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$283
per adult
Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

AU$155
per adult
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip
Loch Ness and Jacobite Steam Train Full Day Tour from Inverness

Loch Ness and Jacobite Steam Train Full Day Tour from Inverness

AU$397
per adult
Loch Ness and Jacobite Steam Train Full Day Tour from Inverness
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
Red tour bus with several passengers aboard in Inverness.

City Sightseeing Inverness Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$25
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Inverness Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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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$496 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$496
18 July - 19 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! (726 reviews)
"Great property right on the river."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
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$373 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$373
20 July - 21 July
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! (1,007 reviews)
"We were there just overnight, but would love to go back. Best meal we had on our trip so far!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery
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$400 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$400
30 July - 31 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! (456 reviews)
Great hotel
"Great hotel, in a central location in Inverness close to shops, restaurants and attractions. Our room was quiet and very comfortable so we got a great nights sleep. Air conditioning a bonus on one of the hottest days of the year. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good, even ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 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$338 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$338
15 July - 16 July
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! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel was in center of Inverness. Location was great in that sense cause it was close to anything we needed. However, if u don't mind the noise of being on the main noisy rd, it's the place for you. Room was clean but too warm. Window was open at all times and although it was, and temperature ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

B&B HOTEL Inverness
Mercure Inverness Hotel
Mercure Inverness Hotel
4 out of 5
Church Street, Inverness, Scotland
The price is AU$347 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$347
31 July - 1 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"location"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Mercure Inverness Hotel
Waverley Guest House
Waverley Guest House
3 out of 5
25 Union Street, Inverness, Scotland
The price is AU$257 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$257
21 July - 22 July
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 (754 reviews)
"All we needed."

Reviewed on 13 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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