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 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, 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 lively bars.

Culloden Battlefield

Activities

Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

AU$69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch
Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness Sightseeing Cruise

Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness Sightseeing Cruise

AU$50
per adult
Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness Sightseeing Cruise
Inverness City Daily Walking Tour

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

AU$31
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Inverness City Daily Walking Tour (11:30am, 2pm & 5pm)
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 Lomond, The Highlands & Stirling Castle

Loch Lomond The Highlands & Stirling Castle

AU$123
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Loch Lomond The Highlands & Stirling Castle
Inverness: Guided Walking Tour with a Local

Inverness: Guided Walking Tour with a Local

AU$31
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Inverness: Guided Walking Tour with a Local
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Our pick of the best Inverness City Centre Hotel Deals

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

3 out of 5
7 Ness Walk, Inverness, Scotland
The price is AU$249 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$249
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Lovely location, beautiful architecture and building and views outside the hotel. It’s a memorable place for me as it’s where I was proposed to. Only let down is the lack of / poor internet connection."

Reviewed on 2 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 AU$400 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$400
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (746 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 AU$332 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$332
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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)
"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 AU$369 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$369
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (471 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Great location"

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
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 AU$231 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$231
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 (766 reviews)
"Great place. Excellent room and shower."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Waverley Guest House
Mercure Inverness Hotel

Mercure Inverness Hotel

4 out of 5
Church Street, Inverness, Scotland
The price is AU$319 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$319
29 Aug - 30 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Bar /food area was pleasant. Staff were very nice. Bed was excellent."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Mercure Inverness 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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