Shockoe Bottom Travel Guide

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A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and numerous tables and chairs.
A historic building with a clock tower, arched windows, and a red-tiled roof.

Stay near popular Shockoe Bottom attractions

Tobacco Row

You can find out about the history of Richmond with a trip to Tobacco Row. Make time to visit the churches and monuments while you're in the area.
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Activities

Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

AU$65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Trolley Tour
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$15
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour

AU$39
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.

Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

AU$37
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Burger eating elephant, by ARYZ

Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks

AU$29
per adult
Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks
Richmond Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Expert Historian

Richmond Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Expert Historian

AU$65
per adult
Richmond Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Expert Historian
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Our pick of the best Shockoe Bottom Hotel Deals

Comfort Suites At Virginia Center Commons

Comfort Suites At Virginia Center Commons

2.5 out of 5
10601 Telegraph Rd Glen Allen VA
The price is AU$140 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$140
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glen Allen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Comfort Suites At Virginia Center Commons
Holiday Inn & Suites Richmond West End

Holiday Inn & Suites Richmond West End

3 out of 5
8008 W. Broad St Richmond VA
The price is AU$176 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
AU$176
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Short Pump Town Center and Bowlero ...
Holiday Inn & Suites Richmond West End
The Jefferson Hotel

The Jefferson Hotel

5 out of 5
101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is AU$523 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$523
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in their reviews. ...
The Jefferson Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

4 out of 5
301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$244 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$244
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,529 reviews)
"Fun place to stay."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

4 out of 5
11049 West Broad St Glen Allen VA
The price is AU$191 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$191
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glen Allen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Omni Richmond Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel

4 out of 5
100 S 12th St Richmond VA
The price is AU$285 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$285
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,586 reviews)
"My first time staying at the Omni Richmond Hotel and visiting Richmond and I loved it! The hotel is so clean, luxurious and the staff is so nice, helpful and welcoming! I had no problems while staying here at all and I would 100% stay here again 10/10! It's in a nice and lively area too and its easy ..."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Omni Richmond Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Shockoe Bottom

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A grand neoclassical building with a central portico, large steps leading up to the entrance, and a circular mosaic at the base.

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 Capitol Square or Canal Walk.

A street view with a prominent clock tower labeled "Short Pump Town Center" and a yield sign.

Short Pump

Short Pump is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Short Pump Town Center and Short Pump Village while you're in town.

A cityscape with a mix of historic and modern buildings, a prominent red brick building, and a clear sky with scattered clouds.

Fan District

You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Fan District. You might want to make time for a stop at Monument Avenue or Visual Arts Center of Richmond.

A cityscape with a prominent white building with columns, surrounded by lush green lawns and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.

North Chesterfield

While North Chesterfield isn't home to many top sights, Chesterfield Towne Center and River City Sportsplex are some notable places to visit nearby.

A white bust sculpture in a grassy area with a red-roofed building and a tower in the background.
Photo by Ann Sair
Open Photo by Ann Sair

Museum District

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Museum District. You might want to make time for a stop at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts or Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

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