Inverness City Centre Travel Guide

Inverness

Inverness Castle showing a river or creek, a castle and heritage elements
Inverness Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a river or creek and a church or cathedral
Inverness Castle which includes heritage architecture, night scenes and a castle
Inverness Cathedral showing heritage architecture, night scenes and heritage elements
Inverness Cathedral showing interior views, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

Inverness Castle featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and a castle

Inverness Castle

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

Inverness Castle
Victorian Market

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.

Victorian Market
Eastgate Shopping Centre

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.

Eastgate Shopping Centre
Urquhart Castle featuring tranquil scenes, heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

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.

Urquhart Castle
Inverness Cathedral showing heritage architecture, night scenes and heritage elements

Inverness Cathedral

Discover the intriguing art and artifacts housed inside this controversial cathedral in the city center.

Inverness Cathedral
Culloden Battlefield

Culloden Battlefield

You can find out about the history of Inverness with a visit to Culloden Battlefield. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Culloden Battlefield

Things to do

From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

฿2,262
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

฿3,365
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip
Jamie at Culloden house

Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness

฿5,983
per adult
Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness
Loch Ness and Jacobite Steam Train Full Day Tour from Inverness

Loch Ness and Jacobite Steam Train Full Day Tour from Inverness

฿8,402
per adult
Loch Ness and Jacobite Steam Train Full Day Tour from Inverness
The Fairy Pools

The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness

฿5,499
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

฿2,262
per adult
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness
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Top hotels in Inverness City Centre

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

3 out of 5
7 Ness Walk, Inverness, Scotland
The price is ฿5,622 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
฿5,622
฿6,746 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent location. Safe and easy to walk to everything we wanted to do! Very friendly staff!"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality
AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

4 out of 5
GLEBE STREET, Inverness, Scotland
The price is ฿7,854 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿7,854
฿9,425 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (762 reviews)
"I loved that they had complimentary washer/dryer available"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

4 out of 5
CHURCH ST 83-97, Inverness, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,648 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿6,648
฿7,978 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (486 reviews)
"Good central location in town."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
B&B HOTEL Inverness

B&B HOTEL Inverness

3 out of 5
63 Academy Street, Caledonia House, Inverness, Scotland
The price is ฿5,881 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
฿5,881
฿7,058 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"I had a good stay at B&B HOTEL Inverness. The location is convenient and the staff were friendly, which made the experience pleasant overall. However, the room could use some attention to detail and improvement. The shower screen wasn’t sealing properly, so water spilled out onto the floor, and I ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

B&B HOTEL Inverness
Mercure Inverness Hotel

Mercure Inverness Hotel

4 out of 5
Church Street, Inverness, Scotland
The price is ฿5,899 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿5,899
฿7,079 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Really friendly staff and the room was lovely"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Mercure Inverness Hotel
Bank House

Bank House

2 out of 5
17 Old Edinburgh Rd, Inverness, Scotland
The price is ฿4,438 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿4,438
฿5,326 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Inverness Castle and Inverness Museum ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
"Good, clean and well maintained rooms with friendly hosts!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Bank House
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Other neighbourhoods around Inverness City Centre

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Crown

While there might not be top attractions in Crown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Inverness Castle and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

Crown
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Ballifeary

While visiting Ballifeary, you might make a stop by sights like Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Cathedral.

Ballifeary
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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.

Millburn
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Photo by Alasdair MacNeill (CC BY-SA)

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 Cathedral.

Dalneigh
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Drummond

When in Drummond, you can plan a visit to Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Drummond
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Merkinch

If you're spending some time in Merkinch, Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Merkinch

Inverness City Centre Travel Guide