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

฿2,721
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
View of Spirit of Norfolk

City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise

฿2,903
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
Awesome University Hunt: Pirates' Plunder at Hampton University

Awesome University Hunt: Pirates' Plunder at Hampton University

฿492
per adult
Awesome University Hunt: Pirates' Plunder at Hampton University
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,084 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,084
฿3,647 total
27 Sept - 28 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 ...
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

3.5 out of 5
235 E Main St Norfolk VA
The price is ฿4,811 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,811
฿5,667 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,030 reviews)
"Great stay."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

3.5 out of 5
777 Waterside Dr Norfolk VA
The price is ฿4,340 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿4,340
฿5,091 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent service"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 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 ฿2,513 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,513
฿3,204 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,974 reviews)
"The front desk agent didn’t even greet us this morning when we were leaving. She could’ve said thank you for staying with us but she kept her head down the entire time. The room smelled like urine or stale mildew"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
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 ฿3,637 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,637
฿4,249 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,785 reviews)
"The room was not ready even though I had reserved it almost a month earlier and had already been charged for it. The furniture in the room is peeling in the corners and I had gnats in my room. The one thing that worked really well was the air conditioner. The airplanes are also very noisy."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
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
The price is ฿2,518 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿2,518
฿2,963 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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 helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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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 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.

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.

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