Richmond City Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Richmond City Center
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.
Richmond Coliseum
Catch an event at Richmond Coliseum during your trip to Richmond. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.
Short Pump Town Center
During your trip to Richmond, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Short Pump Town Center. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the cosy cafes while you're in the area.
Kings Dominion
Bring your family to Kings Dominion and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Doswell. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
Activities
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Richmond City Center Hotel Deals
Hilton Richmond Downtown
Beds were soft, our room was large, the restaurant downstairs was accommodating.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Moxy Richmond Downtown
Incredibly friendly staff with a welcoming bar/lounge area that's perfect for a relaxing drink while finishing the last of your work on your laptop or getting ready for a night out. Great location close to the Convention Center if that's an aspect of your stay. Several good restaurants within walking ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Richmond Marriott
Bar food very expensive.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Richmond - Downtown
The location is centrally located good pricing as well as having modern rooms and bathrooms that are clean. I also enjoy the breakfast buffet and the coffee they offer.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
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
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
My new favorite hotel chain. Very kind staff and great perks that you no longer see in our money hungry world. The pool was perfect. The kitchen food was great. The berry dessert with ice cream was amazing. The rooms large with good tv selection.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Richmond City Center
Court End
While visiting Court End, you might make a stop by sights like White House of the Confederacy and The National.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Walk and Shockoe Slip.
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.
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 Canal Walk.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
