The Best Hotels Closest to Virginia Zoo in Norfolk - 2026 Updated Prices

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a bedside table with two glasses, and a patterned carpet.

A restaurant with red chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a tiled floor.

A bar area with red bar stools, a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves, and a counter with a cash register.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large flat-screen TV.

1. SpringHill Suites Marriott Norfolk Old Dominion University

1.5 mi from Virginia Zoo

Zachary

£112

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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.

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

2. Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown

1.9 mi from Virginia Zoo

Nuykiesha

£102

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

3. Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

Norfolk Auto Row Historic District, 1.7 mi from Virginia Zoo

Kathleen

£83

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A historic building with a prominent entrance, a sign for 'four eleven' on York Street, and a staircase leading to the main door.

A living room with a dark sofa, striped armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A covered outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by a brick wall and a garden area with blooming trees.

A corner room with patterned wallpaper, two upholstered chairs, a round table with a plant, and large windows with blinds.

4. The Inn at Four Eleven York

West Freemason, 2.1 mi from Virginia Zoo

Brian

£205

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 swimming pool with a view of a building outside, a covered seating area, and a door leading to another room.

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

5. Staybridge Suites Norfolk Airport by IHG

4.5 mi from Virginia Zoo

David

£132

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 shower area with dark tiled walls, a white shower curtain, and a glass shelf with toiletries.

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

A motel with outdoor seating, a garden, and a brick building with multiple rooms.

6. The Bay Inn

5.3 mi from Virginia Zoo

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a table, large windows, and a view of buildings outside.

7. Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center

8 mi from Virginia Zoo

Keira

£87

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern indoor staircase with glass railings, a water feature, and a reception desk in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a television screen on the wall.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A spacious lobby with a curved sofa, a blue armchair, a glass coffee table, and a staircase with a glass railing.

8. The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center

8.2 mi from Virginia Zoo

Oktay

£134

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

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

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

9. Tru By Hilton Norfolk Airport

4.5 mi from Virginia Zoo

India Tierra

£77

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Norfolk Airport

3.6 mi from Virginia Zoo

Dario

£114

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.

11. Comfort Suites Chesapeake - Norfolk

7 mi from Virginia Zoo

Latresa

£75

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a large wall-mounted artwork.

A snack and beverage area with shelves stocked with snacks and a refrigerator with beverages.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a prominent sign.

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

12. Fairfield Inn and Suites By Marriott Chesapeake

7 mi from Virginia Zoo

Shannon

£89

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 vending machine area with snacks, drinks, and a coffee machine.

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

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.

13. Spark by Hilton Norfolk

5.5 mi from Virginia Zoo

Cecilia

£65

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport

3.8 mi from Virginia Zoo

Ronald

£94

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

15. Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection

Downtown Norfolk, 2.2 mi from Virginia Zoo

Akia

£142

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

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

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton Virginia Beach/Norfolk Airport

5.8 mi from Virginia Zoo

Pidge

£108

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including tables and chairs, and a decorative wall with a clock.

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.

17. Delta Hotels by Marriott Norfolk Airport

3.7 mi from Virginia Zoo

Paul

£90

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and hanging lights.

A hotel exterior with a 'tru by Hilton' sign, a parking area, and a fire lane.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area, and a large digital screen.

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

18. TRU by Hilton Chesapeake, VA

7.2 mi from Virginia Zoo

Tewana L

£84

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

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent 'Hilton' sign, and a 'Manhattan' sign indicating its location.

19. Hilton Norfolk The Main

Downtown Norfolk, 2.4 mi from Virginia Zoo

eric

£226

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

A snack and beverage vending area with multiple shelves stocked with various products.

A room with a blue sofa, a small table, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a wall-mounted lamp.

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

20. Holiday Inn Express Chesapeake - Norfolk by IHG

6.5 mi from Virginia Zoo

Carl

£87

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Virginia Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
SpringHill Suites Marriott Norfolk Old Dominion University	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown	7.0 Good 1,112 reviews	View
The Inn at Four Eleven York	10.0 Exceptional 114 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Norfolk Airport by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 189 reviews	View

Top Virginia Zoo Hotel Reviews

SpringHill Suites Marriott Norfolk Old Dominion University

10/10 Excellent

"Good place to stay"

Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

8/10 Good

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

Hilton Norfolk The Main

8/10 Good

"I had a horrible view. I looked at the top of the roof the whole time I was there the grain was wonderful. That location is excellent. The room smell like old rug yeah it smell like rug, but the amenities like the shower gel the lotion that was the especially the lotion that came in handy, cause I didn’t have no lotion so that was good. I just wish they had like more lights in the room and didn’t have enough lights I had to go in the bathroom to do my make up and I wanted to sit at the desk to do my make up and then have enough lights in the room like the lights was really dim."

