The Best Hotels Closest to Waterside District in Norfolk for 2026

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A historic building with a prominent entrance, a sign for 'four eleven' on York Street, and a staircase leading to the main door.

A covered outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by a brick wall and a garden area with blooming trees.

A living room with a dark sofa, striped armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view into a room with a fireplace.

1. The Inn at Four Eleven York

West Freemason, 1.1 km from Waterside District

Brian

￥36,542

￥42,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern interior with a central art installation, white walls, and a reflective floor.

A modern reception area with a wooden accent wall, a reception desk, and a seating area with a chair and a small table.

A modern interior with a large pink bunny sculpture, contemporary furniture, and stylish lighting fixtures.

A hotel facade with a large entrance, a flag, and a storefront with 'Perry Glass Art Collection' signage.

2. Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection

Downtown Norfolk, 0.4 km from Waterside District

Rick

￥23,349

￥27,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern interior with a black leather sofa, green and yellow chairs, and a patterned floor.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent 'Hilton' sign, and a 'Manhattan' sign indicating its location.

A marina with several boats docked, a waterfront restaurant named 'WaterSide', and modern buildings in the background.

A multi-level interior with an escalator connecting floors, modern lighting, and a central seating area with tables and chairs.

3. Hilton Norfolk The Main

Downtown Norfolk, 0.2 km from Waterside District

JaNese

￥39,039

￥45,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a geometric design.

A marina with several yachts docked, a large illuminated building in the background, and a Ferris wheel.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and a round table, surrounded by potted plants and a view of a building with a blue roof.

4. Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Downtown Norfolk, 0.1 km from Waterside District

Ausra

￥22,066

￥25,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by large windows, and equipped with lounge chairs and a lifeguard chair.

A hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a television displaying news.

A hotel lobby with a mix of seating options, including round tables and chairs, a long communal table, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a large screen, and a map on the wall.

5. Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown

1.1 km from Waterside District

Nuykiesha

￥18,997

￥22,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large indoor plant.

A Sheraton hotel with a modern design, located near a waterfront with a dock and a bridge in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the cityscape. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs, and a large abstract mural on the wall.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

6. Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

Downtown Norfolk, 0.2 km from Waterside District

￥20,028

￥23,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel with a curved exterior, outdoor seating area with fire pits, and a view of the city skyline.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent tower and a waterfront location.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a city view, large windows, and a seating area with a poolside chair.

A hotel lobby with a long corridor, red seating area, marble reception desk, and a ceiling with a skylight.

7. Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

1 km from Waterside District

stefan

￥20,760

￥24,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern bar area with a menu board, bar stools, and a variety of beverages.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a large artwork on the wall.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring multiple windows and a prominent sign.

An indoor swimming pool area with multiple seating arrangements and a pool table.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

Downtown Norfolk, 0.4 km from Waterside District

Gina

￥14,624

￥17,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A restaurant with a bar area, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with a blue sofa, matching armchairs, and a patterned rug.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a dresser, and a mirror.

9. Quality Inn & Suites Olde Town

1.5 km from Waterside District

Rebecca

￥14,447

￥17,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A spacious lobby with a central chandelier, multiple seating areas, and a marble floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, including round tables and cushioned chairs, and a central shelving unit with plants.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a small table, a bed with white bedding, a mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

10. Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

Norfolk Auto Row Historic District, 1.2 km from Waterside District

Sherry

￥14,232

￥16,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a coffee urn, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

A Red Roof Inn lobby with a stone wall, two red chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a large window with a view of the street.

A vending machine and an ice dispenser in a hotel lobby.

11. Red Roof Inn Norfolk - Portsmouth

1.8 km from Waterside District

James

￥10,060

￥12,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with a brick facade.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a bulletin board, and a door labeled "OFFICE".

A two-story building with a gabled roof, a covered entrance, and a fenced outdoor area with lounge chairs.

