The Best Hotels Closest to Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond for 2026

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A grand lobby with marble columns, a central seating area, and a high ceiling with a skylight.

A grand hall with a large, ornate carpet, a chandelier, and a stage with curtains.

A spacious room with a long table and chairs, flanked by wine racks.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a skylight.

1. The Jefferson Hotel

Monroe Ward, 0.7 km from Virginia Commonwealth University

Barbara

￥49,597

￥57,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A well-lit living room with a large window, a chandelier, a purple sofa, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

A staircase with a patterned carpet, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a chandelier.

A room with a fireplace, two round tables, and four chairs.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, a small table, and a view of the outside.

2. The Boulevard Inn

Fan District, 2.2 km from Virginia Commonwealth University

David Bruce

￥43,485

￥49,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious atrium with a high glass ceiling, multiple levels, and a central open area with seating and tables.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A rooftop patio with wicker furniture and glass doors overlooking a pool and cityscape.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Omni and Bank of America sign, surrounded by other buildings.

3. Omni Richmond Hotel

Central Office, 1.8 km from Virginia Commonwealth University

Tracey

￥29,760

￥34,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor seating area.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a TV, and decorative wall art.

A bar area with multiple wooden bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a well-stocked bar counter.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Downtown

2 km from Virginia Commonwealth University

Alex J

￥28,346

￥32,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a tiled backsplash, and a view of the city.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

The entrance to a hotel with a modern design, featuring a glass door, a staircase, and a sign indicating it is a Delta Hotels property.

A modern hotel breakfast area with a buffet setup, including a variety of fruits, cereals, and pastries.

5. Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown

Richmond City Center, 1.3 km from Virginia Commonwealth University

Gregg

￥23,932

￥27,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

The exterior of The Commonwealth hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and a decorative marquee above the doors.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a table, and a large window with curtains.

A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a wall of framed photographs.

6. The Commonwealth

1.6 km from Virginia Commonwealth University

Christopher

￥24,109

￥28,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A garden with a fountain, surrounded by pink flowering trees and various plants, leading to a building with a dome.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and string lights.

A spacious interior with multiple seating areas, a staircase, and a central column with a hanging light fixture.

A multi-story building with large windows and arched entrances, likely a hotel or office building.

7. Quirk Hotel Richmond

Monroe Ward, 0.8 km from Virginia Commonwealth University

SCOTT

￥23,410

￥27,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lounge area with leather seating, a central fire feature, and a bookshelf in the background.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a foosball table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A corner of a building with a brick facade and large windows.

8. Moxy Richmond Downtown

Richmond City Center, 1.3 km from Virginia Commonwealth University

Kristina

￥22,618

￥26,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A multi-story hotel with a courtyard, large windows, and a brick facade.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a menu board.

A modern restaurant with a grey and black color scheme, marble tables, and white chairs.

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Richmond Downtown

2.1 km from Virginia Commonwealth University

Alexia

￥30,101

￥35,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A breakfast buffet area with a bakery section and a display for breakfast items.

A conference room with multiple tables, chairs, and a projector screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

10. Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG

Monroe Ward, 0.9 km from Virginia Commonwealth University

Karen

￥17,251

￥20,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a bed.

A modern hotel hallway with dark wood paneling, a checkered carpet, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hallway with a grand chandelier, a wooden console table with a clock, and a mirrored wall reflecting an elevator.

11. The Berkeley Richmond, Outset Collection by Hilton

1.9 km from Virginia Commonwealth University

Amber

￥25,693

￥29,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A reception area with a check-in counter labeled "Graduate Richmond," a tiled floor, and a ceiling with a grid pattern.

A reception area with a checkered chair, a reception desk with a 'Graduate Richmond' sign, and framed pictures on the wall.

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and tables, a bar, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern lobby with a black and white patterned wall, a black and white patterned curtain, and a black and white patterned rug with the text "Welcome to our hotel".

12. Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Monroe Ward, 0.5 km from Virginia Commonwealth University

Marcelo

￥23,111

￥26,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A bar with a marble countertop, gold accents, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A spacious courtyard with outdoor seating, string lights, and potted plants.

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, seating area, and a view of the outside.

A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, wooden chairs, and a wine rack visible in the background.

13. Hilton Richmond Downtown

Richmond City Center, 1.3 km from Virginia Commonwealth University

Jeffrey

￥25,826

￥30,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, wooden flooring, a dark headboard, and a curtain.

A motel with a 'Richmond' sign, a 'Vacancy' sign, and a 'No Trespassing' sign.

A motel with a 'Richmond' sign, an 'Office' sign, and a 'Vacancy' sign.

A narrow hallway with a door on the right, a phone on the wall, and a door on the left.

14. Richmond Motel

2.5 km from Virginia Commonwealth University

Jake

￥15,009

￥17,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a round table, and a TV screen.

A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, a television mounted on the wall, and a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

15. Springhill Suites By Marriott Richmond Airport

10.2 km from Virginia Commonwealth University

Jeannette

￥22,287

￥25,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A single-story house with a red door, a brick foundation, and a well-maintained lawn.

A row of arcade machines with various games, including 'Cherry Bell' and 'Power Play'.

An outdoor patio with a swing chair, red umbrella, and outdoor furniture.

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with drawers and a lamp.

16. A house full of steel balls and games

7.2 km from Virginia Commonwealth University

Paul

￥11,253

￥15,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and string lights.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a wall-mounted painting, and a refrigerator with beverages.

