Merkinch Travel Guide

Inverness

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Popular places to visit

Inverness Castle featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and a castle

Inverness Castle

4/5(95 reviews)

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

Inverness Castle
Urquhart Castle featuring tranquil scenes, heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

Urquhart Castle

4.5/5(93 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 showing heritage architecture, night scenes and heritage elements

Inverness Cathedral

4/5(63 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(100 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
Eden Court Theatre showing modern architecture and a river or creek

Eden Court Theatre

4.5/5(36 reviews)

See a performance, watch a movie or take a creative class at this important cultural venue.

Eden Court Theatre
Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition

Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition

4/5(49 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition in Drumnadrochit. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition

Top hotels in Merkinch

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

4 out of 5
GLEBE STREET, Inverness, Scotland
The price is ₹7,051 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹7,051
₹8,462 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (808 reviews)
"All the staff were excellent could not do enough to help us if we asked anything would recommend it to my family and freinds."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

3 out of 5
7 Ness Walk, Inverness, Scotland
The price is ₹5,390 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹5,390
₹6,468 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Great location with fantastic view of the Castle across the river."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality
Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

4 out of 5
Fresson Circle, Dalcross, Inverness, Scotland
The price is ₹5,825 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹5,825
₹6,990 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (965 reviews)
"Close to the airport. Excellent staff, delicious food, spacious room. You can walk to the train but not close to shopping or other dining options. You must take a taxi in us or train."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport
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 ₹6,456 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹6,456
₹7,747 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (516 reviews)
"The location was great, very central but backs onto the river ness so no view. The staff were very chatty and friendly. The room was a bit underwhelming for the price we paid and we would have liked a breakfast to order not a hot/tepid buffet"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
Kingsmills Hotel

Kingsmills Hotel

4 out of 5
Culcabock Road, Inverness, Scotland
The price is ₹8,443 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹8,443
₹10,131 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The stay was excellent, the staff friendly and extremely helpful. Our only comment would be our room faced the main road and we could hear the traffic which disturbed our sleep the first night. Second night we slept like babies with earplugs. Other than that, the location, food and room were top ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Kingsmills Hotel
B&B HOTEL Inverness

B&B HOTEL Inverness

3 out of 5
63 Academy Street, Caledonia House, Inverness, Scotland
The price is ₹5,661 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹5,661
₹6,793 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Inverness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Helpful staff, clean quiet room, good breakfast"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

B&B HOTEL Inverness
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Other neighbourhoods around Merkinch

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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 Museum and Art Gallery.

Dalneigh
Inverness Castle showing a river or creek, a castle and heritage elements

Inverness City Centre

4.5/5(343 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are just a few highlights of Inverness City Centre. Make a stop by Inverness Museum and Art Gallery or Inverness Castle while you're exploring the area.

Inverness City Centre
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Kinmylies

5/5(2 area reviews)

While Kinmylies may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

Kinmylies
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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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Ballifeary

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

Ballifeary
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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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