Varina Travel Guide
Richmond
Popular places to visit
Kings Dominion
Enjoy the excitement at Kings Dominion and see why this is a favourite theme park in Doswell. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Top hotels in Varina
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
"The basics are fine. Room was clean. Staff was friendly. Breakfast options, especially coffee, are overpriced (we walked to nearby cafes). We did not look at the gym or pool so we can't comment on that. The rooftop bar is nice and gives you wonderful views of the somewhat dull skyline and surface ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
"It was a very nice hotel definitely a 5-star hotel."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
"The staff is what made the stay perfect. Especially Candace who checked me in in an Sean the shuttle driver, who gave excellent recs and also served as my bellman, etc"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
"Very clean, comfortable room, very comfortable bed incredible breakfast biscuits, gravy, sausage, eggs, and pancakes The only thing that I would caution anyone about staying there is if you want to get in on an early check-in on the weekends forget about it. They’re very busy."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
"Very plain accommodations. The room was clean. No breakfast."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
The Commonwealth
"Do not stay here; we could not shower."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Varina
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.
Tuckahoe
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and gardens in Tuckahoe. You might want to make time for a stop at James River or Regency Square Mall.
