Downtown Norfolk
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
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
Downtown Norfolk Hotel Deals
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Room was clean.
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Rooms were comfortable, checking in out was easy. The valet was fantastic. Just feel it was compared to the other Marriott properties here in Norfolk. It’s a little overpriced. Definitely need some updating in the rooms. Some of the rooms were some rust on some things and the bathroom door was damaged ...
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
This was no fault of the hotel staff but when we arrived, some guests were too close to the front door smoking Marijuana. I didn't see it but everyone could smell it. The hotel could use some renovations as we saw water damage on the walls in our room and the inner part of the bath tub was peeling/flaking. ...
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
Clean rooms, valet very reasonable. My experience with the staff was great! Next time in Norfolk, that is where I'll be staying.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Hilton Norfolk The Main
Everything was great
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
Everything was excellent. The rules were clean. The staff was a real friendly. The breakfast food was phenomenal. We will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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.