12. Motel 6 Portsmouth, VA

2 km from Waterside District

Shannon

￥9,670

￥11,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in cabinets, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a large yellow sign, modern buildings, and a grassy area.

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, a large screen, and a bowl on the counter.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Portsmouth - Norfolk

1.4 km from Waterside District

Jason

￥9,263

￥11,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

An outdoor patio with seating, a fire pit, and string lights.

A spacious hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows offering views.

A modern interior with seating areas, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a kitchen, and a large window.

14. Staybridge Suites Norfolk Airport by IHG

9.4 km from Waterside District

David

￥24,117

￥28,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dark wooden dresser, a gray accent wall, a door with a control panel, and a red bedspread.

A two-story building with a teal exterior and a white door, located in a residential area with a clear sky and a tree in the background.

A Bay Inn sign with a welcome message and amenities like heat, stay at the bay, daily & weekly rates, HBO, and WiFi.

A motel with outdoor seating, a garden, and a brick building with multiple rooms.

15. The Bay Inn

12.5 km from Waterside District

Madison

￥12,097

￥14,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a large wall-mounted artwork.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

A snack and beverage area with shelves stocked with snacks and a refrigerator with beverages.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a prominent sign.

16. Fairfield Inn and Suites By Marriott Chesapeake

8.5 km from Waterside District

Shannon

￥15,538

￥18,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A breakfast area with a sign reading "TOP IT BREAKFAST" and various food items displayed on the counter.

A pool table with a ball rack, a sectional sofa with multiple pillows, and a television displaying a voting advertisement.

A modern lounge area with blue seating, purple armchairs, and orange patterned cushions. There are round tables and unique hanging light fixtures.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

17. Tru By Hilton Norfolk Airport

9.3 km from Waterside District

Kenneth

￥14,889

￥17,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor seating area with stone walls, a fire pit, and green chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern interior with a teal sofa, colorful chairs, and a bright pink ottoman.

A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with shelves, and large windows allowing natural light.

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Norfolk Airport

7.9 km from Waterside District

Rhonda

￥22,066

￥25,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a television.

A reception desk with a framed picture of a beach scene and the word "explore."

A clean, modern kitchen with checkered flooring, dark cabinets, and various cooking appliances.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by windows and a seating area with chairs and tables.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport

8.1 km from Waterside District

Ronald

￥18,587

￥21,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

A modern hotel lobby with a kitchen area, dining tables, and a seating area.

A vending machine area with snacks, drinks, and a coffee machine.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital screen, and a green wall with a geometric design and the text "It only takes a spark". There are two chairs and a small table in the foreground.

20. Spark by Hilton Norfolk

12.1 km from Waterside District

Sergio

￥15,121

￥17,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Waterside District

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Inn at Four Eleven York	10.0 Exceptional 114 reviews	View
Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection	9.2 Wonderful 850 reviews	View
Hilton Norfolk The Main	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Norfolk Waterside Marriott	8.8 Excellent 1,031 reviews	View
Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown	8.4 Very Good 1,001 reviews	View

Top Waterside District Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

8/10 Good

"no self parking on premises, but not a dealbreaker"

Quality Inn & Suites Olde Town

10/10 Excellent

"Good room"

Spacious 5-bedroom house with AC in beautiful Portsmouth

10/10 Excellent

"This is a great home that accommodated my very large family beautifully. We walked to the fairy and to dinner at the marina. I would stay here again."

Modern Oasis- Downtown Luxury Stay, Spacious Cozy Home

8/10 Good

"Older home as specified. Be gentle with ac on both floors. Top floor was warmer then others but heat rises. Good location."

Modern Portsmouth Apartment: Walk to Norfolk Ferry

8/10 Good

"The place was in a lovely location, close to Old Towne Portsmouth, the river walk, the ferry landing to Norfolk. Easy to walk everywhere. The apartment is old but well maintained. It was quiet and the air conditioning was fantastic."

