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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 great live music 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.
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.
Top hotels in Ghent
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Old & very worn Rooms small and dated Not cheap
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
This is my husband and I second stay here at this hotel. We stayed here back in 2023 for my husband's birthday and this time for our anniversary. From start to finish our stay was great the check in process with Hannah went very smooth. Hannah was very accommodating even helping us get the room we ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
My reservations were cancelled after updating my payment information and I received an email stating I was all set.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Amazing view and friendly staff. Minimal to no “extras” or amenities - just coffee and hot water in the lobby in the morning.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Schooner Inn
For its age, a decent place to stay. I know it's the beach but our room floor was absolutely full of sand. Nothing that you couldn't take care of with a broom though. Overall a nice stay. Quiet and enjoyable. Be absolutely sure you have your parking decal displayed because you can bet the tow guy ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
Staff was very friendly and professional but I doubt I will stay here again. Breakfast
Reviewed on 24 Apr 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.
