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
Stories at the Jefferson Hotel

Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

AU$41
per adult
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour
Group Shot at the Virginia State Capitol!

Richmond Landmark Segway Tour

AU$83
per adult
Richmond Landmark Segway 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$48
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
100% of travellers recommend
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
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Our pick of the best Richmond City Center Hotel Deals

Richmond Marriott

Richmond Marriott

3.5 out of 5
500 E Broad St, Richmond, VA
The price is AU$308 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$308
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The common bathrooms were not service adequately during the conference. Paper towels were not replinished frequently enough to avoid running out."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Richmond Marriott
Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown

Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown

3.5 out of 5
555 E Canal Street, Richmond, VA
The price is AU$293 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$293
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice staff. Clean rooms. Easy parking. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown
Hilton Richmond Downtown

Hilton Richmond Downtown

4 out of 5
501 E Broad St, Richmond, VA
The price is AU$268 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$268
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Awesome time"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Hilton Richmond Downtown
Moxy Richmond Downtown

Moxy Richmond Downtown

2.5 out of 5
501 EAST FRANKLIN STREET, Richmond, VA
The price is AU$238 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$238
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (390 reviews)
"Enjoyed my night there"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Moxy Richmond Downtown
Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4 out of 5
301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA
The price is AU$268 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$268
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,350 reviews)
"The need to "ask for cleaning" is trash. Everyone knows that. They dont even tell you that at checkin. Now that ive got that out...this hotel is great. There is construction which only meant a sound during the day, but it was quiet at night. The rooftop bar is amazing. The gym is functional. The ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
The Jefferson Hotel

The Jefferson Hotel

5 out of 5
101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA
The price is AU$502 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$502
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,034 reviews)
"The Jefferson was great. The staff was very welcoming and accommodating. It’s a beautiful old hotel but room was updated and well kept. The grounds and lobby are grand and you should stay here just to see them."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

The Jefferson 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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