The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Richmond

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Richmond

If it's your first trip to Richmond for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Richmond. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Richmond. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Richmond for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Richmond beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Richmond for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Frenchgate Restaurant & Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 59-61 Frenchgate, The Frenchgate Restaurant & Hotel has great rooms from $122 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, city views, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Breakfast in the room


The Kings Head Hotel Richmond

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Richmond

A great place to stay is The Kings Head Hotel Richmond which has nice rooms starting at $102. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Market Place. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers kids meals, laundry facilities, a 24-hour desk, special diet menus, and meeting facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 km from the city center. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed


The Turf Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $71 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found The Turf Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $71. We loved that is has a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a pool table, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Victoria Road. You'll also find kids meals, family rooms, and special diet menus which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.3 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms


The Castle House

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $91, The Castle House, at 9 Castle Hill provides a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, mountain views, a free breakfast, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers kids meals, laundry facilities, family rooms, and special diet menus. It's located just 0.4 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Luxury


Westend Guesthouse

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Richmond
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Westend Guesthouse has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10, and offers golf, a free breakfast, free parking, private parking, and special diet menus. The great rooms here start at $104 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 45, Reeth Road. Furthermore, it also offers amenities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Luxury


The Buck Inn Richmond

Inn with prices starting at $69 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

The great guest rating of The Buck Inn Richmond is 8.40 out of 10. This place has a bar, parking, breakfast, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $69, and it's located at Newbiggin. We also love the family rooms and cycling which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Luxury


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: York, Newcastle upon Tyne, Leeds, Harrogate, and Durham.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Richmond, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Richmond, Best Hotels for One Week in Richmond, Best Hotels for One Night in Richmond, or Best Business Hotels in Richmond.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Richmond?

Richmond Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$93

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Richmond, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $93. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Richmond.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $98
  • 3-star hotels: $98
  • 2-star hotels: $71


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