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
History and Architecture Walking Tour
Top hotels in Mayfaire
Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center
"This is a great pet friendly hotel. Very clean and centrally located."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Element by Marriott Wilmington
"We stayed there for a week and from the very first day we had a very pleasant experience . From the front desk staff to the cleaning crew everyone was very nice and helpful . Breakfast was amazing and the room was very clean . We will definitely come back."
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026
Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"The pool, ocean views from the room were beautiful. Unfortunately, during our visit one elevator was broke. Very frustrating with wait times as there was a wedding scheduled the same weekend. Our room was not clean when we arrived. Housekeeping never checked on us once. Instead, we walked outside ..."
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
"Good location, very nice staff, but room had a dank (maybe cigarette) smell and bfst options limited with watery coffee and weird juices in a machine."
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026
Comfort Inn University
Where to stay in Mayfaire
Downtown Wilmington
Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.
Wilmington Historic District
Wilmington Historic District is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.
Riverfront District
If you're spending some time in Riverfront District, Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College are top sights worth seeing.
Landfall
While there might not be top attractions in Landfall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayfaire Town Center and Wrightsville SUP.
The Bottom
While The Bottom may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bellamy Mansion Museum and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.
