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Travelodge Inverness City Centre Hotel

Relax in straightforward rooms near Inverness Castle. Enjoy a restaurant, bar, and pet-friendly amenities at Travelodge Inverness City Centre Hotel.

Ballantyne House, 84 Academy St, Inverness IV1 1LU, United Kingdom View on map
8.6/10
Very Good Based on 629 recent guest reviews
Paid Wi-Fi Paid breakfast Accessible Pet-friendly Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stay in a central location

Guests appreciate the hotel’s convenient city centre location and friendly, attentive staff, alongside comfortable rooms and a varied breakfast offering. Practical considerations include limited parking and basic room features, fitting for those seeking straightforward accommodation with easy access to local attractions.

Guests often praise

  • Central location within walking distance to Inverness station, shops, pubs, and restaurants
  • Friendly and helpful staff providing attentive service
  • Comfortable beds with clean rooms and good bedding quality
  • Decent breakfast options with good variety and reasonable pricing
  • Clean and well-presented cafe bar with pub-style meals

Worth knowing

  • No dedicated parking onsite; public car parks nearby with reasonable rates
  • Rooms lack air conditioning but have heating controls and USB sockets
  • Some minor noise noted from nearby roads due to city centre location
  • Facilities are basic without a pool, fitness center, or airport shuttle
  • Pet-friendly and kid-friendly accommodation but no free Wi-Fi or breakfast

Best for

  • Travelers wanting straightforward, comfortable lodging near Inverness attractions
  • Visitors relying on public transport with easy access to bus and train stations
  • Those seeking good value breakfast and casual dining onsite
  • Guests who prioritize friendly service and practical room amenities
  • Pet owners and families looking for central, accessible accommodation
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About this property

Welcome to Travelodge Inverness City Centre Hotel

Travelodge Inverness City Centre Hotel occupies a straightforward building in the heart of Inverness, located on Academy Street near the River Ness. The hotel offers simple rooms designed for comfort rather than luxury, with practical features such as USB sockets and comfortable beds noted by guests. While the property does not provide air conditioning or on-site parking, it accommodates families and pets and maintains a smoke-free environment.

Facilities include a relaxed restaurant and bar where traditional pub-style meals and a paid breakfast are available. Although the fitness center and airport shuttle service are not offered, visitors appreciate the attentive service and ease of check-in and check-out, with convenient times of 15:00 and 12:00 respectively. Some reviews mention minor issues like room heating and lack of parking, but generally highlight the cleanliness and friendly staff.

Positioned within walking distance of Inverness Castle, Inverness station, and local shops and pubs, this hotel is well placed for visitors looking to explore the city center without fuss. Nearby attractions include the historical Culloden Battlefield and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, making it suitable for both leisure and cultural trips. The Inverness Airport is accessible within approximately 18 minutes by car or transit.

Guests who prioritize a central location with practical amenities and straightforward accommodations tend to find the Travelodge Inverness City Centre a good fit. It appeals particularly to travelers who value convenience and an unpretentious setting over high-end features, with many appreciating the friendly staff and decent value for money.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Paid Wi-Fi
Paid breakfast
Accessible
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Parking
Pool
Air-conditioned
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

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Mikey Mar 01, 2026
8.0

For a Travelodge, I thought the room was really nice compared to others I've stayed at. The staff were attentive and the breakfast wasn't bad either. The location's perfect for bars restaurants.

AW
Allen Wickham Feb 01, 2026
8.0

Just popped into Inverness as we made our way to Edinburgh, and we stayed a night at the downtown Travelodge. Decent hotel, though parking wasn't close, a bit nicer rooms compared to some of the other Travelodge's that we stayed in during our UK trip. Our room overlooked the downtown, and my photos attempt to show you what that looked like. The mall we walked up to and through was almost closed up as we walked through, evidently the locals close up early. There are some decent restaurants surrounding the hotel, and it you're coming in by bus, the hotel location is ideal, since the main bus station sits directly behind the block that houses the hotel. I do have to say the city seems a bit gloomy, and not just because of the weather. The buildings themselves, while often interesting architecturally, were in many instances dreary looking on the outside, and it felt like the whole town needed a good wash. Wheelchair accessibility is good, with roomy bathrooms, and enough room to get around.

