Bensley Travel Guide
Richmond
Popular places to visit
Short Pump Town Center
During your trip to Richmond, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Short Pump Town Center. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the cosy cafes while you're in the area.
Kings Dominion
Bring your family to Kings Dominion and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Doswell. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Greater Richmond Convention Center
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.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Explore the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University during your visit to Richmond. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
University of Richmond
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Richmond during your trip to Richmond. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the cosy cafes while you're in the area.
Broad Street
During your trip to Richmond, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Broad Street. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Top hotels in Bensley
Omni Richmond Hotel
The courteous and smiling
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
Standouts were the staff, Chas my concierge greeted us at the door, handled our bags, placed them in the room, got us ice, and made sure our needs were met, Ketunde the receptionist was in training, yet she was exceptionally professional and welcoming, easy conversation making us feel at home, the ...
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Staff was great! Beds very comfy and coffee was excellent and hot! I don’t normally eat breakfast, but it looked like a wonderful presentation
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Regency Inn Richmond
Friendly & helpful staff. Conveniently located.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Staff was amazing, the breakfast amenity was totally worth it. They had a text option and were very responsive. Would stay at again!
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump
The room was clean, love the tv size and the water pressure was to die for. All amenities were appropriate. Simply love this hotel.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bensley
Blackwell
When in Blackwell, you can plan a visit to Belle Isle and James River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Midlothian
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midlothian and surrounding area, you can visit James River and Carytown.
Shockoe Bottom
You'll enjoy the restaurants and live music in Shockoe Bottom. You might want to make time for a stop at Virginia Capital Trail: Richmond Trailhead or Libby Hill Park.
Church Hill
While visiting Church Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Libby Hill Park and Broad Street.
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.
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Walk and Shockoe Slip.
