Top 10 Hotels Near Children's Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth for 2026

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A historic building with a prominent entrance, a sign for 'four eleven' on York Street, and a staircase leading to the main door.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view into a room with a fireplace.

A living room with a dark sofa, striped armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A covered outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by a brick wall and a garden area with blooming trees.

1. The Inn at Four Eleven York

2 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Brian

P14,597

P16,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a geometric design.

A marina with several yachts docked, a large illuminated building in the background, and a Ferris wheel.

A long hallway with marble flooring, large windows, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

2. Norfolk Waterside Marriott

1.3 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Ausra

P8,996

P10,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern interior with a black leather sofa, green and yellow chairs, and a patterned floor.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent 'Hilton' sign, and a 'Manhattan' sign indicating its location.

A multi-level interior with an escalator connecting floors, modern lighting, and a central seating area with tables and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a central walkway, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the cityscape.

3. Hilton Norfolk The Main

1.3 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

eric

P15,878

P18,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large indoor plant.

A Sheraton hotel with a modern design, located near a waterfront with a dock and a bridge in the background.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a view of the city and water.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

4. Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

1.2 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

P8,658

P10,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by large windows, and equipped with lounge chairs and a lifeguard chair.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Residence Inn' sign, located at a city intersection with traffic lights and street signs visible.

A hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a television displaying news.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a large screen, and a map on the wall.

5. Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown

2.2 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Paul

P7,726

P9,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel with a curved exterior, outdoor seating area with fire pits, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a city view, large windows, and a seating area with a poolside chair.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent tower and a waterfront location.

A long, narrow hallway with dark wooden flooring, recessed lighting, and large framed artwork on the walls.

6. Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

0.2 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Jeanice

P8,975

P10,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern bar area with a menu board, bar stools, and a variety of beverages.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a seating area, and a refrigerator.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring multiple windows and a prominent sign.

An indoor swimming pool area with multiple seating arrangements and a pool table.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

1.6 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Carol

P5,948

P7,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A restaurant with a bar area, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with a blue sofa, matching armchairs, and a patterned rug.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a lamp, and a wardrobe.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a dresser, and a mirror.

8. Quality Inn & Suites Olde Town

0.8 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Craig

P5,876

P6,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A spacious lobby with a central chandelier, multiple seating areas, and a marble floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a small table, a bed with white bedding, a mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, including round tables and cushioned chairs, and a central shelving unit with plants.

9. Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

2.4 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Kathleen

P5,788

P6,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A Red Roof Inn lobby with a stone wall, two red chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a large window with a view of the street.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a microwave.

A multi-story hotel with a red roof and multiple windows.

A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a coffee urn, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

10. Red Roof Inn Norfolk - Portsmouth

1 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

James

P3,967

P4,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

An ice dispenser attached to a brick building.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a bulletin board, and a door labeled "OFFICE".

A two-story building with a gabled roof, a covered entrance, and a fenced outdoor area with lounge chairs.

11. Motel 6 Portsmouth, VA

1.1 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Shannon

P3,933

P4,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A motel with a red awning, a covered entrance, and a clear sky.

A drive-thru window with two chairs, an ATM, and a food vending machine.

A reception area with a sign reading "Economy Lodge," a ceiling fan, a large window with a view of parked cars, and a reflection of the room in a mirror.

12. Economy Lodge

3.1 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Terrance

P2,849

P3,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in cabinets, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a large yellow sign, modern buildings, and a grassy area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fenced area, surrounded by buildings with a green roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Portsmouth - Norfolk

0.8 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Michael

P3,767

P4,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, and a painting on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a brick wall.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor patio with seating, a grill, and a view of trees and a building.

14. YourSpace Hotels Chesapeake

12.9 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Amanda

P6,093

P7,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor patio with seating, a fire pit, and string lights.

A swimming pool with a view of a building outside, a covered seating area, and a door leading to another room.

A spacious hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows offering views.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a kitchen, and a large window.

15. Staybridge Suites Norfolk Airport by IHG

10.4 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

David

P9,496

P11,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a television.

A hotel bathroom with a vanity, mirror, and shelves with towels.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by windows and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A reception desk with a framed picture of a beach scene and the word "explore."

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport

9.2 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Ivette

P7,382

P8,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A breakfast area with a sign reading "TOP IT BREAKFAST" and various food items displayed on the counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

A pool table with a ball rack, a sectional sofa with multiple pillows, and a television displaying a voting advertisement.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, red chairs, and a seating area with a patterned rug.

17. Tru By Hilton Norfolk Airport

10.3 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Kenneth

P6,372

P7,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor seating area with stone walls, a fire pit, and green chairs.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, stove, and cabinets. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with shelves, and large windows allowing natural light.

