Ghent Travel Guide
Norfolk
Popular places to visit
Chrysler Museum of Art
Be amazed by the breadth and quality of this collection of art and glasswork at a free museum in the heart of the city.
Naval Station Norfolk
Tour the world’s largest naval complex and see some of the U.S. Navy’s most powerful ships.
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
A riverside district with restaurants, bars and nightclubs stands beside a scenic park and promenade with cycle and running lanes.
Norfolk State University
Enjoy the student vibe at Norfolk State University during your visit to Norfolk. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
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
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
All good
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Stayed on ground suite, a lot of people walking their dogs in gfont of our room and not cleaning up their messes.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Disappointing.We booked a king bed oceanfront room and received confirmation. When we checked in, only after me verifying it was a king bed, they told me it was two double beds. I showed the clerk ny confirmation I booked a king room. She checjed with her manager as to why the room was changed and ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Excellent location and hotel! Will come again!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Schooner Inn
The inn was outdated and semi grungy with peeling floors, musky smelling breezeway and elevators, dripping HVAC, and dirty "sanitized" dishes. Wiped a black ring out of the in room whirlpool. Quiet and peaceful scenery though.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
Stayed for my birthday barely was in the room but smell was bad and all my towel either was dirt stain or long hairs attached. Will not book again
Reviewed on 7 May 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.
