Ghent Travel Guide
Norfolk
Popular places to visit
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
If Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Norfolk.
Chrysler Museum of Art
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Chrysler Museum of Art during your trip to Norfolk. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.
Naval Station Norfolk
Naval Station Norfolk 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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Old Dominion University
Enjoy the student vibe at Old Dominion University during your visit to Norfolk. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Norfolk State University
Enjoy the student vibe at Norfolk State University during your visit to Norfolk. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
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.
Top hotels in Ghent
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
all around well done
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Va Beach-Oceanside (21st St) by IHG
Nice view of the beach
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
Very nice staff, with the exception of one person. Nice room, beautiful view, nice breakfast food and eating area.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Ocean Beach Club Virginia Beach
The room was well stocked. The workout room was nice.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Oceanaire Virginia Beach
Clean and I felt really safe they have top tear customer service!! can’t wait to stay again!!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach North Beach by IHG
Decent stay
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ghent
Norfolk Auto Row Historic District
While Norfolk Auto Row Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Harrison Opera House and Chrysler Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Downtown Norfolk
If you're spending time in Downtown Norfolk, check out sights like The NorVa or Norva Theater and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Monticello Station or MacArthur Square Station.
Olde Huntersville
While Olde Huntersville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Harrison Opera House and Norfolk Scope.
Fleet
Visitors to Fleet enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Naval Station Norfolk is worth a stop.
Bayview
While Bayview isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Beaches and Ocean View Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
