Lakeside
Richmond
Popular places to visit
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Spend some time admiring the beautiful and diverse floral displays featured in this superb botanical garden, one of the finest in the country.
Short Pump Town Center
During your trip to Richmond, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Short Pump Town Center. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the cosy cafes while you're in the area.
Kings Dominion
Bring your family to Kings Dominion and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Doswell. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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.
Greater Richmond Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Greater Richmond Convention Center during your trip to Richmond. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.
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.
Things to do
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Lakeside
Omni Richmond Hotel
The property is beautiful but nothing is open on the weekends. The elevators are extremely slow and there was always a long line. We were there for three nights and did not receive any housekeeping. The front desk was very unfriendly and gave conflicting information from when I had called prior to ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr, 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
nice
Reviewed on 2 Apr, 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Nice overall experience. Friendly, welcome staff. Clean and comfortable room. Nice breakfast and evening buffet.
Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
Fantastic room!
Reviewed on 1 Apr, 2026
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
Very clean and great customer service
Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2026
Motel 6 Sandston, VA - Richmond, Va
Our stay here was wonderful the room always clean the staff here are wonderful its pet friendly parking here is great the airport is near here you're a bus ride away to the mall
Reviewed on 2 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside
Dumbarton
Restaurants and shopping are some things travellers note about Dumbarton. Check out Bowlero West End or Shops at Willow Lawn while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Scott's Addition
Scott's Addition might not have many top sights, but Arthur Ashe Athletic Center and The Diamond are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Laurel
Shopping and coffee shops are notable features of Laurel. You might consider stopping by Bowlero West End while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Museum District
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Museum District. You might want to make time for a stop at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts or Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
Fan District
You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Fan District. You might want to make time for a stop at Monument Avenue or Jefferson Davis Monument.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
