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

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

City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise

฿3,436
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
View of Spirit of Norfolk

City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise

฿3,202
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
View of the water and the Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise ship

City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise

฿4,653
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
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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 ฿2,866 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,866
฿3,395 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
7/10 Good! (1,057 reviews)
"People can break into your car the hotel its self smells musty and flies in the actual room people were fighting and no one did anything about it"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

3.5 out of 5
777 Waterside Dr Norfolk VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,039 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,039
฿4,744 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,011 reviews)
"We enjoyed the orient aces the setting on the waterfront"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront

3 out of 5
5700 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA
The price is ฿2,883 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,883
฿3,627 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,949 reviews)
"My suite had a fan blowing in the room when we arrived. I went down to the front desk to ask if everything was ok and they lied to me to my face and said that it was. The next day we discovered the carpet was damp which caused some of our belongings to get wet. We came back from the beach to the ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Ocean Resort

Ocean Resort

2.5 out of 5
Atlantic Avenue,2417 Virginia Beach VA
The price is ฿2,946 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿2,946
฿3,909 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,692 reviews)
"The place is ran down. Only good part about the hotel is the location. Pool had mold everywhere. Drains wouldn’t work. Staff made you come down to the lobby for toilet paper or towels. They wouldn’t bring it to you."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Ocean Resort
Crowne Plaza Virginia Beach Town Center by IHG

Crowne Plaza Virginia Beach Town Center by IHG

3.5 out of 5
4453 Bonney Rd Virginia Beach VA
The price is ฿3,075 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,075
฿3,602 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Crowne Plaza Virginia Beach Town Center by IHG
Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach North Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach North Beach by IHG

3 out of 5
3900 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach VA
The price is ฿5,412 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿5,412
฿6,289 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach North Beach by IHG
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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.

Venerable wood fishing pier in Virginia Beach at sunrise.

Willoughby Spit

If you're spending some time in Willoughby Spit, 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.

Cottage Park

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

Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide