Downtown Norfolk
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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.
Things to do
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown Norfolk
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
"It was kind of outdated from the outside but the room was ok for the convenience of me coming there to go to a fight at the scope that was directly across the street which was good. Restaurant inside had great food as well"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
"Refund request no access to internet or tv the whole time, no hot water in the first room assigned not a pleasant stay"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
"We stayed for 2 nights and the tv did not work the entire stay. I spoke to a desk agent on the phone multiple times and went in person two times regarding this issue. No one came to the room to fix the tv after being told multiple times they’d send someone up. The hotel is dated and needs renovations. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
"I would only stay here again if I only needed to sleep. The room was clean. Staff was very helpful. That being said, the pool was empty for the whole visit. I had change my own trash bag. The terrace furniture is broken down and only had cushion for 6. Mind you, they have at least 20 chairs on it. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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
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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.
