Inverness Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Urquhart Castle showing a lake or waterhole and building ruins
Inverness which includes heritage architecture, night scenes and a bridge
Inverness showing night scenes and a river or creek
Urquhart Castle featuring a ruin and a lake or waterhole
Inverness featuring heritage architecture, a river or creek and heritage elements

Where to stay in Inverness

Inverness Castle showing a river or creek, a castle and heritage elements

Inverness City Centre

4.5/5(343 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are just a few highlights of Inverness City Centre. Make a stop by Inverness Museum and Art Gallery or Inverness Castle while you're exploring the area.

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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Lochardil

When in Lochardil, you can plan a visit to Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lochardil
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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.

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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
Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

3 out of 5
7 Ness Walk, Inverness, Scotland
The price is 4.551.046 ₫ per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
4.551.046 ₫
5.461.256 ₫ total
19 Sept - 20 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Comfortable stay large room although the bed was too hard (my preference) lovely roll top bath in room. If any negative points it would be the internal doors which were very heavy to open"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality
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 5.559.432 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
5.559.432 ₫
6.671.319 ₫ total
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! (760 reviews)
Nice, but crowded
"Room was lovely, nice that it had A/C which is not common in Scotland generally. The dining area was very dirty with food crushed on chairs. Breakfast service doesn’t exist which is definitely needed at least for coffee because the tour groups pack in and it makes breakfast a hassle."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 5.677.718 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
5.677.718 ₫
6.813.261 ₫ total
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! (485 reviews)
"Good central location in town."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
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Highland Apartments By Mansley

Highland Apartments By Mansley

4 out of 5
Living by the Bridge, 20-23 Bridge St, Inverness, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Inverness Castle and Inverness ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (495 reviews)
"Excellent stay and lovely staff who kindly assisted us with an unrelated travel issue."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Highland Apartments By Mansley
BCC Lochness Glamping

BCC Lochness Glamping

3 out of 5
Bearnock Country Centre, Glen Urquhart, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star campsite in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Corrimony Chambered Cairn and Glen Affric ...
5.8/10 (117 reviews)
"For price good all round"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

BCC Lochness Glamping
Loch Ness Cottages

Loch Ness Cottages

3.5 out of 5
Brachla, Loch Ness-side, Inverness, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Urquhart Castle and Abriachan Forest ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (34 reviews)
"Excellent cottage"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Loch Ness Cottages
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Popular places to visit

Inverness Castle featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and a castle

Inverness Castle

4/5(95 reviews)

Find out about the history of Inverness when you spend time at Inverness Castle. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Inverness Castle
Urquhart Castle featuring tranquil scenes, heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

Urquhart Castle

4.5/5(93 reviews)

Find out about the history of Inverness when you take a trip to Urquhart Castle. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

Urquhart Castle
Inverness Cathedral showing heritage architecture, night scenes and heritage elements

Inverness Cathedral

4/5(63 reviews)

Find out about the history of Inverness when you spend time at Inverness Cathedral. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Inverness Cathedral
Culloden Battlefield

Culloden Battlefield

4.5/5(100 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 lively bars.

Culloden Battlefield
Eden Court Theatre showing modern architecture and a river or creek

Eden Court Theatre

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Eden Court Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Inverness. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Eden Court Theatre
Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition

Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition

4/5(49 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition in Drumnadrochit. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition

Cities near Inverness

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Nairn

Eilean Donan Castle featuring a river or creek, heritage elements and château or palace

Kyle

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Beauly

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