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

4.5/5(22 reviews)

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

4/5(11 reviews)

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

3.5/5(15 reviews)

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

4.5/5(26 reviews)

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
Culloden Battlefield

Culloden Battlefield

4.5/5(24 reviews)

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
Inverness Cathedral featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and night scenes

Inverness Cathedral

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Discover the intriguing art and artifacts housed inside this controversial cathedral in the city center.

Inverness Cathedral

Activities

From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

AU$107
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Jamie at Culloden house

Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness

AU$284
per adult
Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness
Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Macallan - Glenfiddich - Glenlivet - Private Tour

Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla

AU$2,501
per adult
Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla
Inverness City Daily Walking Tour

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

AU$31
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Inverness City Daily Walking Tour (11:30am, 2pm & 5pm)
From Inverness Cawdor Castle Hairy Coos and Cairngorms Day Tour

From Inverness: Cawdor Castle, Hairy Coos and Cairngorms Day Tour

AU$158
per adult
From Inverness: Cawdor Castle, Hairy Coos and Cairngorms Day Tour
Inverness: Fort George, Culloden, and Cairngorms Day Trip

Inverness: Fort George, Culloden, and Cairngorms Day Trip

AU$136
per adult
Inverness: Fort George, Culloden, and Cairngorms Day Trip
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Our pick of the best Inverness City Centre Hotel Deals

The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery
The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery
4 out of 5
8-15 Ness Bank, Inverness, Scotland
The price is AU$403 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$403
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Inverness. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Location is great. Hotel room had very comfortable beds. The bathroom was huge with shower and tub, but looked out of space and empty. No railings or hooks for towels. No safe in the rooms either. We had a tour with the distillery with Richard who was fantastic. Breakfast seemed very disorganized ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery
AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
4 out of 5
GLEBE STREET, Inverness, Scotland
The price is AU$404 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$404
13 July - 14 July
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! (720 reviews)
"Gorgeous venue in a beautiful walkable city with awesome local restaurants. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott 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
The price is AU$379 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$379
17 July - 18 July
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (447 reviews)
"The hotel was clean, staff welcoming. Great location"

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2025

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
Mercure Inverness Hotel
Mercure Inverness Hotel
4 out of 5
Church Street, Inverness, Scotland
The price is AU$341 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$341
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Comfortable and pleasant stay. However, overall, building along with rooms need to be renovated as its age and clear signs of deterioration could easily be seen."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

Mercure Inverness Hotel
B&B HOTEL Inverness
B&B HOTEL Inverness
3 out of 5
63 Academy Street, Caledonia House, Inverness, Scotland
The price is AU$332 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$332
28 June - 29 June
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Comfortable hotel with helpful staff"

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

B&B HOTEL Inverness
Beaufort Hotel
Beaufort Hotel
3 out of 5
11 Culduthel Road, Inverness, Scotland
The price is AU$344 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$344
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (812 reviews)
"Outstanding hotel, service & bar. I’ll will stay again someday!!"

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2025

Beaufort 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 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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