Ghent
Norfolk





Popular places to visit

Chrysler Museum of Art
Be amazed by the breadth and quality of this collection of art and glasswork at a free museum in the heart of the city.

Naval Station Norfolk
Tour the world’s largest naval complex and see some of the U.S. Navy’s most powerful ships.

Old Dominion University
Enjoy the student vibe at Old Dominion University during your visit to Norfolk. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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

Norfolk State University
Enjoy the student vibe at Norfolk State University during your visit to Norfolk. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Virginia Zoo
A popular zoo as famous for its wild kingdom of animals as it is for an outstanding collection of themed gardens.
Things to do

City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise

City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Top hotels in Ghent

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
"Enjoyed dancing at the Surf Club room. The only problem I h ad with the room was that it took so very long for the water in the bathroom to get hot."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
"The room was clean. The bed was comfortable. Staff was especially friendly and helpful. Would stay here again. The shower was amazing"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
"Everything was exceptional except the AC in the room , it seems the full room was not getting cooled well"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
"everything is good"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Everything was great except the parking. It did not meet ADA requirements for the number of handicap parking spots. Most of the parking was two blocks away."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Schooner Inn
"Rooms very small"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ghent

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.

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.

Downtown Norfolk
If you're spending time in Downtown Norfolk, check out sights like The NorVa or Norva Theater and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Monticello Station or MacArthur Square Station.

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.

Fleet
Visitors to Fleet enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Naval Station Norfolk is worth a stop.

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

