Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Waterside District
A riverside district with restaurants, bars and nightclubs stands beside a scenic park and promenade with cycle and running lanes.
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.
Nauticus National Maritime Center
Learn, touch and observe at the waterfront maritime science museum dedicated to Norfolk’s naval history.
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.
Things to do
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Dolphin Kayak Tour in Virginia Beach Must know how to swim
Awesome University Hunt: Pirates' Plunder at Hampton University
Top hotels in Downtown Norfolk
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
"The room was clean but the beds were small, the staff was great and helpful. The restaurant was great , the snack bar was to expensive it should be free to the people who stay there. The room needed to be bigger with bigger beds and more than one chair . It was to small for two adults and one child. ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
"Overall very good, but we came here for the big Sail250 event. I thought, for a hotel of this stature, they would have information materials about the surrounding area and the festival, but no, nothing - not even any info about their own hotel."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
"Convenient location to various restaurants and important locations like airport and port. View of water was amazing and friendly staff."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
"The room smelled of cigarettes, and I found two cockroaches; plus, the bed had a huge hole in one side. I just wanted the days to pass so I could leave soon. The indoor pool looked dirty, and the hotel seemed like something out of a horror movie. I definitely won't be back."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Ocean Resort
"The cost/quality ratio of this hotel is totally off. It's mostly old and decrepit, with many amenities needing cleaning or renovation: the peeling popcorn ceiling in the bedroom, the sticky carpet, the bathtub with a weird "sticker" on the bottom, the elevator with buttons you barely want to touch, ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Aqua Vista Resort Hotel
"Good"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Norfolk
East Ocean View
If you're spending some time in East Ocean View, Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Ocean View
While there might not be top attractions in Ocean View, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ocean View Beach and Norfolk Beaches.
Bayview
While Bayview isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Beaches and Ocean View Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Willoughby Spit
If you're spending some time in Willoughby Spit, Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Cottage Park
If you're spending some time in Cottage Park, Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.
