The Diamond Travel Guide

Richmond

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The Diamond

5.0/10 (2 reviews)
Catch an event at The Diamond during your trip to Richmond. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
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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

฿1,502
per adult
Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus
Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

฿1,502
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

฿1,002
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

฿342
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

฿694
per adult
Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

฿901
per adult
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour
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Top hotels in The Diamond

Comfort Suites At Virginia Center Commons

Comfort Suites At Virginia Center Commons

2.5 out of 5
10601 Telegraph Rd Glen Allen VA
The price is ฿2,837 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿2,837
฿3,298 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glen Allen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,642 reviews)
"The hotel was ok, but the bed very inconfortable at least for me. Didnt have the time to taste the breakfast we left too early."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Comfort Suites At Virginia Center Commons
Holiday Inn & Suites Richmond West End

Holiday Inn & Suites Richmond West End

3 out of 5
8008 W. Broad St Richmond VA
The price is ฿3,454 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,454
฿4,016 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Short Pump Town Center and Regency ...
Holiday Inn & Suites Richmond West End
The Jefferson Hotel

The Jefferson Hotel

5 out of 5
101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿10,562 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿10,562
฿12,281 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

4 out of 5
11049 West Broad St Glen Allen VA
The price is ฿3,856 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,856
฿4,483 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glen Allen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,877 reviews)
"Always a great stay here. Whenever I am on business this is the place I stay. Staff is awesome, the room is always fresh and clean, and the breakfast bar is always tasty. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4 out of 5
301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿4,922 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,922
฿5,723 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,499 reviews)
"Excellent location with a great rooftop deck and fantastic lounging areas in the hotel."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Omni Richmond Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel

4 out of 5
100 S 12th St Richmond VA
The price is ฿5,070 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿5,070
฿5,895 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (1,563 reviews)
"We liked it very much for our family."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Omni Richmond Hotel
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Where to stay in The Diamond

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Downtown Richmond

Downtown Richmond is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Capitol Square or Canal Walk.

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Short Pump

Short Pump is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Short Pump Town Center and Short Pump Village while you're in town.

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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 Visual Arts Center of Richmond.

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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.

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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.

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