Downtown Norfolk, VA
Norfolk
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Popular places to visit
Waterside District
A riverside district with restaurants, bars and nightclubs stands beside a scenic park and promenade with cycle and running lanes.
Norfolk Scope
Catch an event at Norfolk Scope during your trip to Norfolk. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Town Point Park
Escape to an urban waterfront park for relaxation, historic appreciation and hours of fun-filled activities.
Chrysler Hall
Lovers of the arts, including the symphony and theatrical shows, will appreciate this revered performing arts center, the heart of the city’s cultural life.
USS Wisconsin BB-64
Walk the decks and corridors of a World War II battleship, a floating fortress that also saw action in the Korean and Gulf Wars.
Nauticus National Maritime Center
Learn, touch and observe at the waterfront maritime science museum dedicated to Norfolk’s naval history.
Downtown Norfolk Hotel Deals
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
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Reviewed on 2026/4/6
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
The waterside view was a little less than amazing. Overall friendly staff, but an indoor pool or a hot tub would’ve made it a little more special.
Reviewed on 2026/4/6
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Took 30 minutes to check in due to understaffing. The parking situation was a nightmare. No clear signage for entrance.
Reviewed on 2026/4/6
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
The hotel has not aged well, and while the staff was super sweet the building is not well kept and bistro was never attended
Reviewed on 2026/4/5
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
The room was ok, but the bed linen had hair from previous guests. And so was the bathtub. So the two major things that we needed during our stay were unusable. After contacting the front desk they mentioned being short staffed and finally at 9:30 PM I got the half of the items requested and then ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/6
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
Breakfast was ok. Roo.s were spacious and very clean. Pet was happy.
Reviewed on 2026/4/7
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Norfolk
West Freemason
While you're in West Freemason, take in top sights like Hunter House Victorian Museum and jump on the metro at York Street-Free Mason Station to see more of the city.
Norfolk Auto Row Historic District
Though Norfolk Auto Row Historic District might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Harrison Opera House and Chrysler Museum of Art.
Ghent
While Ghent isn't home to many top sights, Chrysler Museum of Art and Harrison Opera House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Olde Huntersville
Olde Huntersville might not have many top sights, but Harrison Opera House and Norfolk Scope are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Camellia Shores
Camellia Shores might not have many top sights, but Norfolk Botanical Garden and Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Fleet
Visitors to Fleet enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Naval Station Norfolk is worth a stop.
