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Black Friars

4.0 star property
B&B with restaurant, near Inverness Castle

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Black Friars, an upscale bed & breakfast in Inverness City Centre, offers a warm welcome with a bar and restaurant. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, store your luggage safely and enjoy the helpful staff that has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate sitting area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Digital TV service
  • Soundproofed rooms
$203 nightly
The total price is $244
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A bedroom with a stone wall, a bed with pillows, a bedside table, a window with curtains, and a tray with tea set.

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

Deluxe Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed room with a door, a small chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
93-95 Academy St, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1LX

What's nearby

  • Victorian Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Inverness Museum and Art Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Inverness Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 17 min drive
  • Inverness Station - 6 min walk
  • Inverness Airport Train Station - 17 min drive
  • Conon Bridge Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The King's Highway (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Highlander - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Mustard Seed Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪MacGregor's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Black Friars

  • At Black Friars, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Inverness Castle and Loch Ness. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs and cats only, 2 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
    • Offsite parking nearby (GBP 10 per night)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 10 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Black Friars Inverness
Black Friars Bed & breakfast
Black Friars Bed & breakfast Inverness

Frequently asked questions

Does Black Friars offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Black Friars does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Black Friars?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free, with a limit of 2 total. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Black Friars?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Black Friars.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Black Friars?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Black Friars and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing.

Are there restaurants at or near Black Friars?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Black Friars like?

Black Friars is a short 6-minute walk from Inverness Station and 8 minutes' walk from Inverness Castle.

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Reviews

Black Friars Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offers a great selection of entrees, very good tasting food, and a lovely atmosphere. (42 reviews)
  • The breakfast at this property is a highlight, offering a variety of options and a pleasant dining experience. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely, clean accommodations and the staff was very friendly! I really enjoyed my stay!
Blaire, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

There weren't any amenities, but I knew that. Wanted a historic property & 1793 is about as historic as it gets! Food in the restaurant was really good as well
Andrea, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location couldn’t have been better, room was comfortable and clean. A few things seemed like they needed some attention (coffee maker didn’t work, no anti-slip shower mat, keys were kind of annoying) but those were very minor and overall it was great. I’d recommend it for anyone staying in Inverness.
Jerika, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice staff, comfy bed, clean and great location
Joseph, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I would rate my stay a 15/10. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The location was perfect for most attractions. I would definitely stay there again or recommend to a friend.
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect base for sightseeing and shopping..spoiled for choice of places to eat and drink..nearby multi storey car park ,reasonably priced,as no parking at the hotel..
Muriel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing! The food was prepared fresh and very tasty. The bar had a great selection. The room was clean and comfy.
sue, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was an excellent property and we really enjoyed our stay. Good value for Money with some nice amenities in the room and a good environment
Joshua, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, safe, comfortable. Good value for money.
Francisco, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was spotless and the staff was amazing. The food there is incredible as well. Please make a note that there is not an elevator so if you have any issues carrying your suitcases up a flight upstairs or two, you may want to reconsider. Would definitely stay there again!
Jenny, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Property was clean and bed was comfortable. Access was good. Breakfast option was nice with both included continental breakfast and hot options for a fee. There was a strange odor from the bathroom area but it was clean, fully usable. Bed was comfortable but room was tight for two people.
Shane, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel with friendly staff! The building is old so you will hear when people walk in their rooms and innthe corridors.
Lotta, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very cute and clean room. Not large, but was very nice. Above the restaurant with easy check in and check out with a good location. We did have a car and the closest overnight parking is in a ramp about a 5-8 minute walk away so you are aware. It cost about 8 pounds for a night. We also dined in the restaurant as well, which was really convenient and the food was mediocre. We had the continental breakfast in the morning which did not include any hot food.
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly and helpful. There is no lift so you’ll have to carry your bags (or ask for help). The place is conveniently located with a Spar store on the next block. The room was super cute and comfortable, but a little dusty. It’s an older building, so things are a bit older inside. I’d stay here again and recommend to family and friends.
Alison, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Not sure I understand all the rave reviews… this was place was fine. It is above a pub and on a road with thin windows and quite an old building, so it’s noisy from all angles. The bedrooms were clean and nicely styled but quite small. The bathroom was spacious and appeared newly renovated but smelled strongly of mildew. Breakfast was okay but nothing to write home about. Staff were nice and kindly left us a bottle of bubbly as it was a special occasion.
Jamie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed the Black Friar. Hotel was conveniently located and the staff was very helpful. Room was clean and sized nicely. We could walk to many restaurants and sights in the area. Loved our stay.
troy, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, nicely made up, very clean with restaurant conveniently downstairs. Small room was well done and well located close to the bus/train.
Catherine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

They let us check-in early, offering us complimentary snacks and breakfast during our stay. The room was beautiful and cozy and every clean—would 100% recommend staying above this pub.
Caroline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We've stayed here a few times and always had great experiences. All the staff are so friendly and helpful. Thanks!
Andrea, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Our overall stay was great! The room was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The floor was pretty creaky, but we didn't mind it really. All staff were very attentive and polite. I would definitely stay again!
Amy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great family room close to train station and short walk to the river and restaurants.
Diana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were fantastic! Clean, comfy and modern. The beds were extremely comfortable and warm. We loved our in room tea/biscuit upon arrival. The staff was welcoming and knowledgeable. We definitely would stay here again. The one night we had supper in the restaurant was not great. Our soup was heavily salted and bread was cold and bit stale. But to be fair, we came in late and tired. Possibly if we had arrive earlier may have had a better experience. Overall, a great experience 5/5 for the hotel. Will definitely be back.
Jamie C, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place. Everyone was very friendly, nice, and helpful! The restaurant was also great!
Kelli, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

This was an excellent place to stay extremely convenient for walking to dining options and having a beverage around town.
James, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was such a quaint room right in the heart of town, near train station and lots of walking trails.
Kathleen, 2-night trip