Find Historic Hotels in Inverness

Those in search of a historical tour will want to plan a trip to Inverness. While you’re in town, you can check out the scenic riverfront and top-notch restaurants. During your stay in this walkable area, you can also relish a trip to the cafes.

Based on our travel expertise, Large B&B suite at Steading Highland Glen Lodge is a top guesthouse on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free breakfast and flat-screen TVs. Urquhart Castle is a short 11-minute drive away.

Inverness is home to 956 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Inverness is notable for landmarks like Inverness Castle, Culloden Battlefield, and Castle Stuart. Cultural venues include Eden Court Theatre, Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre, and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Victorian Market and Eastgate Shopping Centre.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll sleep in a place that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge, or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Inverness, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi, and the normal amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Inverness, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.