Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Norfolk
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.
Activities
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
Our pick of the best Downtown Norfolk Hotel Deals
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Our room was not cleaned. When we arrived there was a soiled rag left in the bathroom. The maid service emptied the trash but did not make up our bed. The desk when we checked in was v helpful as was the fellow at the desk on Tuesday afternoon/evening. Overall my impression is that maintenance of ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
the room was nice. the view of the harbor was pretty cool. the staff was nice and helpful. and the hotel is in a good location so there was a lot to do within walking distance. but i ended up with a faulty toilet. maintenance came by to look into but i was not in the room at the time so im not sure ...
Reviewed on 6 May 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 4 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
Breakfast was expensive and inconvenient. Had to be ordered at the "bistro" counter and picked up. There was no bar. I had booked it with Expedia, which was fine, but it took way too long to check in. The staff was staring at the computer and typing and clicking for at least 15 minutes just for me. ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
Great Hotel, clean and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Disappointing.We booked a king bed oceanfront room and received confirmation. When we checked in, only after me verifying it was a king bed, they told me it was two double beds. I showed the clerk ny confirmation I booked a king room. She checjed with her manager as to why the room was changed and ...
Reviewed on 6 May 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.
