Downtown Norfolk, VA
Norfolk
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Town Point Park
Escape to an urban waterfront park for relaxation, historic appreciation and hours of fun-filled activities.
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.
Nauticus National Maritime Center
Learn, touch and observe at the waterfront maritime science museum dedicated to Norfolk’s naval history.
Things to do
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
Downtown Norfolk Hotel Deals
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
My husband and I stayed here from out of town for the first time, for the Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference. Great customer service, house keeping were great and we didn’t have to ask for anything, they made sure we had everything we needed. No complaints and we had an amazing view towards ...
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
A bit run down. The room was clean and roomy. The air/heat was really loud on and off during the night. There is a very steep staircase to get from the parking lot to the entrance.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Everything was good food room people friendly but then I got scammed by the hotel for 180 dollars that’s ok my bank will be filling a claim on y’all I wint ever stay at another Sheraton
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Hilton Norfolk The Main
Room was very clean and the view was amazing
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
Not in top condition but clean except for grout in shower
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
The room was awesome, i loved listening to the waves crashing on the shore from the storm. Breakfast in the morning, parking on the same floor. room pretty quiet, all modern and updated. The door was a little hard to open to the balcony and if I had to complain I would complain that the fan in the ...
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Norfolk
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.
Norfolk Auto Row Historic District
Though Norfolk Auto Row Historic District might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Harrison Opera House and Chrysler Museum of 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.
Olde Huntersville
Olde Huntersville might not have many top sights, but Harrison Opera House and Norfolk Scope are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Camellia Shores
Camellia Shores might not have many top sights, but Norfolk Botanical Garden and Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Fleet
Visitors to Fleet enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Naval Station Norfolk is worth a stop.
