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 ฿9,690 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿9,690
฿11,267 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 ฿6,537 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿6,537
฿7,601 total
23 Aug - 24 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 ...
Omni Richmond Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4 out of 5
301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿4,555 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿4,555
฿5,297 total
27 Aug - 28 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! (1,437 reviews)
"Very clean good service"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth

4 out of 5
901 Bank St Richmond VA
The price is ฿5,029 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,029
฿5,848 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,389 reviews)
"The room size and dog friendliness were the best things about the hotel. The staff was very friendly, too. On the downside: the room wasn’t super clean. The floors had too much cleaning product and were slippery. The body soap container in the shower was empty on day one and despite letting them ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

The Commonwealth
Quirk Hotel Richmond

Quirk Hotel Richmond

4 out of 5
201 W Broad St Richmond VA
The price is ฿4,806 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,806
฿5,588 total
30 Aug - 31 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! (1,011 reviews)
"We used to visit the Bar quite often when we lived in Richmond, so know the hotel well! Just the name "Quirk" indicates a fun establishment‼️"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Quirk Hotel Richmond
Linden Row Inn

Linden Row Inn

3 out of 5
100 E Franklin St Richmond VA
The price is ฿4,020 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,020
฿4,675 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,457 reviews)
"Nice old historical hotel."

Reviewed on 20 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 cityscape with a river, a bridge, and a sunset.

Tuckahoe

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and gardens in Tuckahoe. You might want to make time for a stop at Regency Square Mall or James River.

Downtown Richmond Travel Guide