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Inverness hotels

Overview                    Prepare                    Get Around                    Highlights

Hotels in Inverness provide accommodation at all levels of comfort, from sumptuous luxury hotels down to basic budget lodgings, in open spaces and in the city itself.

The most renowned area of Inverness in which to seek hotels has to be that of Loch Ness...

The most renowned area of Inverness in which to seek hotels has to be that of Loch Ness, probably the world's most famous lake.  If you want to book an Inverness hotel near to the Loch, do so early because the accommodation gets booked up quickly, especially in the summer high season.  Loch Ness is the alleged home of a monster named Nessie and there is plenty to enjoy in the area in addition to all the stories surrounding the mythology!

Otherwise, there are various hotel options in and around the city of Inverness, whether you choose a lively city location, or a quieter hotel in the suburbs.  Cheap hotels in Inverness are best sourced by using our price comparison, before booking in advance to reserve your room and rate.

Overview

Overview

A genteel atmosphere masks a bloody past in this former Pict stronghold on the River Ness. Revel in the exploits of the Jacobite Uprising, then wander the café bars and bistros for a taste of modern Scotland.

See

The legend of the monster lurking in the cold, deep waters of Loch Ness dominates the area. From its hilltop vantage point, the baronial splendour of Inverness Castle looks down over the city. The twin towers of St Andrew's Cathedral anchor the city to the banks of the river.
New

The refurbished Eden Court Theatre is a showcase for musicals, drama and comedy. Inverness Museum and Art Gallery puts on a lively programme of exhibitions and displays.
Spend

Take home a taste of Scotland with a haggis from Baxter's Highland Village. Buy traditional tweed, tartan and knitwear from the riverside craft shops and Pringle woollen mill. Get high-street favourites at the Eastgate Shopping Centre or unusual gifts from the boutiques at Victorian Market arcade.
Get Out

Fill your lungs with fresh Highland air. Head out of town, on the Fort William road, to sprawling Bught Park, the setting for the annual Highland Games. Eco-lovers can take a boat trip out on the Moray Firth to spot bottlenose dolphins during summer. Journey south for the wild mountain landscape of the Cairngorms National Park, with five of the country's highest summits.
Culture

There's a Highland flavour to entertainment in Inverness, but it is not all twee tartan and country dancing. See a live rock band, go to a club or watch an arthouse film in Eden Court Theatre Cinema. For more traditional tastes, find music, song and dance at Scottish Showtime in the Ramada Inverness hotel.
Eat & Drink

You do not have to go far to find Scottish specialities fresh salmon, trout and locally produced beef and game on menus. For a real taste of the Highlands, try haggis with neeps and tatties (turnip and mashed potatoes). Bistros and cafés dot the city and there are takeaways aplenty.
New Perspective

For dramatic views of Scottish scenery whatever the season, arrive into Inverness by rail from Kyle of Lochalsh. Grab a window seat, sit back and watch the backdrop change between sea, mountain and fields.

Prepare

Prepare

Wrap up in plenty of layers – it can be cool even in summer. Ditch any ideas of Inverness being a behind-the-times backwater and prepare to meet modern Scotland.

Inverness Year

Local voices ring out at the Inverness Music Festival, a competition for singers, musicians, dancers and poets (Feb). Hear pipe bands and see caber tossing at the Highland Games (Jul), then military brass bands and motorcycle stunt teams at the Inverness Tattoo (Jul). Street performers steal the show during the new City Jam Festival throughout August. Dine out on the cream of local cuisine at October's Highland Feast with tastings, celebrity chefs and the world porridge-making championships.
Public Holidays

New Year (1,2 Jan), Early May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday (May), Summer Bank Holiday (Aug), Christmas Day (25 Dec), Boxing Day (26 Dec). Local holidays: 6 Feb, 6 Mar, 3 Apr, 3 Jul, 2 Oct, 6 Nov.
Weather

May and June are usually drier than July and August, when the temperature hovers around 15°C-22°C. This far north, snow is never far away in the winter months. But don't be surprised to find clear skies and sunshine, even in February.
Electricity

240V AC, 50 Hz, three-pin plugs are standard.
Dialling Code

+44 (national), (0)1463 (Inverness).
Money

Pound sterling (£) is the currency.
GMT

GMT precisely (+1 in British summertime).
Inverness Tourist Info

Visit Scotland Tourist Board website

Fit In

If you have Scottish ancestry, find your family clan tartan. Kilts might not go out of fashion with the ceilidh crowd but the Inverness climate may dictate what you choose to wear underneath. Warmth and comfort is the order of the day.

Highlights

Highlights

The Highland's newest city buzzes with a youthful vigour but take your time to soak up its history and imposing architecture.

Visit Inverness Museum and Art Gallery to uncover local history dating back to the standing stones erected by the Picts around the countryside 1,500 years ago.

Stroll by the river or take a trip along the 60-mile Caledonian Canal to the legendary waters of Loch Ness. Walk part of the Great Glen Way or mountainbike through thick forest. Take a quiet moment to reflect on the mournful airs of a lone piper on the esplanade of Inverness Castle. See the award-winning cactus house at Inverness Floral Hall and follow the delicious scents of the garden.
Sightseeing Tips

Entry to Inverness Museum and Art Gallery is free and it closes promptly at 5pm. Take a boat trip or a sightseeing tour on Loch Ness or choose from a city walking tour, including a nightly ghost tour. See the city from an open-top bus, which departs from the bus station every hour daily throughout the summer.

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