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.
Town Point Park
Escape to an urban waterfront park for relaxation, historic appreciation and hours of fun-filled activities.
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.
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
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Great central location.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Conveniently located to cruise port parking. Hotel has a nice little restaurant and bar for dinner and breakfast which are sufficient to fill most people’s needs. The staff was amazing so helpful.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
It's a nice hotel, clean, quiet but what makes it shine are the staff. We didn't have a single interaction that wasn't really, really pleasant.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
Everything was adequate. Its a little dated and not super clean (meaning stained carpet) - but honestly we were at another hotel for a conference int he same city and the other hotel was worse (also a Marriott).
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hilton Norfolk The Main
From the restaurants to the room and the employees. Everything was exceptional
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
Ok room
Reviewed on 21 Mar 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.
