Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide

Norfolk

The USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) makes its way to sea after a year long PIA at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
The USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) makes its way to sea after a year long PIA at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
USS Wisconsin
Monticello Arcade of Norfolk, VA - beautiful architecture
Harborfest 2016

Popular places to visit

Waterside Festival Marketplace featuring signage and a sunset

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.

Waterside District
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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.

Norfolk Scope
Chrysler Hall

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.

Chrysler Hall
Town Point Park featuring a city, a park and modern architecture

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.

Town Point Park
USS Wisconsin BB-64 showing military items

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 great live music.

USS Wisconsin BB-64
Nauticus National Maritime Center showing modern architecture and a city

Nauticus National Maritime Center

5/5(1 review)

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.

Nauticus National Maritime Center

Top hotels in Downtown Norfolk

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

3.5 out of 5
235 E Main St Norfolk VA
The price is 2.859.230 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
2.859.230 ₫
3.366.094 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Norfolk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

3.5 out of 5
700 Monticello Avenue Norfolk VA
The price is 2.231.499 ₫ per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
2.231.499 ₫
2.644.202 ₫ total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Norfolk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

3.5 out of 5
777 Waterside Dr Norfolk VA
The price is 2.783.071 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
2.783.071 ₫
3.278.511 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Norfolk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Absolutely as we have in mind.Clean, nice view. Housekeeping very nice. But the pillows too soft. But everything very good

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Hilton Norfolk The Main

Hilton Norfolk The Main

4 out of 5
100 East Main Street Norfolk VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.454.680 ₫ per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
4.454.680 ₫
5.267.681 ₫ total
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Norfolk. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Perfect location! Clean beautiful room! Soft comfortable beds! Large spacious bathroom Beautiful views

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Hilton Norfolk The Main
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

3 out of 5
520 Plume street Norfolk VA
The price is 2.267.374 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
2.267.374 ₫
2.685.486 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Norfolk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Room was adequate. Staff was very courteous. Very quiet stay.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)

3 out of 5
1801 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA
The price is 2.456.339 ₫ per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
2.456.339 ₫
2.876.774 ₫ total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,489 reviews)
all around well done

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Norfolk

Riding the Tide Crossing The Hague coming into Freemason Harbor, Norfolk. 2011.

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.

West Freemason
Aerial View over Portsmouth Virginia Across the Elizabeth River to Norfolk

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.

Norfolk Auto Row Historic District
Historic Homes in the Ghent Section of Norfolk Virginia After a Snow Storm

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.

Ghent
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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.

Olde Huntersville
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Camellia Shores

While Camellia Shores isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Botanical Garden and Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Camellia Shores
USS Enterprise on its last active day

Fleet

Visitors to Fleet enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Naval Station Norfolk is worth a stop.

Fleet

Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide

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