Inverness City Centre Travel Guide

Inverness

Inverness Castle showing a river or creek, a castle and heritage elements
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

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
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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
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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 top-notch restaurants.

Victorian Market
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
The vast, simple beauty of Culloden is amplified when our eyes zoom into the ecosystem that lives and thrives here. It was a buzzing afternoon. Bees and bumblebees were just busy at work late in the afternoon when I stopped by the battlefield. #lifeatexpedia #scotland

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

Eilean Donan Castle

Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

Rp962.944
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

Rp1.128.020
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip
Glenfinnan Viaduct for the Jacobite Steam Train

Inverness: Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Loch Ness Adventure

Rp1.421.488
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Inverness: Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Loch Ness Adventure
Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour

Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour

Rp1.444.415
per adult
Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour
Skye and Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness

Skye and Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness

Rp1.627.833
per adult
Skye and Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
Town on Scottish coastline

Day Tour to Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness

Rp1.513.197
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Day Tour to Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
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Top hotels in Inverness City Centre

The Royal Highland Hotel

The Royal Highland Hotel

3 out of 5
Station Square Inverness Scotland
The price is Rp1.505.760 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.505.760
Rp1.806.912 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
Clean room and great shower

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

The Royal Highland Hotel
AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

4 out of 5
GLEBE STREET Inverness Scotland
The price is Rp1.343.746 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.343.746
Rp1.612.495 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (965 reviews)
Nicest hotel my family and I have stayed in. Everything is so new and clean! Super friendly staff and great breakfast too. Thank you for a lovely stay!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
B&B HOTEL Inverness

B&B HOTEL Inverness

3 out of 5
63 Academy Street Inverness Scotland
The price is Rp1.020.364 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp1.020.364
Rp1.224.437 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Fantastic friendly welcoming staff Spotless room quiet and warm.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

B&B HOTEL Inverness
Mercure Inverness Hotel

Mercure Inverness Hotel

4 out of 5
Church Street Inverness Scotland
The price is Rp1.211.264 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.211.264
Rp1.453.517 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Room clean staff polite and friendly

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Mercure Inverness Hotel
Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive

Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive

4 out of 5
8 Ness Walk Inverness Scotland
The price is Rp1.720.373 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp1.720.373
Rp2.064.448 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
The room itself was impressive and very comfortable. However, the soundproofing wasn’t great — we were woken at 5am by the room above having a shower; it genuinely sounded so close it felt like the water was coming through the ceiling! It may not be an issue for everyone, but there were a lot of ...

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive
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
The price is Rp1.286.968 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp1.286.968
Rp1.544.362 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (626 reviews)
room was lovely, the front desk was friendly and very helpful.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
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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 Eastgate Shopping Centre.

Crown
Canoeing Loch Ness section of the Caledonian Canal, near Fort Augustus, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

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.

Dalneigh
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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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Drummond

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

Drummond
a bright light announcing the sunrise over the river Ness

Merkinch

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

Merkinch
The River Ness running through Inverness, on Scotland’s northeast coast. Inverness is the largest city and the cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands. Scotland, United Kingdom

Ballifeary

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

Ballifeary

Inverness City Centre Travel Guide