Richmond City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Kaylee Spinhirn
Photo by Kaylee Spinhirn

Popular places to visit

Virginia Commonwealth University

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.

Virginia Commonwealth University
University of Richmond

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.

University of Richmond
Richmond

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.

Broad Street
Maymont Park featuring heritage architecture and a house

Maymont Park

There’s something for everyone at this estate, with plants, animals and a beautiful house to discover.

Maymont Park
Altria Theater

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.

Altria Theater
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts featuring art and a city

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Home to 22,000 works of art covering 5,000 years of history, this museum has something for everyone.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Activities

Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

AU$64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Trolley Tour
Group Shot at the Virginia State Capitol!

Richmond Landmark Segway Tour

AU$84
per adult
Richmond Landmark Segway Tour
Stories at the Jefferson Hotel

Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

AU$41
per adult
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour
Come see Richmond like you never have heard tales of death and bring the city's history back to life.

RVA Ghosts Shockoe Bottom Sinister Scares by US Ghost Adventures

AU$40
per adult
RVA Ghosts Shockoe Bottom Sinister Scares by US Ghost Adventures
Ascending the Capitol Steps

Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour

AU$41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park

Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park

AU$53
per adult
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
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Our pick of the best Richmond City Center Hotel Deals

Hilton Richmond Downtown

Hilton Richmond Downtown

4 out of 5
501 E Broad St, Richmond, VA
The price is AU$271 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$271
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Helpful attentive friendly staff"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Hilton Richmond Downtown
Richmond Marriott

Richmond Marriott

3.5 out of 5
500 E Broad St, Richmond, VA
The price is AU$308 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$308
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Richmond Marriott
Moxy Richmond Downtown

Moxy Richmond Downtown

2.5 out of 5
501 EAST FRANKLIN STREET, Richmond, VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$241 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$241
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (363 reviews)
Nice surprise!
"Was a lovely, quick stay. We had an interior (no window) room which was a nice surprise. We got the best sleep!! Our entire family almost slept through checkout! The lobby with the games was a nice option for our kids. My husband and I got drinks at the bar and there seemed to be a nice gathering ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Moxy Richmond Downtown
The Jefferson Hotel

The Jefferson Hotel

5 out of 5
101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA
The price is AU$508 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$508
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
"Beautiful place and the room was very nice. All of the staff were very helpful and courteous."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

The Jefferson Hotel
Studio 6 Richmond, VA - Airport

Studio 6 Richmond, VA - Airport

2 out of 5
580 Trampton Road, Sandston, VA
The price is AU$135 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$135
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sandston. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Broad Street and White Oak Village are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (207 reviews)
"The staff and service at Studio 6 was excellent!! When we were looking for a place to stay and read all the reviews at first we were dumbfounded with how the reviews were so good and quite possibly the best in the area so we gave it a shot and they were spot on. Staff was great and everything has ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Studio 6 Richmond, VA - Airport
Omni Richmond Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel

4 out of 5
100 S 12th St, Richmond, VA
The price is AU$270 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$270
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,156 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay at the Omni Richmond. Lovely hotel with all the amenities we needed and was close to the places we needed to go."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Omni Richmond Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Richmond City Center

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Monroe Ward

If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.

Monroe Ward
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Central Office

While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Walk and Shockoe Slip.

Central Office
Virginia showing a sunset

Downtown Richmond

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Downtown Richmond
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VCU

If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.

VCU
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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.

Belle and Mayo Islands
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Shockoe Bottom

You'll enjoy the restaurants and live music in Shockoe Bottom. You might want to make time for a stop at Virginia Capital Trail: Richmond Trailhead or Libby Hill Park.

Shockoe Bottom

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