Merkinch
Inverness
Visit Merkinch
Popular places to visit
Inverness Castle
A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.
Inverness Cathedral
Discover the intriguing art and artifacts housed inside this controversial cathedral in the city center.
Urquhart Castle
Visit one of the most scenic heritage attractions in Scotland, a set of majestic ruins on the banks of the glittering waters of Loch Ness.
Eden Court Theatre
See a performance, watch a movie or take a creative class at this important cultural venue.
Culloden Battlefield
Culloden Battlefield is just one of the places to see in Inverness, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Eastgate Shopping Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Eastgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Inverness. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront, or seek out the local tours.
Merkinch Hotel Deals
The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery
"A fairly comfortable hotel with an excellent restaurant and friendly staff. Let down only by lack of attention to detail in the rooms, in particular the rooms need more light and the bathrooms more hooks, rails and grab handles over the bath."
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026
B&B HOTEL Inverness
"When we arrived I told the reception desk that we would like to have the room made up daily. The manager at that time was on a ladder changing some light bulbs. When we got to the room the asset was locked and we could not use it. Went back down to the front desk to ask for help. The receptionist ..."
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026
Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality
"Brilliant location, however the service and the breakfast was disgusting! For this reason I would not recommend this hotel."
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026
Mercure Inverness Hotel
"The room was very clean and spacious. The gentleman working in the bar went beyond the call of duty to ma"
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026
The Royal Highland Hotel
"Tired environment . Not worth the money Great marketing as it was nothing like pictures"
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026
Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive
"Lovely clean rooms and bar area. Staff were friendly and helpful. Close to local amenities , with lots of nice eating and drinking places to hand. Had a great room with view of river and castle which was a pleasant upgrade. Will definitely be back and would highly recommend."
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026
Where to stay in Merkinch
Inverness City Centre
The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are just a few highlights of Inverness City Centre. Make a stop by Inverness Castle or Victorian Market while you're exploring the area.
Crown
While there might not be top attractions in Crown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Inverness Castle and Eastgate Shopping Centre.
Ballifeary
If you're spending some time in Ballifeary, Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Lochardil
Lochardil might not have many top sights, but Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dalneigh
When in Dalneigh, you can plan a visit to Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