Historic private guest apartment

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay while visiting our daughter was perfect. The apartment is absolutely gorgeous and centrally located to where we needed to be. I love that there was a washer and dryer so when we got home it was easy to just unpack. Hosts were informative and responded quickly. I would highly recommend this place. Thank you so much."

Loft in downtown Norfolk, restaurants/entertainment at your door step

10/10 Excellent

"Loved our stay! The location was in the middle of everything and we walked practically all of Norfolk! Communication was stellar and even with minor hiccups in our stay, the Owner was on top of it. The CLEANEST countertops ever. Would definitely stay again!"

Other attractions near Waterside District

Nauticus National Maritime Center

8.8/10 (235 reviews)

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

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A large ship docked at a port with a bridge and buildings in the background.

USS Wisconsin BB-64

9.0/10 (189 reviews)

Walk the decks and corridors of a World War II battleship, a floating fortress that also saw action in the Korean and Gulf Wars.

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A white boat named Victory Ruler docked at a pier with a park and benches nearby.

Town Point Park

8.8/10 (22 reviews)

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

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A museum exhibit with a large wooden ship model and a stone artifact on display.

Hampton Roads Naval Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

Find out about the intriguing Naval history in the region through the LEGO displays, replica ship models and fascinating exhibits.

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A neoclassical building with a dome and columns, named "The MacArthur Memorial."

Douglas MacArthur Memorial

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

Visit this free museum to learn about the life and times of one of the most famous and decorated soldiers in American history.

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Armed Forces Memorial

Find out about the history of Norfolk when you take a trip to Armed Forces Memorial. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Wells Theater

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Wells Theater, a storied theater in Norfolk. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Perry Family Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Perry Family Arts Center during your stay in Norfolk.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Waterside District?

Waterside District is located in an area of Norfolk known for its beautiful beaches, sporting events, and great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 40 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Waterside District?

Adjacent to Waterside District, Norfolk Waterside Marriott is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown and Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Waterside District?

Expedia has 40 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Waterside District.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Waterside District, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Waterside District.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Waterside District?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Waterside District, click here.

What can I see and do near Waterside District?

You'll want to browse the collections at USS Wisconsin BB-64, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, and Chrysler Museum of Art. Harrison Opera House, Douglas MacArthur Memorial, and Moses Myers House are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Waterside District. You can catch a show at The NorVa, Chrysler Hall, and Norva Theater.

How can I get to Waterside District?

Metro stations nearby include Monticello Station and MacArthur Square Station. If you'd like to explore around the area nearby, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Waterside District hotels

1. The Inn at Four Eleven York

2. Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection

3. Hilton Norfolk The Main

4. Norfolk Waterside Marriott

5. Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown

6. Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

7. Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

8. Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

9. Quality Inn & Suites Olde Town

10. Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

11. Red Roof Inn Norfolk - Portsmouth

12. Motel 6 Portsmouth, VA

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Portsmouth - Norfolk

14. Staybridge Suites Norfolk Airport by IHG

15. The Bay Inn

16. Fairfield Inn and Suites By Marriott Chesapeake

17. Tru By Hilton Norfolk Airport

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Norfolk Airport

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport

20. Spark by Hilton Norfolk

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Top Waterside District Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

Quality Inn & Suites Olde Town

Spacious 5-bedroom house with AC in beautiful Portsmouth

Modern Oasis- Downtown Luxury Stay, Spacious Cozy Home

Modern Portsmouth Apartment: Walk to Norfolk Ferry

Historic private guest apartment

Loft in downtown Norfolk, restaurants/entertainment at your door step

Other attractions near Waterside District

Nauticus National Maritime Center

USS Wisconsin BB-64

Town Point Park

Hampton Roads Naval Museum

Douglas MacArthur Memorial

Armed Forces Memorial

Wells Theater

Perry Family Arts Center

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