VCU Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Stay near popular VCU attractions
Activities
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
AU$45
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
AU$15
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best VCU Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is AU$261 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$261
13 July - 14 July
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! (1,402 reviews)
"Location is great. Rooftop bar was closed during my stay and I wonder if they don’t open it in late JUNE, then when do they open their rooftop bar. Overall, not bad. Richmond is such a sleepy town though."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
100 S 12th St Richmond VA
The price is AU$282 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$282
1 July - 2 July
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,470 reviews)
"My fiancé and I stayed one night for a short weekend getaway. The location was great! We got a room on the 15th floor, and the views were amazing! Everyone was very helpful and quick to answer any questions, and provide assistance."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is AU$497 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$497
1 July - 2 July
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. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Everything about this hotel is absolutely perfect, including the room, the staff, the food the parking. Everything is always five star."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
The Commonwealth
901 Bank St Richmond VA
The price is AU$233 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$233
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,370 reviews)
"The doorman / valet was outstanding."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
11049 West Broad St Glen Allen VA
The price is AU$236 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$236
30 June - 1 July
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,823 reviews)
"We recently stayed at Drury Plaza Hotel in Richmond while attending a 40th wedding anniversary celebration in the DMV, and our experience exceeded our expectations. We chose Drury because a new location recently opened near us in Brandon, FL. Although we haven’t stayed there yet, it’s been incredibly ..."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
580 Trampton Road Sandston VA
The price is AU$155 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$155
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sandston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Broad Street and White Oak Village are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (791 reviews)
"Very comfortable stay. Staff professional and courteous. Definitely recommend stay there."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in VCU
Find the best VCU areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Capitol Square.
Short Pump
Short Pump is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Short Pump Town Center, a top place to visit in the area.
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.
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.
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.
