Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Moses Myers House which includes a city and a house
USS Wisconsin BB-64 which includes military items
Douglas MacArthur Memorial featuring a memorial
Moses Myers House which includes interior views
Downtown Norfolk

Popular places to visit

Waterside District

Waterside District

A riverside district with restaurants, bars and nightclubs stands beside a scenic park and promenade with cycle and running lanes.

Waterside District
Norfolk Scope

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.

Norfolk Scope
Chrysler Hall

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.

Chrysler Hall
USS Wisconsin BB-64 featuring military items

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.

USS Wisconsin BB-64
Town Point Park featuring a city, a park and modern architecture

Town Point Park

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

Town Point Park
Nauticus National Maritime Center showing modern architecture and a city

Nauticus National Maritime Center

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

Nauticus National Maritime Center

Activities

View of Spirit of Norfolk

Spirit of Norfolk Signature Brunch Cruise

NZ$199
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Spirit of Norfolk Signature Brunch Cruise
Virginia Zoo

Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin

NZ$71
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
Deck area aboard the Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise in Virginia

Spirit of Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise

NZ$261
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Spirit of Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise
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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$195 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$195
per night
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Norfolk. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
6.4/10 (1,005 reviews)
"Clean room, staff was great with anything we needed, fast service, malls and shops within 20 mins of hotel, great stay."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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$279 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$279
per night
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Norfolk. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront Suites

Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront Suites

4 out of 5
2800 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA
The price is NZ$201 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$201
per night
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,411 reviews)
"Beautiful beach close to many things to do and eat 😁!"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront Suites
Schooner Inn

Schooner Inn

2 out of 5
215 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,585 reviews)
Great place to stay
"The room was clean and comfortable and the staff is friendly and helpful. There is a great beach view and convenient parking. There are good restaurants for breakfast, lunch and, dinner within walking distance."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

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Schooner Inn
Oceans 2700

Oceans 2700

2.5 out of 5
2700 Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,492 reviews)
"I enjoyed a one night stay on a rainy September Saturday. The hotel was great. The building has been there for decades so it is old, but perfectly maintained, newer appliances and fixtures, immaculately clean. The room wasn't super big especially with two queen beds in, but big enough to shower sleep ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

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Oceans 2700
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
The price is NZ$139 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$139
per night
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,171 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and polite"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Norfolk

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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.

West Freemason
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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.

Norfolk Auto Row Historic District
Chrysler Museum of Art featuring art and interior views

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.

Ghent
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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.

Olde Huntersville
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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.

Camellia Shores
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Bayview

While Bayview isn't home to many top sights, Ocean View Beach and Community Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bayview

Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide

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