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
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
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

Activities

Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

NZ$165
per adult
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip
Jamie at Culloden house

Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness

NZ$308
per adult
Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness
Inverness City Daily Walking Tour

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

NZ$34
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

NZ$172
per adult
From Inverness: Cawdor Castle, Hairy Coos and Cairngorms Day Tour
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

NZ$116
per adult
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness
Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour

Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour

NZ$294
per adult
Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle 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 NZ$483 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
NZ$483
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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! (742 reviews)
"The hotel and staff were nice and convenient to walk to shopping, railway and bus stations. I wish the toilets and showers in the room were clean more thoroughly. Black mold in the toilet and brown mold on the floor in the shower. Also would have prefer more choices for breakfast."

Reviewed on 25 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
The price is NZ$358 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$358
1 Aug - 2 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! (1,014 reviews)
"Very Nice -"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

B&B HOTEL 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$432 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$432
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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! (1,014 reviews)
30th Anniversary trip to Scotland
"We enjoyed our stay at the Glen Mhor Hotel. It was very roomy and had a king bed. The bathtub was very high off the ground so climbing in and out for a shower was a little awkward. It was very convenient to walking all over town. Also we had a beautiful view of River Ness which had a lovely walkway ..."

Reviewed on 24 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 NZ$427 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
NZ$427
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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! (469 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Great location"

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
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$346 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$346
24 Aug - 25 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! (1,015 reviews)
"Centrally placed hotel on the edge of the town centre. Meant we could easily walk to Inverness for shopping/pub/entertainment"

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality
Mercure Inverness Hotel

Mercure Inverness Hotel

4 out of 5
Church Street, Inverness, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$424 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$424
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Jolie chambre confortable rénovée récemment. Séjour agréable."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 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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