The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Norfolk

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Norfolk

Norfolk, Virginia Norfolk, Virginia

Visiting Norfolk, Virginia for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Norfolk, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Norfolk based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Norfolk for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Norfolk before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Norfolk for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Norfolk for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hilton Norfolk The Main

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $231 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Norfolk
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 100 East Main Street, Hilton Norfolk The Main has great rooms from $231 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, city views, a game room, an indoor pool, and a pool table at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room


Norfolk Waterside Marriott

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $202 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

A great place to stay is Norfolk Waterside Marriott which has nice rooms starting at $202. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 235 E Main St. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, city views, an indoor pool, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 miles from the city center. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Delta Hotels Norfolk Airport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Norfolk

We found Delta Hotels Norfolk Airport to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $180. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1570 North Military Highway. You'll also find an indoor pool, free parking, kids meals, laundry facilities, and a free airport shuttle which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.6 miles from the center of town. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


SpringHill Suites Norfolk Old Dominion University

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $144 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $144, SpringHill Suites Norfolk Old Dominion University, at 4500 Hampton Boulevard provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast. It's located just 2.8 miles from the city center, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Norfolk Airport

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $165 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Norfolk Airport has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf. The great rooms here start at $165 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1157 N. Military Road. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $165 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Norfolk
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown is 8.40 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, parking, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $165, and it's located at 227 West Brambleton Avenue. We also love the laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and an indoor pool which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.6 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn Norfolk-Naval Base

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $173 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Hampton Inn Norfolk-Naval Base because it has great rooms that start at $173. It has a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 8501 Hampton Blvd. Only 6 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $164 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Norfolk
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport offers room service, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and golf which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $164 (before taxes). It's located at 1511 Usaa Drive and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.7 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Bay Inn Hotel

Motel with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at 315 E Ocean View Ave, Bay Inn Hotel has great rooms from $89 (before taxes). It offers room service, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, free parking, and air-conditioning. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, outdoor dining areas, and picnic areas which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 7.5 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Newport News.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Norfolk, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Norfolk, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Norfolk, Best Hotels for One Week in Norfolk, or Best Hotels for One Night in Norfolk.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Norfolk?

Norfolk Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$168

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Norfolk, Virginia. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Norfolk, Virginia based on data from 9 hotels is an affordable $168. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Norfolk.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $231
  • 3-star hotels: $173
  • 2-star hotels: $148


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