VCU Travel Guide
Richmond
Stay near popular VCU attractions
Things to do
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
£24
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
£8
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in VCU
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is £145 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£145
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! (1,392 reviews)
"The room a/c didn’t work and hotel staff couldn’t answer my questions."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
100 S 12th St Richmond VA
The price is £134 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
£134
28 Jun - 29 Jun
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! (1,465 reviews)
"Very clean hotel. I loved that the restaurant and Starbucks was right downstairs which made things very easy."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is £261 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£261
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Fantastic stay, already booked again for next month!"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
The Commonwealth
901 Bank St Richmond VA
The price is £124 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£124
1 Jul - 2 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! (1,368 reviews)
"Location of hotel is excellent , across from the Capitol . Suite was very clean , beautiful bathroom . i was not happy with the living area , walls were painted dark blue and there was no window . i had expected a view of the Capitol grounds but it was like living in a cage . I believe it false advertising ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
11049 West Broad St Glen Allen VA
The price is £124 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
£124
28 Jun - 29 Jun
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! (2,812 reviews)
"The evening drinks and food were a wonderful treat after a long day. Also, the breakfast was better than any other hotel we stayed at. I was particularly impressed with the dining area. It was arranged with permanent furniture/decorated seatbacks that provided a very pleasant environment as well ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
580 Trampton Road Sandston VA
The price is £81 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£81
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! (785 reviews)
"Nice clean friendly"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in VCU
Find the best VCU areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
