Downtown Norfolk
Norfolk
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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.
Town Point Park
Escape to an urban waterfront park for relaxation, historic appreciation and hours of fun-filled activities.
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.
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
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown Norfolk
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
If this review was about the staff, it would be 5 stars. About the material condition of the hotel, it would be 1 star. The staff is exceptional, but the hotel has more problems than they can contend with. The location is really good, the bedding is very comfortable, and parking is less expensive ...
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
The in-house restaurant, CapoCapo, has terrible table service. The wait staff do not want to be there. The food is decent. The parking garage is scary. The elevator is unreliable; avoid it. Pricing signs are unclear.
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Great place with a nice view. Tons of things to do in the surrou surrounding areas
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
The hotel is getting very tired. Our room sink had a broken stopper and the bathroom floor had something sticky spilt on it, Only one elevator worked so there was always a wait. The ice machine didn’t work. They only had coffee made in tge mirning, no hot water ot tea options. I think it was over ...
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
Desk staff is Wonderful. And Valet. I Love this Hotel !
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Checked me into a room that hadn’t been cleaned - dirty plates from room service on the bed and towels everywhere on floor. Then at 2:30 am the plumbing crew was banging on pipes and using a very loud power tool in next door room. Probably loud enough to wake up several guests. Horrible stay.
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
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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.
