Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide

Norfolk

Moses Myers House featuring a house and a city
USS Wisconsin BB-64 featuring military items
Douglas MacArthur Memorial featuring a memorial
Moses Myers House showing interior views
Downtown Norfolk

Popular places to visit

Waterside District

Waterside District

A riverside district with restaurants, bars and nightclubs stands beside a scenic park and promenade with cycle and running lanes.

Waterside District
Chrysler Hall

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.

Chrysler Hall
Norfolk Scope

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
USS Wisconsin BB-64 showing military items

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.

USS Wisconsin BB-64
Town Point Park featuring a city, a park and modern architecture

Town Point Park

Escape to an urban waterfront park for relaxation, historic appreciation and hours of fun-filled activities.

Town Point Park
Nauticus National Maritime Center showing modern architecture and a city

Nauticus National Maritime Center

Learn, touch and observe at the waterfront maritime science museum dedicated to Norfolk’s naval history.

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 ₹12,375 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹12,375
₹14,577 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Norfolk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,021 reviews)
"Had an overnight bach celebration and we so enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful room view and location to enjoy the city"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach North Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach North Beach by IHG

3 out of 5
3900 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA
The price is ₹17,802 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹17,802
₹20,645 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,041 reviews)
Family trip and a family dip
"The look of the hotel is like the others. The 3 pools give you a lot of options for space and let me little one have a blast. some of the best location for beach access as its a little slower and less crowded then what you would find around south beach. The rooms though, looked to still be hanging ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach North Beach by IHG
Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Ascend Hotel Collection

Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Ascend Hotel Collection

3 out of 5
1101 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
The price is ₹15,344 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹15,344
₹17,818 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,042 reviews)
"The pool is very small for such a large hotel. There were lots of kids, so we didn't have an opportunity to enjoy."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Ascend Hotel Collection
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront), VA

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

3 out of 5
1801 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
The price is ₹15,544 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹15,544
₹18,048 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,186 reviews)
"Totally enjoyed my stay, staff was helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront), VA
Oceans 2700

Oceans 2700

2.5 out of 5
2700 Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,323 reviews)
"Good price, great location. Room next to ours played loud music until midnight. After they checked out, all was good. Manager did have them finally tone down the music"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

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Oceans 2700
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

4 out of 5
3001 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
The price is ₹20,592 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹20,592
₹23,940 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Virginia Beach. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a beach locale and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"The beds were comfortable. The restaurant was average. The pool windows looking to the ocean are cloudy."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Norfolk

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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
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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
Chrysler Museum of Art which includes interior views and art

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
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Bayview

While Bayview isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Beaches and Ocean View Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bayview

Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide