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 top-notch restaurants.

Culloden Battlefield

Things to do

Red tour bus with several passengers aboard in Inverness.

City Sightseeing Inverness Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Rp269.102
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Inverness Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Inverness City Daily Walking Tour

Inverness City Daily Walking Tour (11:30am, 2pm & 5pm)

Rp336.378
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Inverness City Daily Walking Tour (11:30am, 2pm & 5pm)
From Inverness: Mystical Isle of Skye, Myths, & Legends Day Tour

From Inverness: Mystical Isle of Skye, Myths, & Legends Day Tour

Rp1.837.228
per adult
From Inverness: Mystical Isle of Skye, Myths, & Legends Day Tour
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

Rp1.761.722
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip
Skye and Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness

Skye and Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness

Rp1.749.164
per adult
Skye and Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour

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

Rp1.502.487
per adult
Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour
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Top hotels in Inverness City Centre

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

4 out of 5
GLEBE STREET, Inverness, Scotland
The price is Rp1.303.728 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp1.303.728
Rp1.564.474 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (808 reviews)
"All the staff were excellent could not do enough to help us if we asked anything would recommend it to my family and freinds."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

3 out of 5
7 Ness Walk, Inverness, Scotland
The price is Rp996.526 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp996.526
Rp1.195.831 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,016 reviews)
"Great location with fantastic view of the Castle across the river."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality
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 Rp1.193.554 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp1.193.554
Rp1.432.265 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (516 reviews)
"The location was great, very central but backs onto the river ness so no view. The staff were very chatty and friendly. The room was a bit underwhelming for the price we paid and we would have liked a breakfast to order not a hot/tepid buffet"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 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 Rp1.101.742 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
Rp1.101.742
Rp1.322.091 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice hotel and a great location. Close to lots of sights and right by the train station. There was still some garbage in the room when we checked in, nothing major but worth mentioning. Breakfast was okay, but not worth the price paid. Only minor gripes would stay here again."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

B&B HOTEL Inverness
Mercure Inverness Hotel

Mercure Inverness Hotel

4 out of 5
Church Street, Inverness, Scotland
The price is Rp1.123.777 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp1.123.777
Rp1.348.533 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Arrived with a very welcoming,Jo was excellent she makes you feel very welcome, breakfast was all over the place bumbing into each other some of the staff did not know what they where doing they stand about chatting a lot .had a evening meal once again staff should help customers more they seem to ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Mercure Inverness Hotel
The Royal Highland Hotel

The Royal Highland Hotel

3 out of 5
Station Square, Academy Street, Inverness, Scotland
The price is Rp1.185.065 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
Rp1.185.065
Rp1.422.078 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified 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! (1,002 reviews)
"It is clean and tidy but a bit dated. I stayed for the marathon and room price was inflated due to event weekend but that is the same for all local hotels. It is convenient for walking about and train/bus"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

The Royal Highland Hotel
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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 Botanic Gardens.

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 Museum and Art Gallery.

Dalneigh
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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
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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