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.
Canal Walk
Learn about the local history of Richmond when you take a trip to Canal Walk. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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
The Omni Richmond Hotel is a well-located downtown hotel known for its convenient access to restaurants, historic sites, and the Shockoe Slip area. The rooms are generally comfortable
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
This is a nice property. It a bit far from the business center of Richmond but the walkable neighborhood has lots of nice restaurants and coffee options.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
Did not know they had an airport shuttle
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
The Berkeley Hotel
Hotel is being renovated. Room was excellent. Had an enjoyable meal in the dining room.
Reviewed on 12 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
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 Richmond Coliseum and Broad Street.
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.
