The Best Hotels Closest to Virginia Zoo in Norfolk for 2026

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

A lobby with a curved reception desk, multiple seating areas, a large flat-screen TV, and a patterned carpet.

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

A buffet area with a variety of food items, a coffee station, and a decorative rug.

1. SpringHill Suites Marriott Norfolk Old Dominion University

2.4 km from Virginia Zoo

Peggy Ann

₩167,569

₩196,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

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

2. Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown

3 km from Virginia Zoo

Nuykiesha

₩152,658

₩179,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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 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.

3. Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

Norfolk Auto Row Historic District, 2.7 km from Virginia Zoo

Michael

₩115,837

₩137,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view into a room with a fireplace.

4. The Inn at Four Eleven York

West Freemason, 3.3 km from Virginia Zoo

Brian

₩309,127

₩359,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

An electric vehicle charging station at a hotel with a stone facade and a covered entrance.

5. Staybridge Suites Norfolk Airport by IHG

7.3 km from Virginia Zoo

David

₩170,679

₩200,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

6. The Bay Inn

8.5 km from Virginia Zoo

Coreen

₩95,858

₩114,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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

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

7. Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center

12.9 km from Virginia Zoo

Gerry

₩132,309

₩154,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

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

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

13.2 km from Virginia Zoo

Christopher

₩178,882

₩208,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 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

7.2 km from Virginia Zoo

India Tierra

₩128,379

₩151,604 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with shelves, and large windows allowing natural light.

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.

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Norfolk Airport

5.8 km from Virginia Zoo

Michaela

₩151,825

₩178,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

11. Comfort Suites Chesapeake - Norfolk

11.3 km from Virginia Zoo

Latresa

₩111,338

₩130,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

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

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

11.3 km from Virginia Zoo

natashia

₩122,584

₩143,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

8.8 km from Virginia Zoo

Kennedy

₩94,469

₩112,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A reception desk with a framed picture of a beach scene and the word "explore."

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.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport

6.1 km from Virginia Zoo

carl

₩134,955

₩159,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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, 3.6 km from Virginia Zoo

Courtney

₩190,525

₩223,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern hotel exterior with outdoor seating, a covered patio, and a car parked nearby.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a counter with a plant, and a view of the street through large windows.

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

A modern building with a sign reading 'Hyatt Studios.' It features a flat facade with evenly spaced windows and a ground-level entrance.

16. Hyatt Studios Chesapeake

13 km from Virginia Zoo

Deandre

₩111,338

₩130,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Virginia Beach/Norfolk Airport

9.4 km from Virginia Zoo

Pidge

₩161,655

₩188,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

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

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

18. Delta Hotels by Marriott Norfolk Airport

5.9 km from Virginia Zoo

Brandy

₩128,207

₩151,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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.

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

19. Hilton Norfolk The Main

Downtown Norfolk, 3.8 km from Virginia Zoo

Francis

₩235,047

₩277,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food options, including yogurt, pancakes, and eggs. There are signs indicating the availability of these items, and a coffee machine is visible on the counter.

20. TRU by Hilton Chesapeake, VA

11.6 km from Virginia Zoo

Douglas

₩118,086

₩141,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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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 1,000 reviews	View
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown	7.0 Good 1,127 reviews	View
The Inn at Four Eleven York	10.0 Exceptional 116 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Norfolk Airport by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 203 reviews	View

Top Virginia Zoo Hotel Reviews

Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"The queen size room was large and modern. The bathroom and shower were also very large and modern. The only thing that I could find wrong was that there were no drinking glasses and the coffee maker didn’t have enough coffee pods. The main downside was the lack of friendliness at the main desk ."

Delta Hotels by Marriott Norfolk Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was amazing!!!!!"

Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

8/10 Good

"The shower curtain was too small for the shower allowing water to spray on the bathroom wall. Beds need another pillow for a queen only offered 3 to a bed. Shower floor wasn’t as clean as it could be with buildup of soap scum. Outlets on the lamps didn’t work nor did the outlet on the alarm clock. TV was too small for the room. An overall update is well overdue due for the unit we stayed in. The food was outstanding that we ate for breakfast, a made to order menu. Was impressed with the breakfast!"

SpringHill Suites Marriott Norfolk Old Dominion University

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, clean rooms."

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

8/10 Good

"Was good. Convenient place to stay"

The Inn at Four Eleven York

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for our honeymoon before embarking on our cruise to Bermuda out of Norfolk. The port was very close to the Inn. The Inn is beautiful and so romantic. The area around the Inn had several options for dining. The walkable area was so romantic with its old architecture and cobblestone streets. I would love to come and stay longer and experience their restaurants and the city of Norfolk. I would highly recommend the Inn to anyone wanting a place that is not a big box type hotel. If you want charm and romance this place is for you!!!!"

Other attractions near Virginia Zoo

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 theater 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 spend time at 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 trip to 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 visit to 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 on your trip to 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, check out the 15 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Virginia Zoo?

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 find near Virginia Zoo?

Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Virginia Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Virginia Zoo?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Virginia Zoo, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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. Hyatt Studios Chesapeake

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Virginia Beach/Norfolk Airport

18. Delta Hotels by Marriott Norfolk Airport

19. Hilton Norfolk The Main

20. TRU by Hilton Chesapeake, VA

Compare popular hotels close to Virginia Zoo

Top Virginia Zoo Hotel Reviews

Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection

Delta Hotels by Marriott Norfolk Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

SpringHill Suites Marriott Norfolk Old Dominion University

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

The Inn at Four Eleven York

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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