Downtown Richmond Travel Guide
Richmond
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
The National
Get tickets for a show at The National, a popular theatre in Richmond. Amble around this romantic area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
If Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Richmond.
Shockoe Slip
You can learn about the history of Richmond when you stop by Shockoe Slip. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Virginia State Capitol
Visit the oldest English-speaking Legislature in the U.S. and get a taste of Virginia’s unique history at the State’s government building.
Things to do
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Richmond
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
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Cute hotel, comfortable and would totally come back!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
The Berkeley Hotel
Staff were all kind, attentive. Made us feel very welcome
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
The Commonwealth
Everyone is friendly and helpful. We LOVED Kinesha (valet)!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Linden Row Inn
Beautiful, charming building hearkening back to an older era. Staff was courteous. Only problem was the rooms are not build to handle temperatures in the teens (single pane glass with tall ceilings). A space heater could have solved the problem, but having none on hand staff relocated me to a room ...
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Richmond
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Walk and Shockoe Slip.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.
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.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Church Hill
While visiting Church Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Libby Hill Park and Broad Street.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
