Hotels in Richmond

Richmond overview

Richmond is a budget-friendly place, distinct for its natural features and theatre, and known for its universities and shops. You'll enjoy Richmond's dancing and sports. Plan a fun excursion to Commonwealth Stadium or Rupp Arena. University of Kentucky and Mary Todd Lincoln House are popular places to visit. If you're looking for a family- and business-friendly getaway, Richmond is for you.

Where to stay in Richmond

Richmond is a welcoming city to all that boasts a variety of hotels and other accommodation options. There are 14 hotels in Richmond and you can shop for as many as 280 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 25%. We have room prices as low as GBP 24 per night. Below, you'll find the number of hotels for each star rating in Richmond as well as in the surrounding area:

• • 9 4-star hotels from GBP 81 per night
• • 61 3-star hotels from GBP 44 per night
• • 23 2-star hotels from GBP 30 per night

How to get to Richmond

Fly into Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass), 26 mi (41.8 km) from the heart of Richmond.

What to see around Richmond

Known for its family-friendly sights such as:

• • Paradise Cove Aquatic Center
• • Wolf Run Wildlife Reserve

The area's theatres and cultural sights stand out, and places to visit include:

• • EKU Center for the Arts
• • Kentucky River Museum
• • Lancaster Grand Theatre
• • Singletary Center for the Arts
• • Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center

It's well known for its natural features and these favourite places for nature lovers:

• • Lake Reba
• • Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
• • Boone Station State Historic Site
• • Jacobson Park
• • Community Park

Below are some favourite shopping areas where you can find that perfect souvenir – or simply browse:

• • Richmond Centre Mall
• • Fayette Mall
• • The Mall At Lexington Green
• • Victorian Square Mall

Take some time to explore the campus or the surrounding area:

• • Eastern Kentucky University
• • Berea College
• • University of Kentucky
• • Transylvania University
• • The Thoroughbred Center

Here are some local highlights:

• • Richmond Area Arts Center
• • EKU Center for the Arts
• • Hummel Planetarium
• • Richmond Centre Mall
• • Paradise Cove Aquatic Center

When to visit Richmond

Wondering which time of year to travel or what to pack? Here are some seasonal averages to help with your planning:

Seasonal temperatures

• • January-March: 18°F day, -2°F night
• • April-June: 31°F day, 6°F night
• • July-September: 31°F day, 12°F night
• • October-December: 23°F day, -2°F night

Seasonal average rainfall

• • January-March: 265 inches
• • April-June: 346 inches
• • July-September: 302 inches
• • October-December: 285 inches