Visit Richmond City Center
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Altria Theater
Enjoy a show at Altria Theater, a popular theatre in Richmond. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
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.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Spend some time admiring the beautiful and diverse floral displays featured in this superb botanical garden, one of the finest in the country.
Maymont Park
Discover Gilded-Age splendour, manicured gardens and native wildlife in the grounds of this former family home.
Activities
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Our pick of the best Richmond City Center Hotel Deals
Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown
Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Richmond Marriott
Staff was great very friendly, supportive and informative
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hilton Richmond Downtown
The food at gather & hem was delicious and open late for when I got back after a concert!! Staff was so attentive and very helpful. Super nice place to stay. Loved the high ceilings in the rooms.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Moxy Richmond Downtown
Nice room, cool concept, had high expectations for the lobby/lounge area and it was decent but not quite what I'd envisioned based on the website. Good location. 4 out if 5 stars feels right. Thanks.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Richmond - Downtown
The room (entire hotel) was very clean and staff was great. My only issue was lack of blankets. Hampton was out of blankets, Homewood told me they would send one up but it never came. The breakfast was ok, line for waffles was so long I stood there 45 minutes waiting to get 1 waffle Service was horrible. ...
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
The Jefferson Hotel
Top notch - worth the price!
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Richmond City Center
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Jackson Ward
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Jackson Ward. You might want to make time for a stop at Broad Street or Black History Museum.
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Walk and Shockoe Slip.
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.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Belle and Mayo Islands
If you're spending some time in Belle and Mayo Islands, James River and Canal Walk are top sights worth seeing.