A modern hallway with a striped floor, elevators, and a glass wall on the right.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a built-in refrigerator, and a glass-tiled backsplash.

17. Residence Inn Richmond Midtown/Glenside

9.1 km from Virginia Commonwealth University

Hazel

￥26,906

￥31,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a stone accent wall, and a large glass door leading outside.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a curved entrance canopy and a parking lot.

A modern living room with a fireplace, seating area, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a desk lamp, a phone, and a window with curtains.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Richmond Airport

10.2 km from Virginia Commonwealth University

Kevin

￥16,154

￥18,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a window.

A gym with a variety of exercise equipment, including a weight rack, kettlebells, and a stationary bike.

A rectangular outdoor pool with a blue edge, surrounded by a brick building, trees, and outdoor seating.

A Hampton Inn & Suites building with a clear entrance, a sign indicating a 15' clearance, and a brick facade.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Richmond/Glenside

9.1 km from Virginia Commonwealth University

Shannon

￥18,040

￥20,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A lobby with red chairs, a gold bowl of decorative items, and a seating area with a patterned rug.

An outdoor patio area with a seating arrangement, including sofas and a table with chairs, shaded by large umbrellas.

A modern bar area with a variety of seating options including bar stools and round tables, a television mounted on the wall, and a large window providing a view of the night sky.

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

20. Sheraton Richmond Airport Hotel

10.7 km from Virginia Commonwealth University

Maya

￥23,932

￥27,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Virginia Commonwealth University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Jefferson Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,011 reviews	View
The Boulevard Inn	9.8 Exceptional 69 reviews	View
Omni Richmond Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,559 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Virginia Commonwealth University Hotel Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great stay at the Graduate in Richmond. Location, comfort, cleanliness and customer service are top notch."

Hampton Inn & Suites Richmond - Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect 😊"

Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience all around."

Hilton Richmond Downtown

8/10 Good

"Doors jammed"

Cozy studio apartment in tranquil Richmond with AC and gym access

10/10 Excellent

"Good for a simple overnight"

Large City Center House - 7 BEDS/2 BA w/ parking

10/10 Excellent

"Great house with plenty of space for a large group. Check in was easy and the location was central to downtown and easy to walk around from."

The Fan Comfort Stay near VCU Free Parking Fenced Yard

10/10 Excellent

"Apartment was very dog friendly and great eating opportunities very close by."

Other attractions near Virginia Commonwealth University

A historic theater with two towers and a large arched entrance.

Altria Theater

8.4/10 (553 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Altria Theater, a storied theater in Richmond. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.

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A park with autumn leaves on the ground and trees with orange leaves.

Monument Avenue

8.8/10 (158 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Monument Avenue during your stay in Richmond. Discover the area's art scene and monuments.

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Thalhimer Tennis Center

Catch an event at Thalhimer Tennis Center during your trip to Richmond.

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Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

2.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Richmond when you take a trip to Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.

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VCU Institute for Contemporary Art

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at VCU Institute for Contemporary Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Richmond. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.

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1708 Gallery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at 1708 Gallery in Richmond. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

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Beth Ahabah Museum and Archives

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Beth Ahabah Museum and Archives during your travels in Richmond. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.

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Virginia Repertory Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Virginia Repertory Theatre during your stay in Richmond. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Virginia Commonwealth University?

Virginia Commonwealth University is located in a historic area of Richmond known for its beautiful river views and biking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 103 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Virginia Commonwealth University?

Graduate by Hilton Richmond is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Virginia Commonwealth University. Other good choices close by include The Jefferson Hotel and Linden Row Inn.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Virginia Commonwealth University?

Expedia has 103 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Virginia Commonwealth University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Virginia Commonwealth University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Virginia Commonwealth University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Virginia Commonwealth University?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Virginia Commonwealth University, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Virginia Commonwealth University?

Study the collections at Science Museum of Virginia, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, or Virginia Museum of History & Culture. While you're exploring, swing by Canal Walk, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, and Elk's Lodge to learn a bit about the area. You can catch a show at Altria Theater, The National, and Virginia Repertory Theatre.

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Our top choices for Virginia Commonwealth University hotels

1. The Jefferson Hotel

2. The Boulevard Inn

3. Omni Richmond Hotel

4. Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Downtown

5. Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown

6. The Commonwealth

7. Quirk Hotel Richmond

8. Moxy Richmond Downtown

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Richmond Downtown

10. Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG

11. The Berkeley Richmond, Outset Collection by Hilton

12. Graduate by Hilton Richmond

13. Hilton Richmond Downtown

14. Richmond Motel

15. Springhill Suites By Marriott Richmond Airport

16. A house full of steel balls and games

17. Residence Inn Richmond Midtown/Glenside

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Richmond Airport

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Richmond/Glenside

20. Sheraton Richmond Airport Hotel

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Top Virginia Commonwealth University Hotel Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Hampton Inn & Suites Richmond - Downtown

Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown

Hilton Richmond Downtown

Cozy studio apartment in tranquil Richmond with AC and gym access

Large City Center House - 7 BEDS/2 BA w/ parking

The Fan Comfort Stay near VCU Free Parking Fenced Yard

Other attractions near Virginia Commonwealth University

Altria Theater

Monument Avenue

Thalhimer Tennis Center

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

VCU Institute for Contemporary Art

1708 Gallery

Beth Ahabah Museum and Archives

Virginia Repertory Theatre

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