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 lively bars.

Culloden Battlefield

Activities

Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

NZ$172
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip
Jamie at Culloden house

Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness

NZ$309
per adult
Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness
Loch Ness and Jacobite Steam Train Full Day Tour from Inverness

Loch Ness and Jacobite Steam Train Full Day Tour from Inverness

NZ$434
per adult
Loch Ness and Jacobite Steam Train Full Day Tour from Inverness
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

NZ$117
per adult
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness
Red tour bus with several passengers aboard in Inverness.

City Sightseeing Inverness Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$27
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Inverness Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour

Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour

NZ$295
per adult
Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour
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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 NZ$352 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$352
21 Aug - 22 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great base for attending Belladrum festival without the stress of camping. Great central location, comfortable but dated rooms. Friendly staff. Breakfasts were reasonably priced & had lots to offer."

Reviewed on 16 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 NZ$430 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$430
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! (756 reviews)
"New hotel with comfortable rooms and quiet"

Reviewed on 13 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
The price is NZ$465 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$465
14 Sept - 15 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! (481 reviews)
"Bathroom lighting is not adequate for shaving or applying makeup"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 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
The price is NZ$309 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$309
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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)
"Clean, location, staff was very helpful"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

B&B HOTEL Inverness
Mercure Inverness Hotel

Mercure Inverness Hotel

4 out of 5
Church Street, Inverness, Scotland
The price is NZ$370 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$370
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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)
"Had a great stay for a few nights. Excellent location in relation to any tours going on (don't have to walk far). The staff was very nice. Word to the wise about onsite parking - do not feed the meter in the lot. Just go to reception, you will pay there. That would be the only piece of advice I would ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 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 NZ$462 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$462
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Rooms could have a bit of updating but otherwise very nice and central location"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 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 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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