The Best Hotels Closest to Children's Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth for 2026

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A modern interior with a black leather sofa, green and yellow chairs, and a patterned floor.

A multi-level interior with an escalator connecting floors, modern lighting, and a central seating area with tables and chairs.

A marina with several boats docked, a waterfront restaurant named 'WaterSide', and modern buildings in the background.

A spacious lobby with a central walkway, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the cityscape.

1. Hilton Norfolk The Main

1.3 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

eric

SAR 953

SAR 1,122 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern interior with a central art installation, white walls, and a reflective floor.

A modern restaurant with round tables, leather seating, and a view of the kitchen.

A modern reception area with a wooden accent wall, a reception desk, and a seating area with a chair and a small table.

A hotel facade with a large entrance, a flag, and a storefront with 'Perry Glass Art Collection' signage.

2. Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection

1.5 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Akia

SAR 604

SAR 706 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a geometric design.

A modern outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and a round table, surrounded by potted plants and a view of a building with a blue roof.

A marina with several yachts docked, a large illuminated building in the background, and a Ferris wheel.

A long hallway with marble flooring, large windows, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

3. Norfolk Waterside Marriott

1.3 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Ausra

SAR 507

SAR 598 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large indoor plant.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a view of the city and water.

A Sheraton hotel with a modern design, located near a waterfront with a dock and a bridge in the background.

4. Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

1.2 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Quishanna

SAR 490

SAR 574 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by large windows, and equipped with lounge chairs and a lifeguard chair.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a large screen, and a map on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a television displaying news.

A hotel lobby with a mix of seating options, including round tables and chairs, a long communal table, and a television mounted on the wall.

5. Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown

2.2 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Nuykiesha

SAR 402

SAR 474 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a curved exterior, outdoor seating area with fire pits, and a view of the city skyline.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent tower and a waterfront location.

A hotel lobby with a long corridor, red seating area, marble reception desk, and a ceiling with a skylight.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a city view, large windows, and a seating area with a poolside chair.

6. Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

0.2 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Matthew

SAR 492

SAR 577 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a menu board, bar stools, and a variety of beverages.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a seating area, and a refrigerator.

An indoor swimming pool area with multiple seating arrangements and a pool table.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a large artwork on the wall.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

1.6 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Carol

SAR 357

SAR 422 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A restaurant with a bar area, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a dresser, and a mirror.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a lamp, and a wardrobe.

A lobby with a blue sofa, matching armchairs, and a patterned rug.

8. Quality Inn & Suites Olde Town

0.8 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Craig

SAR 353

SAR 417 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central chandelier, multiple seating areas, and a marble floor.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a small table, a bed with white bedding, a mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, including round tables and cushioned chairs, and a central shelving unit with plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

9. Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

2.4 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Kathleen

SAR 348

SAR 411 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a red roof and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A reception desk with a glass partition, a red door, and a wall-mounted artwork of a sunflower.

A vending machine and an ice dispenser in a hotel lobby.

10. Red Roof Inn Norfolk - Portsmouth

1 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

James

SAR 238

SAR 285 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a bulletin board, and a door labeled "OFFICE".

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with a brick facade.

A two-story building with a gabled roof, a covered entrance, and a fenced outdoor area with lounge chairs.

11. Motel 6 Portsmouth, VA

1.1 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Shannon

SAR 236

SAR 283 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A motel with a red awning, a covered entrance, and a clear sky.

A sign for Economy Lodge with daily and weekly rates for phone, fax, HBO, and movies.

A drive-thru window with two chairs, an ATM, and a food vending machine.

12. Economy Lodge

3.1 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Lienny Darien

SAR 203

SAR 267 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in cabinets, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a large yellow sign, modern buildings, and a grassy area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fenced area, surrounded by buildings with a green roof.

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, a large screen, and a bowl on the counter.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Portsmouth - Norfolk

0.8 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Michael

SAR 220

SAR 279 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, and a painting on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a brick wall.

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, a blue building with 'Your Space' signage, and a white building with orange accents.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

14. YourSpace Hotels Chesapeake

12.9 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Amanda

SAR 316

SAR 371 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A breakfast area with a sign reading "TOP IT BREAKFAST" and various food items displayed on the counter.

A modern lounge area with blue seating, purple armchairs, and orange patterned cushions. There are round tables and unique hanging light fixtures.

A pool table with a ball rack, a sectional sofa with multiple pillows, and a television displaying a voting advertisement.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

15. Tru By Hilton Norfolk Airport

10.3 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

India Tierra

SAR 322

SAR 382 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with seating, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern interior with seating areas, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a kitchen, and a large window.

A spacious hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows offering views.

16. Staybridge Suites Norfolk Airport by IHG

10.4 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

David

SAR 522

SAR 611 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, seating area, and a vending machine.

A modern dining area with wooden flooring, yellow and blue chairs, and a central island with a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

17. Comfort Suites Chesapeake - Norfolk

8.1 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Latresa

SAR 316

SAR 371 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a television.

A hotel bathroom with a vanity, mirror, and shelves with towels.

