Downtown Richmond Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings, a river, and a bridge.
A grand neoclassical building with a central portico, large steps leading up to the entrance, and a circular mosaic at the base.
A neoclassical building with a portico supported by columns, a set of stairs leading up to the entrance, and a clear blue sky in the background.
A historic brick building with arched windows and a flagpole with an American flag.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and numerous tables and chairs.

Stay near popular Downtown Richmond attractions

A building with a tower, a sign reading "Greater Richmond Convention Center," and a street intersection with traffic lights.

Greater Richmond Convention Center

8.2/10 (1,069 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

NZ$78
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Trolley Tour
Down in the Shokoe Bottom, the most haunted neighborhood with 350+ years of history and hauntings!

The Haunted History of Richmond tour

NZ$52
per adult
The Haunted History of Richmond tour
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$18
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

NZ$47
per adult
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour
Shadows of Shockoe Ghost Tour

Shadows of Shockoe Ghost Tour

NZ$47
per adult
Shadows of Shockoe Ghost Tour
Burger eating elephant, by ARYZ

Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks

NZ$35
per adult
Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks
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Our pick of the best Downtown Richmond Hotel Deals

The Jefferson Hotel

The Jefferson Hotel

5 out of 5
101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$557 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$557
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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. ...
The Jefferson Hotel
Omni Richmond Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel

4 out of 5
100 S 12th St Richmond VA
The price is NZ$392 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$392
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,541 reviews)
"Very wonderful stay exceptional front desk as we checked in everything was good restaurants were excellent. Sean the driver for shuttle excellent he knew where to go referred us to a swaray of places to eat. Adrain the front door guy was very hospitable as well the housekeeper staff phenomenal no ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Omni Richmond Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4 out of 5
301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is NZ$273 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$273
30 Aug - 31 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! (1,432 reviews)
"We will definitely stay again at the Graduate by Hilton. Loved the clean room and the boutique style decor. Also wonderful breakfast we did valet parking and had no issues. the clean room and the boutique style decor."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth

4 out of 5
901 Bank St Richmond VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$303 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$303
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
The Commonwealth
Quirk Hotel Richmond

Quirk Hotel Richmond

4 out of 5
201 W Broad St Richmond VA
The price is NZ$288 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$288
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Quirk Hotel Richmond
Linden Row Inn

Linden Row Inn

3 out of 5
100 E Franklin St Richmond VA
The price is NZ$206 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$206
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and 2 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,454 reviews)
"Lovely inn situated between downtown and The Fan neighborhoods. Easy on-street parking."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Linden Row Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Richmond

Find the best Downtown Richmond areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

A park with a monument, trees, and a clear blue sky.

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.

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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.

A building with a tower, a sign reading "Greater Richmond Convention Center," and a street intersection with traffic lights.

Richmond City Center

While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond CenterStage.

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Tuckahoe

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and gardens in Tuckahoe. You might want to make time for a stop at Regency Square Mall or James River.

Downtown Richmond Travel Guide

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