Downtown Richmond Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Richmond
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
The National
Get tickets for a show at The National, a popular theatre in Richmond. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
If Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Richmond.
Shockoe Slip
You can learn about the history of Richmond when you stop by Shockoe Slip. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Virginia State Capitol
Discover the history of this fascinating state at its very own government building that is alive with art, sitting in the centre of an exciting part of town.
Activities
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Richmond Hotel Deals
Omni Richmond Hotel
Room was clean and good quality. Staff allowed for an additional hour at check out which was very much appreciated.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Great food, wonderful staff and very well located.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
1) Dodgy area. not sure I would walk the area at night. View from my room looked out on a graffiti covered building across a parking lot. Be prepared for ambulances and sirens blasting at least 2 or 3 times during the night. 2) rooms are all different, but my room was...less than optimal. The bed ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Berkeley Hotel
The hotel is in a great location downtown. We were in a recently renovated room that was nicely appointed. Unfortunately the bathroom had a rather overwhelming sewer smell. We asked the front desk to look at it two different times. On the second day a very nice maintenance man came to assess the ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Commonwealth
Charming spot and the valet and front desk team were lovely. However, our room smelled musty and there was no hand soap in the bathroom requiring us to pump body wash from the shower every time we washed our hands
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hilton Richmond Downtown
Beds were soft, our room was large, the restaurant downstairs was accommodating.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Richmond
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Walk and Shockoe Slip.
Court End
While visiting Court End, you might make a stop by sights like White House of the Confederacy and The National.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.
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.
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.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
