From historical sites, to the new Eastgate mall; from museums to a vibrant city centre: Inverness has it all, both for history buffs and families looking to relax. Whether you are looking for luxurious overnight accommodation, or on a tight budget, there are plenty of 2 star cheap and not-so-budget friendly hotels and bed and breakfast (B&B’s) to stay in. Several properties provide family rooms and accept pets (dogs). Many have wonderful views of the castle and both The Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Cathedral.
Cheap hotels in Inverness and B&B rooms can be found in the city and around the infamous Loch Ness river. Inverness Castle, Loch Ness and the Culloden Battlefield are all just a short drive from Inverness hotels. Urquhart Castle and Eden Court are also close by.
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IV3 5NF, Inverness, 7 Ness Walk
This grand hotel has a great location in the heart of Inverness, yet in a quiet area with splendid views of the River Ness and Inverness Castle. Inside its historic exterior, the Columba Hotel houses... read more
IV1 1QX, Inverness, Church St
Set in the heart of Inverness city centre and overlooking the River Ness, Mercure Inverness has a free high-speed WiFi. Inverness Rail Station is 200 metres from the hotel. A selection of shops and nightlife... read more
IV2 3TR, Inverness, Millburn Road
This modern hotel is a 15-minute drive from Inverness Airport. Leonardo Hotel Inverness, formerly Jurys Inn, features a leisure centre, free parking and a traditional restaurant. The Health & Leisure Club features a fully equipped... read more
IV1 1QA, Inverness, 25 Union Street
The Waverley Guest House offers accommodation with free WiFi in Inverness, attractively situated a 3-minute walk from Inverness Castle and a 16-minute walk from Caledonian Canal. The property is around 2.6 km from University of... read more
After leaving your bed and breakfast, there is plenty to do – in the town centre, or a little drive away. The most notable legend surrounding Inverness is only a few miles from the city centre: the famous Loch Ness. Maybe you’ll even get lucky and spot the infamous Loch Ness Monster, Nessie !
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Another great site for history lovers is the Culloden Battelfield and Centre. You can now participate in the Culloden experience, which will take you back to that day in April, 1746. The Culloden battle took the lives of 1,200 people, in just one hour.
At the Culloden Battlefield Centre, you’ll get a chance to take part in an interactive exhibition, and see what it was like for someone who once participated in the war. Or, if you prefer a more passive experience, take a tour of the battlefield or enjoy a meal in the restaurant located in the visitor centre.
Stay in Inverness city centre. It’s a great place to visit for the day, whether it is for shopping or visiting the Castle, the museum or simply to take a walk around the gardens. From here could can also visit Culloden Battlefield and the Culloden Moor & Visitors Centre.
Inverness is a busy city, with overnight accommodation options for everyone. Whether you’re with kids and need big family rooms to let, a solo traveller looking for a cheap hotel, or a couple looking for a cosy bed and breakfast. Not all low cost hotels offer family rooms, so this is a deciding factor if you have small children.
While the Loch Ness spans 20 miles (and for a more relaxing holiday you can find accommodation further out) you can stay in a bed and breakfast for the night in the city centre, as Loch Ness flows through the city.
Staying in one of the cheap hotels or B&B’s with family rooms further out is perfect for families, especially during summer months, as both holidaymakers and locals gather around the grassy banks for picnics and days out.
A very cheap hotel is budget 2 star Smithon Hotel. This low cost property is situated in approximately 3.5 miles from Inverness town centre, 5 miles from Inverness Airport hotels and only 1.5 miles from historic Culloden Battlefield.
Popular in Inverness is also staying for short term in a fully furnished holiday apartment.
Check hotel availability and compare room rates for accommodation close to world famous Loch Ness lake near Inverness Scotland.
Loch Ness is best known for alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as “Nessie”.
Hotels or b&b’s can be found in the towns of Drumnadrochit, Foyers, Brackla and Fort Augustus. These towns are located at the shores of Loch Ness.
