Downtown Norfolk
Norfolk
Visit Downtown Norfolk
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.
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.
Town Point Park
Escape to an urban waterfront park for relaxation, historic appreciation and hours of fun-filled activities.
Nauticus National Maritime Center
Learn, touch and observe at the waterfront maritime science museum dedicated to Norfolk’s naval history.
Things to do
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown Norfolk
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
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Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Clean room,great view,very kind manager,excellent bed & bedding,I will be back!!!the hotel was beautiful overall!
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
The staff were very helpful, breakfast was delicious , the room was quite and clean and the gym was well equipped and maintained
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Hilton Norfolk The Main
Perfect location! Clean beautiful room! Soft comfortable beds! Large spacious bathroom Beautiful views
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
Great stay
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
Friendliness of staff
Reviewed on Jan 18, 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
Though Norfolk Auto Row Historic District might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Harrison Opera House and Chrysler Museum of 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.
Olde Huntersville
Olde Huntersville might not have many top sights, but Harrison Opera House and Norfolk Scope are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Camellia Shores
Camellia Shores might not have many top sights, but Norfolk Botanical Garden and Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Fleet
Visitors to Fleet enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Naval Station Norfolk is worth a stop.
