The Best Hotels Closest to Waterside District in Norfolk - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern interior with a central art installation, white walls, and a reflective floor.

A modern interior with a large pink bunny sculpture, contemporary furniture, and stylish lighting fixtures.

A modern restaurant with round tables, leather seating, and a view of the kitchen.

A hotel facade with a large entrance, a flag, and a storefront with 'Perry Glass Art Collection' signage.

1. Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection

Downtown Norfolk, 0.4 km from Waterside District

Akia

4.175.374 ₫

4.879.480 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern interior with a black leather sofa, green and yellow chairs, and a patterned floor.

A marina with several boats docked, a waterfront restaurant named 'WaterSide', and modern buildings in the background.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent 'Hilton' sign, and a 'Manhattan' sign indicating its location.

A multi-level interior with an escalator connecting floors, modern lighting, and a central seating area with tables and chairs.

2. Hilton Norfolk The Main

Downtown Norfolk, 0.2 km from Waterside District

eric

6.591.126 ₫

7.756.463 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a geometric design.

A modern outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and a round table, surrounded by potted plants and a view of a building with a blue roof.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A long hallway with marble flooring, large windows, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

3. Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Downtown Norfolk, 0.1 km from Waterside District

James

3.734.496 ₫

4.398.406 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large indoor plant.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A Sheraton hotel with a modern design, located near a waterfront with a dock and a bridge in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the cityscape. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs, and a large abstract mural on the wall.

4. Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

Downtown Norfolk, 0.2 km from Waterside District

Quishanna

3.381.275 ₫

3.966.269 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a curved exterior, outdoor seating area with fire pits, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a city view, large windows, and a seating area with a poolside chair.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent tower and a waterfront location.

A hotel lobby with a long corridor, red seating area, marble reception desk, and a ceiling with a skylight.

5. Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

1 km from Waterside District

Russell

3.400.725 ₫

3.988.636 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by large windows, and equipped with lounge chairs and a lifeguard chair.

A hotel lobby with a mix of seating options, including round tables and chairs, a long communal table, and a television mounted on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Residence Inn' sign, located at a city intersection with traffic lights and street signs visible.

A hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a television displaying news.

6. Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown

1.1 km from Waterside District

Nuykiesha

2.992.265 ₫

3.518.907 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern bar area with a menu board, bar stools, and a variety of beverages.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring multiple windows and a prominent sign.

An indoor swimming pool area with multiple seating arrangements and a pool table.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a seating area, and a refrigerator.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

Downtown Norfolk, 0.4 km from Waterside District

Carol

2.468.917 ₫

2.917.057 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central chandelier, multiple seating areas, and a marble floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a small table, a bed with white bedding, a mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, including round tables and cushioned chairs, and a central shelving unit with plants.

8. Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

Norfolk Auto Row Historic District, 1.2 km from Waterside District

Kathleen

2.539.545 ₫

2.998.417 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A vending machine and an ice dispenser in a hotel lobby.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a red door, a wall-mounted sign, and a seating area with two red chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large mirror.

A multi-story hotel with a red roof and beige exterior walls.

9. Red Roof Inn Norfolk - Portsmouth

1.8 km from Waterside District

James

1.646.550 ₫

1.970.984 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

A two-story building with a gabled roof, a covered entrance, and a fenced outdoor area with lounge chairs.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with a brick facade.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a bulletin board, and a door labeled "OFFICE".

10. Motel 6 Portsmouth, VA

2 km from Waterside District

Shannon

1.632.545 ₫

1.955.423 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in cabinets, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, a large screen, and a bowl on the counter.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a large yellow sign, modern buildings, and a grassy area.

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Portsmouth - Norfolk

1.4 km from Waterside District

Michael

1.517.139 ₫

1.926.249 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, and a painting on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, a blue building with 'Your Space' signage, and a white building with orange accents.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a brick wall.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

12. YourSpace Hotels Chesapeake

13.7 km from Waterside District

Tyrone

2.509.114 ₫

2.937.349 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dark wooden dresser, a gray accent wall, a door with a control panel, and a red bedspread.

A two-story building with a teal exterior and a white door, located in a residential area with a clear sky and a tree in the background.

A shower area with dark tiled walls, a white shower curtain, and a glass shelf with toiletries.

A Bay Inn sign with a welcome message and amenities like heat, stay at the bay, daily & weekly rates, HBO, and WiFi.

13. The Bay Inn

12.5 km from Waterside District

Coreen

1.878.918 ₫

2.238.623 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with seating, a fire pit, and string lights.

A swimming pool with a view of a building outside, a covered seating area, and a door leading to another room.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a kitchen, and a large window.

A modern interior with seating areas, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

14. Staybridge Suites Norfolk Airport by IHG

9.4 km from Waterside District

David

3.682.628 ₫

4.312.825 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with drawers, a suitcase, and a view of a shopping center.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a table, large windows, and a view of buildings outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract wall.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table and black chairs, white cabinets, and a patterned backsplash.

15. Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center

13.7 km from Waterside District

Keira

2.619.334 ₫

3.064.102 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, seating area, and a vending machine.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies.

