Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Waterside District
You can enjoy retail therapy at Waterside District during your trip to Norfolk. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Downtown Norfolk
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
"Wonderful, friendly staff"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
"The room was clean and the bed comfortable. Really close to perfect. Which today, with how Carly some hotels have gotten, is kind of rare. If you have our experience you will be fine."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
"All food and drinks were good. They checked us into a dirty room After moving us and acting like they were doing us a favor. Their computers were not working for this big event the 250 Anniversary Celebration during the 50th Harborfest. The power went out the first night for a couple of hours. Phone ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
"I didn't like that I had to walk up 3 or 4 floors to get ice, which I couldn't find. That was a bad start. The room was nice, clean and comfortable - after we realized that your couldn't adjust the AC with a defect wall thermostat we just about froze until - duh - we realized you could turn it down ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Ocean Resort
"Nice beach front place. Excellent access to the beach."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Aqua Vista Resort Hotel
"When I got there they were giving my room away when I booked the hotel it was pay at property. I booked 3 nights and they told me they gave one night away. I had to go somewhere else for the third night. The place was dirty. The only good thing was the ocean view. Don’t waste your time."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
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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.
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.
Bayview
While Bayview isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Beaches and Ocean View Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cottage Park
If you're spending some time in Cottage Park, Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.
