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

฿1,478
per adult
Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus
Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

฿1,478
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Trolley Tour
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

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

฿342
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

฿1,051
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Richmond Landmark Segway Tour

Richmond Landmark Segway Tour

฿1,807
per adult
Richmond Landmark Segway Tour
Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour

Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour

฿683
per adult
Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History 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 ฿9,878 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿9,878
฿11,486 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay. My go to when in town."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

The Jefferson Hotel
Omni Richmond Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel

4 out of 5
100 S 12th St Richmond VA
The price is ฿5,994 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿5,994
฿6,970 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (1,483 reviews)
"Very nicd hotel in downtown Richmond. Close to many good restaurants, and some fast food chains. The property si very clean and the staff is very professinal and courteous. This was just a three-night trip, but I'd come back and stay again at the OMNI."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 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 ฿4,640 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,640
฿5,396 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,390 reviews)
"Pretty nice"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth

4 out of 5
901 Bank St Richmond VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,632 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿4,632
฿5,386 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,378 reviews)
"Second time at the commonwealth and loved it!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

The Commonwealth
Quirk Hotel Richmond

Quirk Hotel Richmond

4 out of 5
201 W Broad St Richmond VA
The price is ฿4,842 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,842
฿5,630 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
Quirk Hotel Richmond
Linden Row Inn

Linden Row Inn

3 out of 5
100 E Franklin St Richmond VA
The price is ฿3,616 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿3,616
฿4,205 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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 ...
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
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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