16. Comfort Suites Chesapeake - Norfolk

8.5 km from Waterside District

Latresa

2.182.346 ₫

2.561.565 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A breakfast area with a sign reading "TOP IT BREAKFAST" and various food items displayed on the counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

A pool table with a ball rack, a sectional sofa with multiple pillows, and a television displaying a voting advertisement.

A modern lounge area with blue seating, purple armchairs, and orange patterned cushions. There are round tables and unique hanging light fixtures.

17. Tru By Hilton Norfolk Airport

9.3 km from Waterside District

India Tierra

2.230.383 ₫

2.642.879 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern indoor staircase with glass railings, a water feature, and a reception desk in the background.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A spacious lobby with a curved sofa, a blue armchair, a glass coffee table, and a staircase with a glass railing.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a television screen on the wall.

18. The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center

13.9 km from Waterside District

Oktay

3.511.197 ₫

4.089.837 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the adjacent building and seating area.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a green sofa, and a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Virginia Beach/Norfolk Airport

10 km from Waterside District

Pidge

3.168.616 ₫

3.695.776 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern hotel exterior with outdoor seating, a covered patio, and a car parked nearby.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a counter with a plant, and a view of the street through large windows.

A self-checkout area with a 24/7 market, refrigerated beverage dispensers, and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a coffee table.

20. Hyatt Studios Chesapeake

9.7 km from Waterside District

Mallory

2.733.444 ₫

3.195.327 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Waterside District

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection	9.2 Wonderful 857 reviews	View
Hilton Norfolk The Main	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Norfolk Waterside Marriott	8.8 Excellent 1,039 reviews	View
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel	8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews	View

Top Waterside District Hotel Reviews

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great visit. Would certainly book again"

Red Roof Inn Norfolk - Portsmouth

8/10 Good

"Conveniently located near plenty of restaurants and not far from the waterside district ferry. Check-in was easy and room was decent"

Quality Inn & Suites Olde Town

10/10 Excellent

"Staff Clean room were greatxxxxxxxxxxxxx"

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

10/10 Excellent

"Great trip, valet staff out of this world."

Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"it was amazing!!"

SpringHill Suites Marriott Norfolk Old Dominion University

10/10 Excellent

"Good place to stay"

Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

8/10 Good

"Perfect place to stay except for noisy guests being to loud to late"

Other attractions near Waterside District

Nauticus National Maritime Center

8.8/10 (235 reviews)

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 acclaimed theatre scene.

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A large ship docked at a port with a bridge and buildings in the background.

USS Wisconsin BB-64

9.0/10 (189 reviews)

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 great live music.

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A white boat named Victory Ruler docked at a pier with a park and benches nearby.

Town Point Park

8.8/10 (22 reviews)

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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

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A museum exhibit with a large wooden ship model and a stone artifact on display.

Hampton Roads Naval Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Hampton Roads Naval Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Norfolk. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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A neoclassical building with a dome and columns, named "The MacArthur Memorial."

Douglas MacArthur Memorial

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Douglas MacArthur Memorial, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Norfolk. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Armed Forces Memorial

Find out about the history of Norfolk when you take a trip to Armed Forces Memorial. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Wells Theater

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Wells Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Norfolk. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Perry Family Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Perry Family Arts Center during your stay in Norfolk.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Waterside District?

Waterside District is located in an area of Norfolk known for its beautiful beaches, sporting events and great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 39 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels will I find near Waterside District?

Expedia has 39 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Waterside District.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Waterside District, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Waterside District.

What can I see and do near Waterside District?

You'll want to browse the collections at USS Wisconsin BB-64, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and Chrysler Museum of Art. Harrison Opera House, Douglas MacArthur Memorial and United States Lightship Portsmouth are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Waterside District. You can catch a show at The NorVa, Chrysler Hall and Norva Theater.

How can I get to Waterside District?

Local metro stations include Monticello Station and MacArthur Square Station. If you'd like to explore around the surrounding area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Waterside District hotels

1. Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection

2. Hilton Norfolk The Main

3. Norfolk Waterside Marriott

4. Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

5. Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

6. Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown

7. Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

8. Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

9. Red Roof Inn Norfolk - Portsmouth

10. Motel 6 Portsmouth, VA

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Portsmouth - Norfolk

12. YourSpace Hotels Chesapeake

13. The Bay Inn

14. Staybridge Suites Norfolk Airport by IHG

15. Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center

16. Comfort Suites Chesapeake - Norfolk

17. Tru By Hilton Norfolk Airport

18. The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Virginia Beach/Norfolk Airport

20. Hyatt Studios Chesapeake

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Top Waterside District Hotel Reviews

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

Red Roof Inn Norfolk - Portsmouth

Quality Inn & Suites Olde Town

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection

SpringHill Suites Marriott Norfolk Old Dominion University

Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

Other attractions near Waterside District

Nauticus National Maritime Center

USS Wisconsin BB-64

Town Point Park

Hampton Roads Naval Museum

Douglas MacArthur Memorial

Armed Forces Memorial

Wells Theater

Perry Family Arts Center

Frequently asked questions

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