Quality Inn & Suites Olde Town

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice and respectful"

Days Inn by Wyndham Norfolk Airport

8/10 Good

"Rooms could be a lot cleaner. Floors need to be swept n mopped before arrival of guess."

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

8/10 Good

"Delay getting my room but it was a busy weekend with college sports teams staying at the hotel. Beautiful room. Would definitely go back"

Château Margaux – A Soothing 3‑Bedroom Country House in Charming Norfolk

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, clean and host was great and accommodating."

Cozy 5-bdrm hm, Loaded Kitchen, w/ Patio Deck & Grill, WiFi in pleasant Norfolk

10/10 Excellent

"This is my first 66th birthday I hope it ain't my last but I have heart failure I have kidney failure and three aneurysms and I'm telling you this is the most beautiful place that I would love to come back to hope it's a telephone when I start looking again and maybe a November December or the New Year's coming thank you for this day I enjoy myself we are gone now everything is washed yourself one wash cloth and that is on the floor I did not wash any blankets at all I clean all the beds make se everything out there refrigerator and everything out there all the trash is outdoor in the trash can please send someone to make sure your doors is locked"

The Chesapeake Gray Historical Waterside District 20 mins to Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent

"Great property, Clean and cozy."

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A modern building with a glass facade and a curved roof structure.

Ted Constant Convocation Center

10.0/10 (1 review)

Catch an event at Ted Constant Convocation Center during your trip to Norfolk. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

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A theater with multiple balconies and rows of seats.

Harrison Opera House

Listen to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra from a box in an exquisite theater that is as inspiring now as it was when it boosted morale during World War II.

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Mason Memorial COGIC

Find out about the history of Norfolk when you take a trip to Mason Memorial COGIC. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Mt. Carmel Baptist Church

After visiting Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Norfolk. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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St. Paul CME Church

You can find out about the history of Norfolk with a stop at St. Paul CME Church. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Garden of Prayer Temple

After visiting Garden of Prayer Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Norfolk. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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First Calvary Baptist Church

You can learn about the history of Norfolk with a stop at First Calvary Baptist Church. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Crispus Attucks Theatre & Cultural Center

You can make plans for a show at Crispus Attucks Theatre & Cultural Center during your stay in Norfolk. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Virginia Zoo?

Virginia Zoo is located in an area of Norfolk 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 15 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Virginia Zoo?

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. It's located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Virginia Zoo. Other good choices within 5 miles include SpringHill Suites Marriott Norfolk Old Dominion University and Norfolk Waterside Marriott.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Virginia Zoo?

Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Virginia Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Virginia Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Virginia Zoo.

What can I see and do near Virginia Zoo?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Chrysler Museum of Art, USS Wisconsin BB-64 or Nauticus National Maritime Center. Explore notable local landmarks like Harrison Opera House, Douglas MacArthur Memorial and United States Lightship Portsmouth. You can catch a show at Chrysler Hall, The NorVa and Crispus Attucks Theatre & Cultural Center.

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Our top choices for Virginia Zoo hotels

1. SpringHill Suites Marriott Norfolk Old Dominion University

2. Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown

3. Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

4. The Inn at Four Eleven York

5. Staybridge Suites Norfolk Airport by IHG

6. The Bay Inn

7. Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center

8. The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center

9. Tru By Hilton Norfolk Airport

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Norfolk Airport

11. Comfort Suites Chesapeake - Norfolk

12. Fairfield Inn and Suites By Marriott Chesapeake

13. Spark by Hilton Norfolk

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport

15. Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton Virginia Beach/Norfolk Airport

17. Delta Hotels by Marriott Norfolk Airport

18. TRU by Hilton Chesapeake, VA

19. Hilton Norfolk The Main

20. Holiday Inn Express Chesapeake - Norfolk by IHG

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Top Virginia Zoo Hotel Reviews

SpringHill Suites Marriott Norfolk Old Dominion University

Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

Hilton Norfolk The Main

Quality Inn & Suites Olde Town

Days Inn by Wyndham Norfolk Airport

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Château Margaux – A Soothing 3‑Bedroom Country House in Charming Norfolk

Cozy 5-bdrm hm, Loaded Kitchen, w/ Patio Deck & Grill, WiFi in pleasant Norfolk

The Chesapeake Gray Historical Waterside District 20 mins to Oceanfront

Other attractions near Virginia Zoo

Ted Constant Convocation Center

Harrison Opera House

Mason Memorial COGIC

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church

St. Paul CME Church

Garden of Prayer Temple

First Calvary Baptist Church

Crispus Attucks Theatre & Cultural Center

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