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
Omni Richmond Hotel
100 S 12th St Richmond VA
The price is £156 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£156
12 Jul - 13 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! (1,476 reviews)
"I love everything about my stay everything was clean, and everybody was soooo nice! 10/10 would recommend hands down!"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is £135 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£135
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,394 reviews)
"Due to significantly delayed flights, I arrived at the hotel at 3:15am. The front desk attendant had a seriously bad attitude, treated me like an inconvenience, and told me I'd have to wait 20 minutes before she could check me in. I was exhausted from a full day in three airports and two flights, ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is £257 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£257
19 Jul - 20 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! (1,000 reviews)
"This hotel is absolutely beautiful. Staying here was a real pleasure. Everything was clean, well-maintained, and very comfortable. The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. We enjoyed every moment and would 100% come back again. We look forward to staying here ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
11049 West Broad St Glen Allen VA
The price is £122 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£122
6 Jul - 7 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! (2,819 reviews)
"First time I stayed at this Hotel and it surprised me the comfortable and spacious room, very clean, staff was very attentive and breakfast very well served. I will be back."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
The Commonwealth
901 Bank St Richmond VA
The price is £122 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£122
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! (1,364 reviews)
"Great location; dinner was delicious, beds super comfortable"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
580 Trampton Road Sandston VA
The price is £78 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£78
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (795 reviews)
"It"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 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 Canal Walk.
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.
