Downtown Richmond Travel Guide
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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 family-friendly 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 romantic 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
Top hotels in Downtown Richmond
Omni Richmond Hotel
The courteous and smiling
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
Beautiful property we visit often.
Reviewed on 7 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
The Berkeley Hotel
Room was recently renovated and it was excellent. Very comfortable.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
The Commonwealth
Love the room set up. Nice clean and classy.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Linden Row Inn
Awesome stay! My wife and I did not know that Richmond was covered in ice during our stay. The only issue that we had was parking. We parked in the public lot (don't get comfortable parking on the side of the street since the City of Richmond is strict with its timing (hourly parking).
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
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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.
