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
Top hotels in Downtown Norfolk
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 24 Feb, 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 23 Feb, 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 25 Feb, 2026
Hilton Norfolk The Main
Room was very clean and the view was amazing
Reviewed on 16 Feb, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
Worn chair, dirty grout, cabinet that used to hold refrigerator was rotted out. Just old looking.
Reviewed on 25 Feb, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
Everyone was nice. Room was nice. Great location. It was too cold to go to the beach and boardwalk. We enjoyed the view from the oceanfront balcony. The parking garage is a little narrow. Don’t recommend a large vehicle.
Reviewed on 25 Feb, 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
While Norfolk Auto Row Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Harrison Opera House and Chrysler Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
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
While Olde Huntersville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Harrison Opera House and Norfolk Scope.
Camellia Shores
While Camellia Shores isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Botanical Garden and Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Fleet
Visitors to Fleet enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Naval Station Norfolk is worth a stop.
