Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Activities

Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin

Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin

NZ$75
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
View of the water and the Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise ship

City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise

NZ$149
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Norfolk True Crime Tour

Norfolk True Crime Tour

NZ$35
per adult
Norfolk True Crime Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Norfolk Hotel Deals

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

3.5 out of 5
700 Monticello Avenue Norfolk VA
The price is NZ$182 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$182
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 NZ$267 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$267
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

3.5 out of 5
777 Waterside Dr Norfolk VA
The price is NZ$257 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$257
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful with finding a room that was satisfactory."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
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
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 ...
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Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Hilton Vacation Club Oceanaire Virginia Beach

Hilton Vacation Club Oceanaire Virginia Beach

3.5 out of 5
3421 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA
The price is NZ$210 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$210
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,320 reviews)
"Love the balcony! Must have"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Hilton Vacation Club Oceanaire Virginia Beach
Hilton Vacation Club Ocean Beach Club Virginia Beach

Hilton Vacation Club Ocean Beach Club Virginia Beach

3.5 out of 5
3401 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA
The price is NZ$184 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
NZ$184
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Hilton Vacation Club Ocean Beach Club Virginia Beach
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Our guide on 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 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.

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.

The Chrysler Museum of Art with a bridge and a statue of a horse.

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.

Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide

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