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 top-notch restaurants.
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
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip
Inverness: Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Loch Ness Adventure
Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour
Skye and Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
Day Tour to Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
Top hotels in Inverness City Centre
AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
Let down by housekeeping. Wanted our room serviced each day but arrived back with bed not made, cups and glassed dirty. Foreign lady came to clean our room whilst we were in it. Could not speak English. Asked her to make the bed but she just went out and came back with a mop and mopped a tiny bit ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Mercure Inverness Hotel
Location great, staffs great, cleanliness great. Overall it was a great stay.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
Amazing and cozy
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality
Great check in, room spacious clean and great view. Staff great and credit to hotel. Great value for money will book again.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive
A staff member in the bar area Atena I think her name was !! So helpful and happy great worker.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
B&B HOTEL Inverness
Had a nice stay here, the property was clean and modern, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Area felt very safe. Would recommend.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
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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.
