Ghent Travel Guide
Norfolk
Popular places to visit
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
If Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Norfolk.
Chrysler Museum of Art
Be amazed by the breadth and quality of this collection of art and glasswork at a free museum in the heart of the city.
Naval Station Norfolk
Tour the world’s largest naval complex and see some of the U.S. Navy’s most powerful ships.
Old Dominion University
Enjoy the student vibe at Old Dominion University during your visit to Norfolk. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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.
Things to do
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Awesome University Hunt: Pirates' Plunder at Hampton University
Top hotels in Ghent
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
The hotel was great, the elevators are pretty slow. There was also a incident in front of the hotel which had the street blocked off and I couldn’t return to the hotel for several hours.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Perfect ocean view! The beach was a couple of feet away. The staff was amazing!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Ocean Beach Club Virginia Beach
Check in was a breeze, the hotel was clean and the staff was very accommodating.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
Nice hotel. Friendly staff. Beach Views. Will stay here again.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Schooner Inn
We came in to stay the weekend and my fiance and I were alarmed and naked when the maid entered our room on Saturday morning
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Oceanaire Virginia Beach
Clean room - great ocean view
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ghent
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.
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.
Downtown Norfolk
If you're spending time in Downtown Norfolk, check out sights like The NorVa or Norva Theater and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Monticello Station or MacArthur Square Station.
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.
Fleet
Visitors to Fleet enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Naval Station Norfolk is worth a stop.
Bayview
While Bayview isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Beaches and Ocean View Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
