Downtown Richmond Travel Guide
Richmond
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Popular places to visit
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.
Virginia State Capitol
Virginia State Capitol is just one of the places to see in Richmond, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Shockoe Slip
You can learn about the history of Richmond when you stop by Shockoe Slip. While in this family-friendly 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.
Capitol Square
You can take time to visit Capitol Square during your travels to Richmond. Amble around this romantic area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Richmond
The Jefferson Hotel
The Jefferson Hotel is outstanding. But at Christmas time, the food service options for guests are terrible. The lunch service and evening dining service options were not available during our three day stay. Reservations had been fully booked, "for the last six months" and the hotel did not provide ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
I love it.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Booked this room for my parents for the holiday they loved it!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
The Commonwealth
Quiet stay near great sites and dining.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Linden Row Inn
Yes
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
The Berkeley Hotel
It was amazing
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Richmond
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Money Museum and Canal Walk.
Court End
While visiting Court End, you might make a stop by sights like John Marshall House and Virginia Governor's Mansion.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.
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.
Old Town Manchester
While visiting Old Town Manchester, you might make a stop by sights like James River and artspace.
Shockoe Bottom
You'll enjoy the restaurants and live music in Shockoe Bottom. You might want to make time for a stop at Libby Hill Park or Edgar Allan Poe Museum.
