Inverness City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Inverness Castle featuring a river or creek, heritage elements and château or palace
Inverness Cathedral which includes a river or creek, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Inverness Castle which includes heritage elements, night scenes and heritage architecture
Inverness Cathedral featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and night scenes
Inverness Cathedral which includes heritage elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

Inverness Castle showing heritage architecture, a castle and heritage elements

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, a lake or waterhole and a ruin

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 featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and night scenes

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

Activities

Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

AU$157
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip
From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

AU$105
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

AU$105
per adult
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness
Inverness City Daily Walking Tour

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

AU$31
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Inverness City Daily Walking Tour (11:30am, 2pm & 5pm)
Isle of Skye and the Fairy Pools Tour

Isle of Skye and the Fairy Pools Tour

AU$410
per adult
Isle of Skye and the Fairy Pools Tour
Jamie at Culloden house

Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness

AU$279
per adult
Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness
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Our pick of the best Inverness City Centre Hotel Deals

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

4 out of 5
GLEBE STREET, Inverness, Scotland
The price is AU$199 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$199
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (796 reviews)
"Restaurant needed more staff. Staff was nice. Were charged for 2 breakfasts we did not receive. Called to have these removed and staff agreed."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$115 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$115
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"We needed an overnight and this hotel was perfect. On the river, close to many things... pubs, restaurants, river, activity pickup, Tesco. You couldn't pick a better location"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$186 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$186
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (510 reviews)
"Great staff and a clean hotel"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$158 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$158
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"The beds were very comfortable."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

B&B HOTEL Inverness
Mercure Inverness Hotel

Mercure Inverness Hotel

4 out of 5
Church Street, Inverness, Scotland
The price is AU$125 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$125
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,017 reviews)
Perfect for a stay in Inverness
"Very well located. Excellent staff"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 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 AU$137 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$137
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"It was convenient because there’s a restaurant bar downstairs and a nice lounge area so when I got back from my tour, I didn’t have to walk anywhere to go eat and the continental breakfast in the morning was super convenient as well. check-in was easy. Staff was great offered helpful directions on ..."

Reviewed on 23 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

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