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
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
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
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

Deck area aboard the Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise in Virginia

Spirit of Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise

AU$196
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Spirit of Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise
View of Spirit of Norfolk

Spirit of Norfolk Signature Brunch Cruise

AU$163
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Spirit of Norfolk Signature Brunch Cruise
Norfolk: Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin Combo Ticket

Norfolk: Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin Combo Ticket

AU$59
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Norfolk: Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin Combo Ticket
Virginia Zoo

Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin

AU$58
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
Norfolk: Electric Bike Rental

Norfolk: Electric Bike Rental

AU$104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Norfolk: Electric Bike Rental
Visit Norfolk's Perk Up Pass

Visit Norfolk's Perk Up Pass

AU$26
per adult
Visit Norfolk's Perk Up Pass
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Our pick of the best Downtown Norfolk Hotel Deals

Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
3.5 out of 5
235 E Main St, Norfolk, VA
The price is AU$225 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$225
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Valet parking out front."

Reviewed on 18 Dec. 2024

Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
3 out of 5
520 Plume street, Norfolk, VA
The price is AU$160 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$160
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Norfolk. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"the room never got clean ,we stay two nights and no towel or wash clothes for shower.."

Reviewed on 19 Dec. 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
Hilton Norfolk The Main
Hilton Norfolk The Main
4 out of 5
100 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$336 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
AU$336
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Norfolk. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Meeting my needs every time"

Reviewed on 19 Dec. 2024

Hilton Norfolk The Main
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
3.5 out of 5
777 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA
The price is AU$195 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$195
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Norfolk. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
3.5 out of 5
700 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk, VA
The price is AU$182 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$182
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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 ...
6.2/10 (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff and I’d like to give a big shout out to my front desk ladies! If I had an issue, they were on it! The parking lot and the area around it are a little sketchy but it’s a very nice location for an easy walk to Ghent or the heart of downtown! Renè was also an excellent bartender. I didn’t ..."

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront
Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront
4 out of 5
2800 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA
The price is AU$170 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
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! (1,100 reviews)
"Clean and great amenities."

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront
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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 which includes interior views and art

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 Norfolk Premium Outlets are some notable places to visit nearby.

Camellia Shores
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Bayview

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

Bayview

Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide

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