Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide

Norfolk

A large naval ship docked in a harbor with a crowd on the deck and a tall building in the background.
A large battleship docked at a pier with a clear sky and a cityscape in the background.
A multi-level atrium with a glass ceiling, railings, and string lights.
Sailboats with colorful sails on a calm body of water.
A large naval ship with the number 64 on its bow, docked at a port with a clear blue sky in the background.

Stay near popular Downtown Norfolk attractions

A waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating and a view of the marina.

Waterside District

8.4/10 (135 reviews)
A riverside district with restaurants, bars and nightclubs stands beside a scenic park and promenade with cycle and running lanes.
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Things to do

Norfolk African American History Tour

Norfolk African American History Tour

฿668
per adult
Norfolk African American History Tour
Historic Norfolk Guided Walking Tour

Historic Norfolk Guided Walking Tour

฿668
per adult
Historic Norfolk Guided Walking Tour
Norfolk True Crime Tour

Norfolk True Crime Tour

฿668
per adult
Norfolk True Crime Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Norfolk

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

3.5 out of 5
700 Monticello Avenue Norfolk VA
The price is ฿3,056 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,056
per night
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Norfolk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (1,125 reviews)
"Was good. Convenient place to stay"

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

3.5 out of 5
235 E Main St Norfolk VA
The price is ฿4,286 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿4,286
per night
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Norfolk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

3.5 out of 5
777 Waterside Dr Norfolk VA
The price is ฿3,570 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿3,570
per night
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Norfolk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"This hotel is dated and unclean all around. I paid extra to have a water view room. I got one, with old and greasy navy ships serving as workshops parked just a few yards from my window."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Hilton Vacation Club Ocean Beach Club Virginia Beach

Hilton Vacation Club Ocean Beach Club Virginia Beach

3.5 out of 5
3401 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA
The price is ฿2,256 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿2,256
per night
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Hilton Vacation Club Ocean Beach Club Virginia Beach
Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
1101 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA
Stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,619 reviews)
"Stayed for two days just to get away. Nice view of the ocean. Flyovers are loud and constant."

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

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Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Hilton Vacation Club Oceanaire Virginia Beach

Hilton Vacation Club Oceanaire Virginia Beach

3.5 out of 5
3421 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA
The price is ฿2,685 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿2,685
per night
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Hilton Vacation Club Oceanaire Virginia Beach
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Where to stay in Downtown Norfolk

Find the best Downtown Norfolk areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a sandy beach, a pier, and residential buildings along the shore.

East Ocean View

If you're spending some time in East Ocean View, Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.

A marina with boats, a bridge, and buildings along a river.

Bayview

While Bayview isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Beaches and Ocean View Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

A beach with tall grass in the foreground, a wooden fence, and a few people in the distance.

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.

A beach with a wooden pier extending into the ocean, a lifeguard tower, and a small building with a blue roof.

Willoughby Spit

If you're spending some time in Willoughby Spit, Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.

The Chrysler Museum of Art with a bridge and a statue of a horse.

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.

Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide