Downtown Richmond Travel Guide

Richmond

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings, a river, and a bridge.
A grand neoclassical building with a central portico, large steps leading up to the entrance, and a circular mosaic at the base.
A neoclassical building with a portico supported by columns, a set of stairs leading up to the entrance, and a clear blue sky in the background.
A historic brick building with arched windows and a flagpole with an American flag.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and numerous tables and chairs.

Stay near popular Downtown Richmond attractions

A building with a tower, a sign reading "Greater Richmond Convention Center," and a street intersection with traffic lights.

Greater Richmond Convention Center

8.2/10 (1,069 reviews)
Learn about the events happening in Greater Richmond Convention Center during your trip to Richmond. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.
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Things to do

A bus tour of Richmond’s most unusual, unexpected, and humorous stories — history with a twist!

Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus

฿1,489
per adult
Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus
Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

฿1,489
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Trolley Tour
Down in the Shokoe Bottom, the most haunted neighborhood with 350+ years of history and hauntings!

The Haunted History of Richmond tour

฿993
per adult
The Haunted History of Richmond tour
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿344
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour

Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour

฿688
per adult
Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

฿893
per adult
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Richmond

The Jefferson Hotel

The Jefferson Hotel

5 out of 5
101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿9,698 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿9,698
฿11,276 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in their reviews. ...
The Jefferson Hotel
Omni Richmond Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel

4 out of 5
100 S 12th St Richmond VA
The price is ฿6,527 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿6,527
฿7,590 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,538 reviews)
"This was our first stay at this hotel and from the time we walked into the hotel until we left, it was a perfect place. Our room was exceptionally and the bed was like lying in a cloud. The front desk was always helpful and the staff were very friendly. We used the indoor pool and really enjoyed ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Omni Richmond Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4 out of 5
301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿4,814 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿4,814
฿5,598 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,439 reviews)
"Older decor with signs of decay Old tv that the picture was flashing, reported 3 times over 3 days before it was replaced. Room wasn’t cleaned 1 day out of 4 Staff act like they can’t be bothered, specifically at breakfast Overall pretty crap"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth

4 out of 5
901 Bank St Richmond VA
The price is ฿4,976 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,976
฿5,786 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
The Commonwealth
Quirk Hotel Richmond

Quirk Hotel Richmond

4 out of 5
201 W Broad St Richmond VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,104 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿5,104
฿5,935 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel is cute. The staff was amazing! And, you cannot beat the location"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Quirk Hotel Richmond
Linden Row Inn

Linden Row Inn

3 out of 5
100 E Franklin St Richmond VA
The price is ฿4,014 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,014
฿4,668 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and 2 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,455 reviews)
"Needs to replace interior trim in some places. Looks like prior water damage? But overall cozy retro hotel with very nice staff"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Linden Row Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Richmond

Find the best Downtown Richmond areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Richmond
Learn more about Downtown Richmond
A street view with a prominent clock tower labeled "Short Pump Town Center" and a yield sign.

Short Pump

Short Pump is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Short Pump Town Center, a top place to visit in the area.

A park with a monument, trees, and a clear blue sky.

Fan District

You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Fan District. You might want to make time for a stop at Monument Avenue or Jefferson Davis Monument.

A cityscape with a prominent white building with columns, surrounded by lush green lawns and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.

North Chesterfield

While North Chesterfield isn't home to many top sights, Chesterfield Towne Center and River City Sportsplex are some notable places to visit nearby.

A building with a tower, a sign reading "Greater Richmond Convention Center," and a street intersection with traffic lights.

Richmond City Center

While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.

A white bust sculpture in a grassy area with a red-roofed building and a tower in the background.
Photo by Ann Sair
Open Photo by Ann Sair

Museum District

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Museum District. You might want to make time for a stop at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts or Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

Downtown Richmond Travel Guide