The Best Hotels Closest to Children's Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth - 2026 Updated Prices

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

A modern interior with a large pink bunny sculpture, contemporary furniture, and stylish lighting fixtures.

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.

1. Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection

1 mi from Children's Museum of Virginia

Akia

£142

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

2. Hilton Norfolk The Main

0.8 mi from Children's Museum of Virginia

Francis

£226

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

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

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.

3. Norfolk Waterside Marriott

0.8 mi from Children's Museum of Virginia

James

£128

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the cityscape. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs, and a large abstract mural on the wall.

4. Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

0.8 mi from Children's Museum of Virginia

Quishanna

£116

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 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.

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

5. Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

0.1 mi from Children's Museum of Virginia

Russell

£116

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 multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Residence Inn' sign, located at a city intersection with traffic lights and street signs visible.

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

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.

6. Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown

1.3 mi from Children's Museum of Virginia

Nuykiesha

£95

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 mi from Children's Museum of Virginia

Carol

£85

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a city view.

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

8. Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

1.5 mi from Children's Museum of Virginia

Kathleen

£87

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A multi-story hotel with a red roof and beige exterior walls.

A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a coffee urn, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large mirror.

9. Red Roof Inn Norfolk - Portsmouth

0.6 mi from Children's Museum of Virginia

James

£57

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

An ice dispenser attached to a brick building.

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.

10. Motel 6 Portsmouth, VA

0.7 mi from Children's Museum of Virginia

Shannon

£57

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 reception area with a sign reading "Economy Lodge," a ceiling fan, a large window with a view of parked cars, and a reflection of the room in a mirror.

11. Economy Lodge

1.9 mi from Children's Museum of Virginia

Lienny Darien

£49

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Portsmouth - Norfolk

0.5 mi from Children's Museum of Virginia

Michael

£56

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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.

13. YourSpace Hotels Chesapeake

8 mi from Children's Museum of Virginia

Tyrone

£81

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dark wooden dresser, a gray accent wall, a door with a control panel, and a red bedspread.

A Bay Inn sign with a welcome message and amenities like heat, stay at the bay, daily & weekly rates, HBO, and WiFi.

A two-story building with a teal exterior and a white door, located in a residential area with a clear sky and a tree in the background.

A shower area with dark tiled walls, a white shower curtain, and a glass shelf with toiletries.

14. The Bay Inn

8.5 mi from Children's Museum of Virginia

Coreen

£65

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with drawers, a suitcase, and a view of a shopping center.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table and black chairs, white cabinets, and a patterned backsplash.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract wall.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and round tables.

15. Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center

8.9 mi from Children's Museum of Virginia

Keira

£89

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

16. Staybridge Suites Norfolk Airport by IHG

6.5 mi from Children's Museum of Virginia

David

£126

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies.

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

17. Comfort Suites Chesapeake - Norfolk

5 mi from Children's Museum of Virginia

Latresa

£75

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, red chairs, and a seating area with a patterned rug.

18. Tru By Hilton Norfolk Airport

6.4 mi from Children's Museum of Virginia

India Tierra

£77

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the adjacent building and seating area.

An outdoor patio with a stone countertop, two barbecue grills, wicker chairs, and a pergola with string lights.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a green sofa, and a coffee table.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Virginia Beach/Norfolk Airport

6.7 mi from Children's Museum of Virginia

Pidge

£108

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An outdoor seating area with stone walls, a fire pit, and green chairs.

A modern interior with a teal sofa, colorful chairs, and a bright pink ottoman.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, stove, and cabinets. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Norfolk Airport

5.5 mi from Children's Museum of Virginia

Dario

£101

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Children's Museum of Virginia

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection	9.2 Wonderful 857 reviews	View
Hilton Norfolk The Main	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Norfolk Waterside Marriott	8.8 Excellent 1,039 reviews	View
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel	8.2 Very good 1,002 reviews	View

Top Children's Museum of Virginia Hotel Reviews

Hilton Norfolk The Main

10/10 Excellent

"great location and very clean"

Spacious 5-bedroom house with AC in beautiful Portsmouth

8/10 Good

"This was a great place, and the host was also great to work with! :-) Our only complaint was the showers. They were pretty small, and there were issues with the hot water, (slow to arrive and quick to run out,) but that didn't keep us from having a terrific stay!"

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great visit. Would certainly book again"

Red Roof Inn Norfolk - Portsmouth

8/10 Good

"Conveniently located near plenty of restaurants and not far from the waterside district ferry. Check-in was easy and room was decent"

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

10/10 Excellent

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

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."

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."

Other attractions near Children's Museum of Virginia

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum

7.4/10 (52 reviews)

Dive into coastal Virginia’s naval history at this expertly curated waterfront museum with ship models and artifacts from the 1700s through the 1900s.

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A theater with neon signs and a brick facade.

Commodore Theatre

7.0/10 (32 reviews)

See the latest blockbuster in art deco style at this historic movie theater, complete with state-of-the-art digital projection equipment and a full dining menu.

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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 browsing the exhibits at Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum during your trip to 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 savour the top-notch restaurants.

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United States Lightship Portsmouth

6.4/10 (30 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in United States Lightship Portsmouth during your trip to 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 savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Hill House Museum

6.0/10 (21 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Hill House Museum during your trip to 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, take a look at the 41 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveller 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 are there near Children's Museum of Virginia?

Expedia has 41 hotels and other accommodation options 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 provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Children's Museum of Virginia.

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. Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection

2. Hilton Norfolk The Main

3. Norfolk Waterside Marriott

4. Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

5. Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

6. Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown

7. Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

8. Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

9. Red Roof Inn Norfolk - Portsmouth

10. Motel 6 Portsmouth, VA

11. Economy Lodge

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Portsmouth - Norfolk

13. YourSpace Hotels Chesapeake

14. The Bay Inn

15. Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center

16. Staybridge Suites Norfolk Airport by IHG

17. Comfort Suites Chesapeake - Norfolk

18. Tru By Hilton Norfolk Airport

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Virginia Beach/Norfolk Airport

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Norfolk Airport

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Top Children's Museum of Virginia Hotel Reviews

Hilton Norfolk The Main

Spacious 5-bedroom house with AC in beautiful Portsmouth

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

Red Roof Inn Norfolk - Portsmouth

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection

Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

Private 1 Bed Apt - Historic Olde Towne Portsmouth

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

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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