Inverness City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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
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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
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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
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
The vast, simple beauty of Culloden is amplified when our eyes zoom into the ecosystem that lives and thrives here. It was a buzzing afternoon. Bees and bumblebees were just busy at work late in the afternoon when I stopped by the battlefield. #lifeatexpedia #scotland

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: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour

Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour

NZ$156
per adult
Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour
Town on Scottish coastline

Day Tour to Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness

NZ$150
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Day Tour to Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

NZ$126
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip
Glenfinnan Viaduct for the Jacobite Steam Train

Inverness: Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Loch Ness Adventure

NZ$141
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Inverness: Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Loch Ness Adventure
Torridon, Applecross & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness

Torridon, Applecross & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness

NZ$131
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Torridon, Applecross & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Tour from Inverness

The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Tour from Inverness

NZ$166
per adult
The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Tour from Inverness
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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$160 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$160
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (958 reviews)
Everything about the Marrriott

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
B&B HOTEL Inverness

B&B HOTEL Inverness

3 out of 5
63 Academy Street Inverness Scotland
The price is NZ$122 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$122
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Fantastic friendly welcoming staff Spotless room quiet and warm.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

B&B HOTEL Inverness
Mercure Inverness Hotel

Mercure Inverness Hotel

4 out of 5
Church Street Inverness Scotland
The price is NZ$145 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$145
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great stay everything was as we wanted, 2nd time staying at this hotel.We’llbeback next year

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Mercure Inverness Hotel
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$154 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$154
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (625 reviews)
room was lovely, the front desk was friendly and very helpful.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
The Royal Highland Hotel

The Royal Highland Hotel

3 out of 5
Station Square Inverness Scotland
The price is NZ$163 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$163
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Clean room and great shower

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

The Royal Highland Hotel
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$119 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
NZ$119
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Nice budget friendly hotel with view of Inverness Castle from river view rooms. Very nice bar area.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality
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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 Eastgate Shopping Centre.

Crown
Canoeing Loch Ness section of the Caledonian Canal, near Fort Augustus, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

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 Castle.

Dalneigh
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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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Drummond

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

Drummond
a bright light announcing the sunrise over the river Ness

Merkinch

If you're spending some time in Merkinch, Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Merkinch
The River Ness running through Inverness, on Scotland’s northeast coast. Inverness is the largest city and the cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands. Scotland, United Kingdom

Ballifeary

While visiting Ballifeary, you might make a stop by sights like Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Botanic Gardens.

Ballifeary

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