Shockoe Bottom

Richmond

Photo by Carsen
Photo by Carsen
Photo by Dan Koczur
Photo by Dan Koczur
Photo by Dan Koczur
Photo by Dan Koczur

Popular places to visit

Virginia Commonwealth University

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.

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond showing signage and heritage elements

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.

Broad Street
University of Richmond

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.

University of Richmond
Maymont Park featuring a house and heritage architecture

Maymont Park

There’s something for everyone at this estate, with plants, animals and a beautiful house to discover.

Maymont Park
Altria Theater

Altria Theater

Enjoy a show at Altria Theater, a popular theatre in Richmond. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.

Altria Theater
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts showing a city and art

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Home to 22,000 works of art covering 5,000 years of history, this museum has something for everyone.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Things to do

Picture 4 for Activity Richmond Ghosts: Sinister Scares of Shockoe Bottom Tour

Richmond Ghost Tours: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

RM114
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Richmond Ghost Tours: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Group Shot at the Virginia State Capitol!

Richmond Landmark Segway Tour

RM233
per adult
Richmond Landmark Segway Tour
Come see Richmond like you never have heard tales of death and bring the city's history back to life.

RVA Ghosts Shockoe Bottom Sinister Scares by US Ghost Adventures

RM135
per adult
RVA Ghosts Shockoe Bottom Sinister Scares by US Ghost Adventures
Picture 2 for Activity Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

RM127
per adult
Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Experience the city's paranormal past firsthand as you sip and spook your way through haunted pubs.

Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

RM157
per adult
Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Sharing tales of the Masonic Lodge

Shadows of Shockoe Ghost Tour

RM114
per adult
Shadows of Shockoe Ghost Tour
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Top hotels in Shockoe Bottom

Omni Richmond Hotel
Omni Richmond Hotel
4 out of 5
100 S 12th St, Richmond, VA
The price is RM672 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM672
RM782 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,141 reviews)
"The pool was great and hope to book again for it. The person that set off the fire alarm at 2am was terrible."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Omni Richmond Hotel
Studio 6 Richmond, VA - Airport
Studio 6 Richmond, VA - Airport
2 out of 5
580 Trampton Road, Sandston, VA
The price is RM281 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
RM281
RM326 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sandston. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Broad Street and White Oak Village are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (124 reviews)
"Why do you have a sign that says, “We’ll always leave the light on for you!” and it’s not lit? Looks like you would make it a point to light it up. Place some water over there with cups for weary travelers. Thoughts."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Studio 6 Richmond, VA - Airport
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Richmond West End by IHG
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Richmond West End by IHG
3 out of 5
8008 W. Broad St, Richmond, VA
The price is RM445 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
RM445
RM517 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Short Pump Town Center and Regency ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (121 reviews)
"Great service and accomplishments"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Richmond West End by IHG
The Commonwealth
The Commonwealth
4 out of 5
901 Bank St, Richmond, VA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,246 reviews)
"Good 👍"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Richmond Airport
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Richmond Airport
2 out of 5
6000 Audubon Dr, Sandston, VA
The price is RM237 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
RM237
RM275 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sandston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
5/10 (1,526 reviews)
Reasonable for what it is.
"Had a room on the first fool was nice and quiet. The room was clean and cold how I like it"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Richmond Airport
Regency Inn Richmond
Regency Inn Richmond
2 out of 5
1500 Eastridge Road, Richmond, VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM285 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
RM285
RM331 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"What I didn’t like was the bathroom tubs everything else was great"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Regency Inn Richmond
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Other neighbourhoods around Shockoe Bottom

Virginia showing a sunset

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 Canal Walk.

Downtown Richmond
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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.

Belle and Mayo Islands
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Central Office

While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Walk and Shockoe Slip.

Central Office
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Richmond City Center

While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.

Richmond City Center
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Monroe Ward

If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.

Monroe Ward
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VCU

If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and VCU Institute for Contemporary Art are top sights worth seeing.

VCU

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