Black Friars

Property class: 4
4-star B&B near Inverness Castle

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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93-95 Academy St, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1LX
  • Place, Victorian Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastgate Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

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

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

Executive Double Room

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

About the neighborhood

Inverness

Inverness City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Inverness City Centre B&B, you'll find Inverness Castle and Victorian Market. Eastgate Shopping Centre and Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Victorian Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Inverness Museum and Art Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Inverness Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 6 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Number 27 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Gellions - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe De Paulo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Black Friars

4-star B&B near Inverness Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star Inverness bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Black Friars offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Inverness bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Black Friars to the airport?

Black Friars is 8.7 mi (17-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Friars?

As of Aug 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Friars on Aug 31, 2026 start from $300, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Black Friars have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Black Friars.

How close is Black Friars to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 8.2 mi (16-min drive) from Dores Beach and 14.2 mi (27-min drive) from Rosemarkie Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Black Friars offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Black Friars, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Black Friars?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Black Friars?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Black Friars?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does Black Friars have a pool?

Black Friars does not have a pool.

Does Black Friars have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Black Friars have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Black Friars to downtown Inverness?

Black Friars is 0.2 mi away from Inverness.

Black Friars Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 387 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 387 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 387 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 387 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 387 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

George

Awesome stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot to stay in Inverness. Great bar for drinks, breakfast was delicious. Staff arranged for a taxi to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay! The staff was so helpful and kind. Our room was clean and comfortable and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, comfy bed, clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historic building is in the perfect location. The dining area is remodeled and absolutely beautiful. Food is really good. The rooms are very nice as well. Just remember there’s no lifts to rooms as it’s a historic building. The location is so close to rail and bus stations. The staff is super nice and very helpful with any needs you might have. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the bus station where you can catch the Jacobite cruise bus and other tour buses. I do suggest that you advertise to people that there is no on premises parking but the car park is a couple blocks away. The people were so courteous and the attached restaurant had such delicious Scottish fare. Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing! The food was prepared fresh and very tasty. The bar had a great selection. The room was clean and comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic stay and the tavern was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Black Friers was a nice location. It was close to train station. Room was clean and staff were friendly. We ate dinner there one night. I recommend the grilled salmon. I am not one who eats the skin on salmon, but it was cooked so crispy that I ate it all. It was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great cooked breakfast and a large range of buffet items.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Figure out parking ahead of time!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, safe, comfortable. Good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Shane

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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Amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lotta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel with friendly staff! The building is old so you will hear when people walk in their rooms and innthe corridors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place for family to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025