Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Waterside District
A riverside district with restaurants, bars and nightclubs stands beside a scenic park and promenade with cycle and running lanes.
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.
Chrysler Hall
Lovers of the arts, including the symphony and theatrical shows, will appreciate this revered performing arts center, the heart of the city’s cultural life.
Town Point Park
Escape to an urban waterfront park for relaxation, historic appreciation and hours of fun-filled activities.
USS Wisconsin BB-64
Walk the decks and corridors of a World War II battleship, a floating fortress that also saw action in the Korean and Gulf Wars.
Nauticus National Maritime Center
Learn, touch and observe at the waterfront maritime science museum dedicated to Norfolk’s naval history.
Top hotels in Downtown Norfolk
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
the room is clear and the bed and pillows are very comfortable. the bed's firmness is excellent to supports my back
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Beautiful and clean hotel!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Nice breakfast set up. Everyone really friendly. Convenient to everything.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
The staff to serve breakfast on Sunday morning did not show up, so there was no breakfast served that morning and no coffee either. On my last nite staying, it was Sunday nite and the elevator was making some kind of really lous clanging noise when it moved and could be heard all nite long and very ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hilton Norfolk The Main
Great location and a beautiful hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Our room was clean and comfortable. However, the toilet paper holder was coming off the wall, and the roll in shower flooded the bathroom. Also, the carpet in the hallway was worn and dirty. The staff were friendly, and we enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Norfolk
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fleet
Visitors to Fleet enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Naval Station Norfolk is worth a stop.
