Inverness City Centre Travel Guide
Inverness
Visit Inverness City Centre
Popular places to visit
Inverness Castle
A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.
Victorian Market
You can learn about the history of Inverness with a visit to Victorian Market. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.
Eastgate Shopping Centre
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Eastgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Inverness. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Urquhart Castle
Visit one of the most scenic heritage attractions in Scotland, a set of majestic ruins on the banks of the glittering waters of Loch Ness.
Inverness Cathedral
Discover the intriguing art and artifacts housed inside this controversial cathedral in the city center.
Eden Court Theatre
See a performance, watch a movie or take a creative class at this important cultural venue.
Things to do
From Inverness: Mystical Isle of Skye, Myths, & Legends Day Tour
Day Tour to Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip
Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour
Inverness: Fort George, Culloden, and Cairngorms Day Trip
Torridon, Applecross & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
Top hotels in Inverness City Centre
AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
Friendly welcome, easy check in, room lovely, very central, excellent breakfast and, again, staff very friendly and polite.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
Breakfast was just right for all of us
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Mercure Inverness Hotel
Managed to get our room well before check-in time which was ideal. Breakfast was really good. Centra location which is great. Can be slight noise from pubs/clubs on same street but still get to sleep fine.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality
DIDNOT HAVE BREAK FAST
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
B&B HOTEL Inverness
Car park 5 minutes walk
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive
Great location, staff were very helpful. Car park was full so we were given a pass for a close by alternative.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Inverness City Centre
Crown
While there might not be top attractions in Crown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Inverness Castle and Eastgate Shopping Centre.
Dalneigh
Though Dalneigh may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Castle.
Millburn
While Millburn may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Eastgate Shopping Centre and Victorian Market.
Drummond
When in Drummond, you can plan a visit to Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Merkinch
If you're spending some time in Merkinch, Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Ballifeary
While visiting Ballifeary, you might make a stop by sights like Eden Court Theatre and Ness Islands.
