Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide

Norfolk

The USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) makes its way to sea after a year long PIA at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
The USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) makes its way to sea after a year long PIA at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
USS Wisconsin
Monticello Arcade of Norfolk, VA - beautiful architecture
Harborfest 2016

Popular places to visit

Waterside District

Waterside District

A riverside district with restaurants, bars and nightclubs stands beside a scenic park and promenade with cycle and running lanes.

Waterside District
Norfolk Scope

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.

Norfolk Scope
Chrysler Hall

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.

Chrysler Hall
USS Wisconsin BB-64 showing military items

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.

USS Wisconsin BB-64
Town Point Park featuring a city, a park and modern architecture

Town Point Park

Escape to an urban waterfront park for relaxation, historic appreciation and hours of fun-filled activities.

Town Point Park
Nauticus National Maritime Center showing modern architecture and a city

Nauticus National Maritime Center

Learn, touch and observe at the waterfront maritime science museum dedicated to Norfolk’s naval history.

Nauticus National Maritime Center

Things to do

View of the water and the Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise ship

City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise

฿4,327
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Visit Norfolk's Perk Up Pass

Visit Norfolk's Perk Up Pass

฿535
per adult
Visit Norfolk's Perk Up Pass
University Scavenger Hunt Pirates' Plunder at Hampton University

University Scavenger Hunt Pirates' Plunder at Hampton University

฿472
per adult
University Scavenger Hunt Pirates' Plunder at Hampton University
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Top hotels in Downtown Norfolk

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

3.5 out of 5
235 E Main St Norfolk VA
The price is ฿3,940 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿3,940
฿4,624 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Perfect snd the views

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

3.5 out of 5
700 Monticello Avenue Norfolk VA
The price is ฿2,426 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
฿2,426
฿2,883 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
6.6/10 (1,003 reviews)
Clean room,great view,very kind manager,excellent bed & bedding,I will be back!!!the hotel was beautiful overall!

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

3.5 out of 5
777 Waterside Dr Norfolk VA
The price is ฿3,322 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿3,322
฿3,913 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
The staff were very helpful, breakfast was delicious , the room was quite and clean and the gym was well equipped and maintained

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Hilton Norfolk The Main

Hilton Norfolk The Main

4 out of 5
100 East Main Street Norfolk VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,317 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
฿5,317
฿6,287 total
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Norfolk. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Perfect location! Clean beautiful room! Soft comfortable beds! Large spacious bathroom Beautiful views

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Hilton Norfolk The Main
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

3 out of 5
520 Plume street Norfolk VA
The price is ฿2,705 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿2,705
฿3,204 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Norfolk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great stay

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)

3 out of 5
1801 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA
The price is ฿2,932 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
฿2,932
฿3,434 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,495 reviews)
Our room was clean!

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Norfolk

Riding the Tide Crossing The Hague coming into Freemason Harbor, Norfolk. 2011.

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.

West Freemason
Harrison Opera House showing interior views and theater scenes

Norfolk Auto Row Historic District

While Norfolk Auto Row Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Harrison Opera House and Chrysler Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.

Norfolk Auto Row Historic District
Chrysler Museum of Art showing interior views and 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.

Ghent
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Olde Huntersville

While Olde Huntersville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Harrison Opera House and Norfolk Scope.

Olde Huntersville
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Camellia Shores

While Camellia Shores isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Botanical Garden and Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Camellia Shores
USS Enterprise on its last active day

Fleet

Visitors to Fleet enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Naval Station Norfolk is worth a stop.

Fleet

Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide