Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide
Norfolk
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Popular places to visit
Waterside District
You can enjoy retail therapy at Waterside District during your trip to Norfolk. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Chrysler Hall
Enjoy a show at Chrysler Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in Norfolk. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.
Town Point Park
Town Point Park is just one of the places to see in Norfolk, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
USS Wisconsin BB-64
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in USS Wisconsin BB-64 during your travels in Norfolk. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Nauticus National Maritime Center
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Nauticus National Maritime Center during your travels in Norfolk. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.
Top hotels in Downtown Norfolk
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
"The hotel was fine, but not great. The pictures on the site felt like they were taken of a model room and definitely not the room we got. There was a target receipt in our window and the room smelled strongly of vanilla and slightly of weed, like someone was trying to mask the smell. My biggest complaint ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
"Biggest issue was parking - pay too much for valet and I parked my own car even… since it is in front of the hotel. Menu was good but limited. I unfortunately stayed when they were industrial cleaning carpets. Pool was closed and staff couldn’t tell me if or when it would open. 3 stars"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
"Very clean and nice and close to port."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
"While nice as it is, there are some simple upgrades that would be appreciated. The closet door being gone but the track in the floor still there and very dust-covered is a definite eye sore and makes you feel less confident about the level of clean the room really is."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hilton Norfolk The Main
"Beautiful view and close to everything!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
"The view of the ocean is spectacular from the deck. The beach, be it away from the hustle and bustle of the southern boardwalk, is quite and less crowded than other parts of this resort city."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Norfolk
East Ocean View
If you're spending some time in East Ocean View, Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Bayview
While Bayview isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Beaches and Ocean View Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ocean View
While there might not be top attractions in Ocean View, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ocean View Beach and Norfolk Beaches.
Willoughby Spit
If you're spending some time in Willoughby Spit, Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Cottage Park
If you're spending some time in Cottage Park, Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.
