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Black Friars

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

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
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Interior
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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

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

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

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Family Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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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 Castle - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 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

  • ‪Hootananny - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The King's Highway (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪MacGregor's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Black Friars

Black Friars offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Inverness Castle. 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
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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

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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Black Friars Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, location, and restaurant. No complaint

Very well kept room and bathroom. We stayed for two nights and it was a very nice room with a great restaurant down below which we were very bummed we couldn’t go more than once.
Christopher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Dustin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Room had a slanted floor so had to sleep at the opposite end of the bed. Pretty loud street noise. Restaurant below is nice and good proximity to bars and restaurants.
Jeremy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming place to stay away from the crowds

Black Friars was an absolutely lovely place to stay, conveniently located away from the busiest streets, but still within walking distance. It was quiet; the staff was great; room was clean. We recommend! Things that may matter to you: there is no elevator, or air conditioning. Recommend the bar scene, and if you're there on a night "Old Fools" plays, don't miss them!
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Authentic room-above-a-pub experience!

Fantastic experience. The rooms were right in the thick of downtown. Being above a well stocked pub also fulfilled my vacation wish list. You won’t be disappointed.
David, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Locked out of Hotel and has to check into another

After going out for dinner and drinks, we came back to find that our front door key didn’t work and which resulted in us being locked out of the hotel. We were unable to reach anyone there, and had to check into another hotel. We returned the next morning to share our story - the staff tried our keys and confirmed they didn’t work and couldn’t explain why.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

We paid more than $550 per night. The room was ok, but the breakfast was awful.
Mayumi, 4-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

This is the quaintest little hotel in the heart of Inverness. We were in Scotland for 11 days, and our 3 day stay at Blackfriar was the absolute best. 10/10 recommend.
Heather, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Traveling with kids can be complicated, but this stay was absolutely excellent. The rooms were both spacious and comfortable. The staff was friendly, attentive, and check in/out was a breeze. There’s no lift, so be prepared to carry luggage up the stairs.
Jessica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unique boutique style accommodations with great view of city and wonderful restaurant downstairs!
Shelley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was the most amazing stay we had during our 2week trip. Rooms were comfortable clean and spacious. Owner and all staff were amazing and friendly !
Jessica, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a cute and nice private hotel. The staff is all very sweet and kind. The room was very clean and had yummy snacks stocked for us as well.
Andrea, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely location. The room was very charming and clean. Comfortable bed. Friendly staff. Only downside was the food in the dining room was not very good (undercooked/bland).
Catherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was great to have the restaurant right below us. We were able to walk everywhere without getting a car. Lots of freebie treats in the room were a nice touch. We would definitely stay there again!
Courtney, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice pub style restaurant nice clean comfy room
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed staying at Black Friars. The staff were really great. The food and drinks were good as well.
Steve, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you for another wonderful stay. I will recommend and hope to visit again.
Margaret, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay in Inverness

We loved our stay at Black Friars! The room was spacious and very comfortable. We were able to store our luggage the day of arrival and departure which was super helpful to allow us to explore Inverness. We enjoyed conversing with the proprietor and learning about Scotch. We also enjoyed a couple of meals at the tavern.
Beth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was a great place for family to stay.
Sean, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really loved this stay! It was only one night so we didn’t get a full on stay experience. The owner greeted us and was so helpful getting our keys and showing us your room. Only thing was the bathroom had a bit of a funky smell but with us being there one night it was unbearable if you kept the door closed. Very comfy bed and super close for walking to everything!
Riley, 1-night trip

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