VCU Travel Guide

Richmond

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Stay near popular VCU attractions

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Virginia Commonwealth University

8.6/5 (1,601 reviews)
Explore the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University during your visit to Richmond. Stroll along the area's riverfront 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 VCU

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4 out of 5
301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿5,497 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿5,497
฿6,391 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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! (1,397 reviews)
"Elevators were interesting."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Omni Richmond Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel

4 out of 5
100 S 12th St Richmond VA
The price is ฿5,314 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿5,314
฿6,179 total
1 Jul - 2 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! (1,468 reviews)
"Very clean hotel. I loved that the restaurant and Starbucks was right downstairs which made things very easy."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Omni Richmond Hotel
The Jefferson Hotel

The Jefferson Hotel

5 out of 5
101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is ฿9,846 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿9,846
฿11,449 total
1 Jul - 2 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Outstanding classic hotel. Impeccable service. Gracious hospitality."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

The Jefferson Hotel
The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth

4 out of 5
901 Bank St Richmond VA
The price is ฿4,668 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿4,668
฿5,428 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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! (1,369 reviews)
"Staff was amazing, friendly and helpful!"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

The Commonwealth
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

4 out of 5
11049 West Broad St Glen Allen VA
The price is ฿3,972 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,972
฿4,618 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (2,817 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Studio 6 Richmond Airport

Studio 6 Richmond Airport

2 out of 5
580 Trampton Road Sandston VA
The price is ฿3,070 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿3,070
฿3,570 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sandston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Broad Street and White Oak Village are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (790 reviews)
"great customer service"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Studio 6 Richmond Airport
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Where to stay in VCU

Find the best VCU areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Shockoe Slip or Capitol Square.

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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.

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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 Jefferson Davis Monument.

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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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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.

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