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 top-notch restaurants.

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

Jamie at Culloden house

Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness

£136
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

£191
per adult
Loch Ness and Jacobite Steam Train Full Day Tour from Inverness
Inverness City Daily Walking Tour

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

£15
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Inverness City Daily Walking Tour (11:30am, 2pm & 5pm)
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

£51
per adult
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness
Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour

Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour

£130
per adult
Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour
Inverness: Fort George, Culloden, and Cairngorms Day Trip

Inverness: Fort George, Culloden, and Cairngorms Day Trip

£61
per adult
Inverness: Fort George, Culloden, and Cairngorms Day Trip
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £195 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£195
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (745 reviews)
"We stayed at the AC Hotel for three nights this summer. This hotel is a great base for activities in and around Inverness. The front desk staff are terrific, very helpful and friendly folks. Parking can be in short supply onsite but there is a paid lot very nearby that is the same price as the hotel. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
B&B HOTEL Inverness

B&B HOTEL Inverness

3 out of 5
63 Academy Street, Caledonia House, Inverness, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £162 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£162
31 Aug - 1 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Very Nice -"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

B&B HOTEL 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 £185 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£185
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! (470 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Great location"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

3 out of 5
7 Ness Walk, Inverness, Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is £165 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£165
31 Aug - 1 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! (1,015 reviews)
"Centrally placed hotel on the edge of the town centre. Meant we could easily walk to Inverness for shopping/pub/entertainment"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality
Mercure Inverness Hotel

Mercure Inverness Hotel

4 out of 5
Church Street, Inverness, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £156 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£156
31 Aug - 1 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! (1,010 reviews)
"Jolie chambre confortable rénovée récemment. Séjour agréable."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Mercure Inverness Hotel
Waverley Guest House

Waverley Guest House

3 out of 5
25 Union Street, Inverness, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £115 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£115
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Inverness. Enjoy daily housekeeping and a pool table. Popular attractions Inverness Castle and Victorian Market are located ...
6/10 (765 reviews)
"The staff were great! I had requested some gluten-free options for breakfast and they hadn’t received my message through the booking app, so someone went out immediately and bought gf bread, crumpets and cereal and was back before I had finished the yogurt and coffee I thought I’d be having. Very ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Waverley Guest 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

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