Downtown and metro alike offer convenient family stays
Whether rafting on the James River, wandering early colonial history at Henricus Historical Park, or savoring the incredible crust on a pizza at Bottoms Up, Virginia’s capital has been one of the most fun destinations for our family of four. And it all begins with where to stay in Richmond with kids.
Plan your trip
Understanding the Richmond area
The right Richmond accommodation balances what you need out of your specific place to stay, with convenient access to amenities, activities, and attractions.
- Downtown puts you in the walkable heart of the city. Plus, downtown is a solid hub for heading to other parts of the Richmond area for activities.
- North offers more convenient access to attractions such as Kings Dominion, a NASCAR race at Richmond Raceway, or getting onto I-295 and I-95.
- Southside is the choice when you’re prioritizing the Metro Richmond Zoo, Henricus Historical Park, or Pocahontas State Park, with easy access to Highway 288 and Highway 360.
- Richmond International Airport (RIC) is home to over two dozen hotels, so you can get to or from the airport faster.
- West End: The West End, Short Pump, and Innsbrook area at the northwestern edge of the Richmond metro area combine shopping, business centers, and sports venues. If you’d prefer to be out of the main city, this area gives you excellent amenities with a little more peace and quiet.
Consistently top-rated stays for families in Richmond
Whatever part of town is right for your stay, Richmond is home to over 200 hotels. There are other inns, vacation rentals, and more you can consider too.
Where we stayed in Richmond
Downtown: Graduate by Hilton Richmond
301 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
- Convenient location for downtown dining and attractions, as well as getting out and about to other parts of the RVA
- Comfy family suite: The kids loved their bunk beds, and we parents enjoyed our own spacious room
- Rooftop pool and lounge: Full circle view of the city and surrounding countryside
- When we wanted to be at the hotel but not in the room, the Graduate Richmond gave us lobby spaces for work and play. Plus, the responsive staff made our stay so much easier and fun.
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Other Richmond accommodation recommendations
If these stays aren’t available or aren’t the right fit, here are consistently well-rated options in the same area.
Hampton Inn & Suites Richmond Short Pump, Va
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Residence Inn Richmond Midtown/Glenside
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Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
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Hampton Inn By Hilton Richmond Chester, VA
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Find your place to stay in Richmond
Richmond has great stays near the amenities you need and the activities you came for
Whether in the urban core or the natural areas in the southern metro area, Richmond has a range of accommodation that can fit families well. We enjoyed our own downtown stay, and would gladly stay in the area again for its convenient access to dining. Richmond’s zones all have enough places to stay to fit any style of trip, for any part of the Richmond metro.
More about Richmond
Richmond, Virginia travel guide
Our accessibility experiences when visiting Richmond with a mobility disability – Visit Richmond VA
