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

฿1,506
per adult
Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus
Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

฿1,506
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

฿344
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Down in the Shokoe Bottom, the most haunted neighborhood with 350+ years of history and hauntings!

The Haunted History of Richmond tour

฿1,004
per adult
The Haunted History of Richmond tour
Richmond Landmark Segway Tour

Richmond Landmark Segway Tour

฿1,841
per adult
Richmond Landmark Segway Tour
Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour

Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour

฿696
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
Fully refundable
The price is ฿9,904 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿9,904
฿11,516 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,015 reviews)
"A very enjoyable experience!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

The Jefferson Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4 out of 5
301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿5,220 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,220
฿6,070 total
9 Aug - 10 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! (1,393 reviews)
"The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable! The staff was very helpful. There is valet parking, but there other options such as city lots or street parking."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Omni Richmond Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel

4 out of 5
100 S 12th St Richmond VA
The price is ฿5,076 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,076
฿5,902 total
9 Aug - 10 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! (1,497 reviews)
"I love staying at Omni hotels. The caliber of cleanliness and attention to detail with a touch of luxury is always levels above other hotels. The Richmond location was no exception. Beautiful hotel, really clean and beautiful rooms. The full bottles of soap and lotion with incredible scents were ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Omni Richmond Hotel
The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth

4 out of 5
901 Bank St Richmond VA
The price is ฿4,697 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿4,697
฿5,462 total
26 Aug - 27 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)
"The staff at this hotel are top notch. They deserve all of the kudos. They truly made us feel like part of the family and also like we were VIPs. On to the room, GORGEOUS! So spacious and cool. Every suite has its own vibe and ours was on point. But let’s get to the star of the show, the bed. I have ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

The Commonwealth
Quirk Hotel Richmond

Quirk Hotel Richmond

4 out of 5
201 W Broad St Richmond VA
The price is ฿4,466 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,466
฿5,193 total
23 Aug - 24 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel overall is nice, our room was loud due to a connecting door to another room. Location isn’t the best to safely walk & shop."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Quirk Hotel Richmond
Linden Row Inn

Linden Row Inn

3 out of 5
100 E Franklin St Richmond VA
The price is ฿3,867 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,867
฿4,497 total
23 Aug - 24 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 ...
Linden Row Inn
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Where to stay in 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 CenterStage.

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