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hespenal Feb 01, 2026
10

From arrival to departure. Staff fully engaged. Polite and well presented. I didn’t hold out much hope for this experience as my Fort William experience is consistently over priced and awful. However…… the Travelodge Inverness experience was wonderful. Welcoming. Clean. Well stocked rooms. Comfortable beds. Clean sheets and comfy pillows. A TV you didn’t need to return and the big bonus of USB sockets everywhere. They really are geared up for the traveler. The cafe bar was well presented being clean and well stocked. I had an evening meal which is standard pub grub type stuff. But the way it was served was almost like being in a fine dining restaurant. Top marks. Breakfast? If you go hungry then you’re not doing right. Again. No mess and plenty to choose from. Would I go back? Yes. Definitely. It’s soooo handy for bus, train and city centre activity’s.

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Adityarajsinh Zala Jan 03, 2026
10

I have stayed here for 4 days and it was really good time i had especially I had little bit of food guide in hotel I don't know the gentleman name he is assistant manager and they had best food especially from one person i think her name is emma she was really helpful and funny and had get convo with her and marina is absolutely welcoming i recommend if you visit look for this two they both work in kitchen You check pics about how much I liked it. Not a big fan of green beans.

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Lan Jan 02, 2026
10

Recently stayed here, couldn’t fault the room or location along with staff being very friendly. Especially Anna. The bed was comfy! Heating in room was the only issue but as soon as I told reception they came to sort within mins. Very central for everything I needed (shops, pubs, restaurants and close to the bus station along with other transport links) Check in was easy Good check out time compared to other hotels Breakfast - range of options! Would stay here again

C
caragh Jan 01, 2026
10

Had a lovely stay here! Visited in November and it was quiet, pleasant, perfect location in the centre of Inverness. Staff are great and everything was clean as expected from travelodge. No parking for the hotel specifically BUT there is a long stay car park behind the hotel that is priced okay (as of November 2025 we paid £9 for 24 hours).

HH
Heather Harper Dec 29, 2025
10

First time staying in a Travel Lodge as normally stay in Premier Inn. Location was grwat just 5 min walk to town centre and plenty eating places near by. I was really surprised tbh as I had read mixed reviews. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Room and bathroom spotlessly clean. It was lovely and warm in room and option to open window and full control over heating which was easy to use. Bed very comfortable and great linen and pillows had a great night's sleep. Breakfast had excellent choices and easy to access staff again very helpful nothing to much trouble. Overall excellent stay and will be back. Thanks everyone.

RH
Rachel Harper Dec 27, 2025
10

Had a lovely stay at Travelodge. Friendly staff great value for money for breakfast. Small bit of road noise as Ur next to academy street but didn't mind it. Great nights sleep. Will definitely be back again.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Travelodge Inverness City Centre Hotel

Inverness, UK

Set next to the River Ness, this low-key hotel is an 11-minute walk from Inverness Castle, 1 mile from Ness Islands and a 6-minute walk from Inverness station.

  • Inverness 7 min Walk
  • Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 3 min Walk
  • Queensgate (Stop C) 4 min Walk
  • Inverness Airport 18 min Car · 17 min Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Inverness. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Inverness Castle 4,825 reviews

Inverness Castle

Castle, Inverness IV2 3EG, United Kingdom

4.1 · Castle
Culloden Battlefield (National Trust for Scotland) 14,912 reviews

Culloden Battlefield (National Trust for Scotland)

Culloden Moor, Inverness IV2 5EU, United Kingdom

4.6 · Historical Landmark
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery 1,300 reviews

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

Castle Wynd, Inverness IV2 3EB, United Kingdom

4.5 · Museum
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