Central Virginia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Richmond showing city views and a city
Richmond showing city views and a city
Monticello which includes a park
Monticello showing heritage architecture, a memorial and a garden
Richmond

Where to stay in Central Virginia

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Downtown Richmond

4/5(13 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Richmond
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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.

Short Pump
Aerial sunset view of Richmond capital city of Virginia with dramatic sky overlooking the fan district and monroe ward, main street

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 Jefferson Davis Monument.

Fan District
Lunch at the halfway house. Trust me. Get the shrimp. Yum!

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.

North Chesterfield
Historic buildings in the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States.

North Downtown

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting North Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Court Square and Paramount Theater.

North Downtown
On the grounds of the museum this sculpture appears to follow you as you walk by.

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.

Museum District
The Jefferson Hotel

The Jefferson Hotel

5 out of 5
101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA
The price is Rp4.951.870 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp4.951.870
Rp5.757.934 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (1,011 reviews)
Beautiful property we visit often.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

The Jefferson Hotel
Omni Richmond Hotel

Omni Richmond Hotel

4 out of 5
100 S 12th St Richmond VA
The price is Rp2.538.043 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp2.538.043
Rp2.951.237 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,331 reviews)
The room is clean and comfortable. The location is great, love the easy access to Starbucks and Chick Fil A for quick bites and coffee right downstairs. Logging into free wifi a little tricky but quickly resolved.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Omni Richmond Hotel
English Inn of Charlottesville

English Inn of Charlottesville

3 out of 5
2000 Morton Drive Charlottesville VA
The price is Rp1.463.739 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
Rp1.463.739
Rp1.730.613 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlottesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,717 reviews)
Awesome pool , nice atmosphere.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

English Inn of Charlottesville
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.
Wilderness Presidential Resort

Wilderness Presidential Resort

3 out of 5
9220 Plank Rd Spotsylvania VA
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Spotsylvania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Chancellorsville Battlefield and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (77 reviews)
Enough space for.a small family

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Wilderness Presidential Resort
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.

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