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.
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.
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.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip
Inverness: Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Loch Ness Adventure
Skye and Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
Day Tour to Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
From Inverness: Mystical Isle of Skye, Myths, & Legends Day Tour
Top hotels in Inverness City Centre
The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery
Would have liked to have seen a better menu for gluten and dairy free options for both breakfast and dinner
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
B&B HOTEL Inverness
ok
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive
Very enjoyable and relaxing stay. When we arrived we thought our room was a little small. When we spoke with the manager about this, she helped in finding us a bigger room at no extra cost. The food was of good quality, but a little limited. Overall I really enjoyed my stay
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality
The hotel is well situated for getting about seeing the sights. It is in need of some TLC but having said that, the rooms are all clean. The staff are extremely friendly and can’t do enough to help.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Royal Highland Hotel
Clean and very convenient to the train and town
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Mercure Inverness Hotel
I stayed in a compact room. The room was cold, radiator wouldn't turn up. The door to the bathroom needs replaced, looked like it had been kicked in at some point. There ws
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
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 Inverness Botanic Gardens.