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Norfolk Airport

8.9 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Dario

P8,975

P10,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, seating area, and a vending machine.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies.

A modern dining area with wooden flooring, yellow and blue chairs, and a central island with a coffee machine.

19. Comfort Suites Chesapeake - Norfolk

8.1 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Latresa

P6,101

P7,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

A modern hotel lobby with a kitchen area, dining tables, and a seating area.

A vending machine area with snacks, drinks, and a coffee machine.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital screen, and a green wall with a geometric design and the text "It only takes a spark". There are two chairs and a small table in the foreground.

20. Spark by Hilton Norfolk

13.3 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Sergio

P4,513

P5,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Children's Museum of Virginia

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Inn at Four Eleven York	10.0 Exceptional 114 reviews	View
Norfolk Waterside Marriott	8.8 Excellent 1,041 reviews	View
Hilton Norfolk The Main	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel	8.2 Very good 1,007 reviews	View
Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View

Top Children's Museum of Virginia Hotel Reviews

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was amazing there. The staff was super helpful. Rooms were amazing."

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The room was nice and clean. Staff was helpful. Would stay again."

Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, staff was outstandingly helpful. It was quiet. The only thing that was disappointing was that the food courtyard was closed throughout my stay. Otherwise, I will definitely stay there again."

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay! Very clean!"

Super 8 by Wyndham Portsmouth - Norfolk

10/10 Excellent

"After having a horrible checkin/non stay at another motel in the area, the front desk staff went down and checked the room and made sure all locks worked properly. The facility does appear to have a lot of families living there full time, but every one I spoke with that lived there, was great and welcoming."

SpringHill Suites Marriott Norfolk Old Dominion University

8/10 Good

"Overall good clean nice breakfast but needs some updating."

Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was super friendly and helpful"

Red Roof Inn Norfolk - Portsmouth

8/10 Good

"Other than the bathtub need to be resurfaced.The rum was fairly descent, there was inaccuracy in the television.It didn't have work with cable"

Other attractions near Children's Museum of Virginia

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum

7.4/10 (52 reviews)

Dive into coastal Virginia’s naval history at this expertly curated waterfront museum with ship models and artifacts from the 1700s through the 1900s.

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A theater with neon signs and a brick facade.

Commodore Theatre

7.0/10 (32 reviews)

See the latest blockbuster in art deco style at this historic movie theater, complete with state-of-the-art digital projection equipment and a full dining menu.

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A sunset over a calm river with boats docked at the pier.

Tidewater Yacht Marina

7.0/10 (44 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Portsmouth with a trip to Tidewater Yacht Marina. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

6.2/10 (25 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in Portsmouth. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Medal of Honor Monument

7.8/10 (6 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Medal of Honor Monument in Portsmouth. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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United States Lightship Portsmouth

6.4/10 (30 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at United States Lightship Portsmouth during your travels in Portsmouth. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

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Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center during your stay in Portsmouth. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Hill House Museum

6.0/10 (21 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Hill House Museum in Portsmouth. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Children's Museum of Virginia?

Children's Museum of Virginia is located in an area of Portsmouth known for its beautiful beaches, sporting events, and great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 42 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Children's Museum of Virginia?

Adjacent to Children's Museum of Virginia, Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Norfolk Waterside Marriott and Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Children's Museum of Virginia?

Expedia has 42 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Children's Museum of Virginia.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Children's Museum of Virginia, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Children's Museum of Virginia.

What can I see and do near Children's Museum of Virginia?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, USS Wisconsin BB-64, or Chrysler Museum of Art. Sights like Harrison Opera House, United States Lightship Portsmouth, and Commodore Theatre are landmarks to visit in the area. You can catch a show at The NorVa, Chrysler Hall, and Norva Theater.

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1. The Inn at Four Eleven York

2. Norfolk Waterside Marriott

3. Hilton Norfolk The Main

4. Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

5. Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown

6. Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

7. Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

8. Quality Inn & Suites Olde Town

9. Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

10. Red Roof Inn Norfolk - Portsmouth

11. Motel 6 Portsmouth, VA

12. Economy Lodge

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Portsmouth - Norfolk

14. YourSpace Hotels Chesapeake

15. Staybridge Suites Norfolk Airport by IHG

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport

17. Tru By Hilton Norfolk Airport

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Norfolk Airport

19. Comfort Suites Chesapeake - Norfolk

20. Spark by Hilton Norfolk

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Top Children's Museum of Virginia Hotel Reviews

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Super 8 by Wyndham Portsmouth - Norfolk

SpringHill Suites Marriott Norfolk Old Dominion University

Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection

Red Roof Inn Norfolk - Portsmouth

Other attractions near Children's Museum of Virginia

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum

Commodore Theatre

Tidewater Yacht Marina

Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

Medal of Honor Monument

United States Lightship Portsmouth

Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center

Hill House Museum

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