A clean, modern kitchen with checkered flooring, dark cabinets, and various cooking appliances.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by windows and a seating area with chairs and tables.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport

9.2 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Ronald

SAR 396

SAR 466 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

A modern hotel lobby with a kitchen area, dining tables, and a seating area.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital screen, and a green wall with a geometric design and the text "It only takes a spark". There are two chairs and a small table in the foreground.

A hotel with a prominent 'spark by Hilton' sign, modern architecture, and well-maintained landscaping.

19. Spark by Hilton Norfolk

13.3 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Cecilia

SAR 281

SAR 334 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wooden TV stand, a sofa, a coffee table, and a window with curtains.

A Delta Hotels Marriott building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a prominent sign.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled wall with a blue and white pattern.

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, leather armchair, ottomans, and a patterned rug.

20. Delta Hotels by Marriott Norfolk Airport

9.1 km from Children's Museum of Virginia

Thomas

SAR 380

SAR 448 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Children's Museum of Virginia

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Norfolk The Main	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection	9.2 Wonderful 857 reviews	View
Norfolk Waterside Marriott	8.8 Excellent 1,040 reviews	View
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View

Top Children's Museum of Virginia Hotel Reviews

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

10/10 Excellent

"Great trip, valet staff out of this world."

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"This was great hotel. Right next to venue which make walking a cool adventure."

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great team in place. Place is a little dated but clean. Nice views, staff is amazing."

Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"it was amazing!!"

Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

8/10 Good

"Perfect place to stay except for noisy guests being to loud to late"

Private 1 Bed Apt - Historic Olde Towne Portsmouth

8/10 Good

"Place was clean. No problem finding parking nearby, Easy to get into with door code given. Not a lot of restaurants around, but there was a good pizza restaurant/bar nearby. It's a good place to stay if you want to pay less than the hotels in and around downtown Norfolk. Easy to get to Norfolk by car or ferry."

Spacious 5-bedroom house with AC in beautiful Portsmouth

8/10 Good

"Great parking and location with walkable stores are restaurants nearby."

Historic Olde Towne 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 1100sq ft Vacation Rental

8/10 Good

"Too many stairs going up stairs. And the front porch was dark."

Cozy Portsmouth Getaway Near Olde Towne

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing find in Olde Town. Large enough for multiple guests, very clean and smelled great. Very happy with our stay!"

Other attractions near Children's Museum of Virginia

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum

7.4/10 (52 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum during your trip to Portsmouth. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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A theater with neon signs and a brick facade.

Commodore Theatre

7.0/10 (32 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Commodore Theatre during your trip to Portsmouth. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

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A sunset over a calm river with boats docked at the pier.

Tidewater Yacht Marina

7.0/10 (44 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Portsmouth with a trip to Tidewater Yacht Marina. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

6.2/10 (25 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in Portsmouth. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Medal of Honor Monument

7.8/10 (6 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Medal of Honor Monument in Portsmouth. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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United States Lightship Portsmouth

6.4/10 (30 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at United States Lightship Portsmouth during your travels in Portsmouth. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

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Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center during your stay in Portsmouth. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Hill House Museum

6.0/10 (21 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Hill House Museum in Portsmouth. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Children's Museum of Virginia?

Children's Museum of Virginia is located in an area of Portsmouth known for its beautiful beaches, sporting events, and great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 41 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Children's Museum of Virginia?

Adjacent to Children's Museum of Virginia, Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Norfolk Waterside Marriott and Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Children's Museum of Virginia?

Expedia has 41 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Children's Museum of Virginia.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Children's Museum of Virginia, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Children's Museum of Virginia.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Children's Museum of Virginia?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Children's Museum of Virginia, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Children's Museum of Virginia?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, USS Wisconsin BB-64, or Chrysler Museum of Art. Sights like Harrison Opera House, United States Lightship Portsmouth, and Commodore Theatre are landmarks to visit in the area. You can catch a show at The NorVa, Chrysler Hall, and Norva Theater.

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Our top choices for Children's Museum of Virginia hotels

1. Hilton Norfolk The Main

2. Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection

3. Norfolk Waterside Marriott

4. Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

5. Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown

6. Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

7. Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

8. Quality Inn & Suites Olde Town

9. Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

10. Red Roof Inn Norfolk - Portsmouth

11. Motel 6 Portsmouth, VA

12. Economy Lodge

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Portsmouth - Norfolk

14. YourSpace Hotels Chesapeake

15. Tru By Hilton Norfolk Airport

16. Staybridge Suites Norfolk Airport by IHG

17. Comfort Suites Chesapeake - Norfolk

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport

19. Spark by Hilton Norfolk

20. Delta Hotels by Marriott Norfolk Airport

Compare popular hotels close to Children's Museum of Virginia

Top Children's Museum of Virginia Hotel Reviews

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection

Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

Private 1 Bed Apt - Historic Olde Towne Portsmouth

Spacious 5-bedroom house with AC in beautiful Portsmouth

Historic Olde Towne 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 1100sq ft Vacation Rental

Cozy Portsmouth Getaway Near Olde Towne

Other attractions near Children's Museum of Virginia

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum

Commodore Theatre

Tidewater Yacht Marina

Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

Medal of Honor Monument

United States Lightship Portsmouth

Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center

Hill House Museum

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