Norfolk, VA

Travel Guide

Norfolk which includes a garden
Hermitage Museum and Gardens showing a house
Norfolk showing a bay or harbor
Douglas MacArthur Memorial showing a statue or sculpture and heritage elements
Waterside Festival Marketplace which includes signage as well as a family

Where to stay in Norfolk

Ocean View

Ocean View

While Ocean View might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ocean View Beach and Norfolk Beaches.

Ocean View
Moses Myers House showing a city and a house

Downtown Norfolk

4.5/5(103 area reviews)

Downtown Norfolk boasts a historic district, upscale shopping at MacArthur Center, and notable attractions like Nauticus and the USS Wisconsin. Trendy restaurants and bars can be found on Granby Street, offering a sophisticated nightlife experience.

Downtown Norfolk
The last of the summer beach days.

East Ocean View

Though East Ocean View might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Norfolk Botanical Garden and Norfolk Beaches.

East Ocean View
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Willoughby Spit

3.5/5(51 area reviews)

While visiting Willoughby Spit, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanview Fishing Pier and Norfolk Beaches.

Willoughby Spit
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Bayview

While Bayview might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Norfolk Beaches and Ocean View Beach.

Bayview
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Fleet

4/5(58 area reviews)

Fleet is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Naval Station Norfolk and Norfolk NEX.

Fleet
Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

3.5 out of 5
235 E Main St, Norfolk, VA
The price is SAR 540 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
SAR 540
SAR 636 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean facility across the street from a mall with a movie theater, Dave and Busters and plenty of dining options."

Reviewed on 12 July 2025

Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Quality Suites Lake Wright - Norfolk Airport

Quality Suites Lake Wright - Norfolk Airport

3 out of 5
1521 Premium Outlets Blvd, Norfolk, VA
The price is SAR 316 per night from Jul 24 to Jul 25
SAR 316
SAR 374 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Norfolk. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Waterside District and Lake Wright ...
5.2/10 (1,001 reviews)
"The first room had an issue, but I went right to front desk and asked for a new room and they gave us one with no problem."

Reviewed on 13 July 2025

Quality Suites Lake Wright - Norfolk Airport
Days Inn by Wyndham Norfolk Military Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham Norfolk Military Circle

2 out of 5
5701 Chambers St, Norfolk, VA
The price is SAR 226 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
SAR 226
SAR 272 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Norfolk. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Waterside District and Greenbrier ...
5.2/10 (1,003 reviews)
"The clerk had me wait so he could finish his cigarette. Very rude. I’m an older adult and put upstairs where I had to carry my bag up suspiciously urine smelling sraircase"

Reviewed on 13 July 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Norfolk Military Circle
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy Historic Beach House only Steps Away from Beach and Fishing Pier!

Cozy Historic Beach House only Steps Away from Beach and Fishing Pier!

Norfolk
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Norfolk. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Buckroe Beach and Park and Oceanview Fishing ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (65 reviews)
"Like the fire pit outside and so close to the beach and the pier the only downside is 1 bedroom doesn’t have AC but other than that it’s perfect We’ll stay there again"

Reviewed on 12 July 2025

Cozy Historic Beach House only Steps Away from Beach and Fishing Pier!
Cozy Frog on the Beach! 2-bedroom Efficiency w/ Beach Access, WiFi, Smart TV

Cozy Frog on the Beach! 2-bedroom Efficiency w/ Beach Access, WiFi, Smart TV

Norfolk
Stay at this vacation home in Norfolk. Enjoy a beach locale and air conditioning. Popular attractions Norfolk Beaches and Community Beach are located ...
Bare Minimum
"Property is perfect for several college students on a shoe string budget."

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

Cozy Frog on the Beach! 2-bedroom Efficiency w/ Beach Access, WiFi, Smart TV
Your own private beach with this charming 3-bedroom beachfront house!

Your own private beach with this charming 3-bedroom beachfront house!

Norfolk
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Norfolk. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Norfolk Beaches and Community Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Was everything we hoped for!
"This house was perfect for our family of 5! It is so homey and comfortable. It had everything we needed, and then some! Was very clean and cool. We are already talking about coming back!"

Reviewed on 13 July 2025

Your own private beach with this charming 3-bedroom beachfront house!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Norfolk

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5 - Excellent
301
5 - Excellent 27%
4 - Good
545
4 - Good 49%
3 - Okay
236
3 - Okay 21%
2 - Disappointing
27
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
10
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Its ok!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I liked the eateries and entertainment at Virginia Beach.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Okay stay

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

not a clean area sketchy

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

You have to take an interstate to go anywhere.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Too many tolls!