Name: Talisker
Address: 25 Ness Bank, Inverness, IV2 4SF, GB

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2026

Kathleen

Easy access to town along the beautiful River Ness only a 5 minute walk from town and 10 minutes to the rail way station.
Late check in is a bit tricky but I could leave my bags and go exploring the area while I waited for my room. I was exhausted but I managed to fill in the time.
The kind owner made my day by taking my bags up the two floors to my room - something I dread when there isn’t an elevator!
The room was very comfortable, quiet, warm and clean.
Old plumbing is always interesting but worked ok.
Breakfast with a lovely simple menu of fruits, cereals, toast and toppings was very nice.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Robert

Our host Murry was kind enough to help us with our bags and help us park our car on their private parking lot. The breakfast was delicious in a quaint setting in their front lounge.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Barbara

Location was great, close to town. Continental breakfast was nice. Host was very friendly and helpful. Room was on the small side, tv channels/ reception was terrible.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2026

Edward

The property was conveniently and located in a nice mixed residential area, It is clean, the owner and daughter were nice and helpful. The bed, and linens (thin and rough) were lowbrow and breakfast was comparatively less generous in its offerings than other 3 Star properties.

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2026

Christopher

A small handy place to rest for a few days. Neat view of the River Ness from our room! It was a VERY tight fit for the 2 of us and our luggage. Highly recommend including the breakfast - it’s a neat treat and gets you out of your room. PARKING / BAG MOVING is a pain - as it’s around the back of the property and you have to circle the block to come in through front. Still a positive experience… the location allowed us to walk to food (big recommend for Johnny Foxes and the. The Auctioneers for local food and culture).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Sarah

Beautiful view, walkable to the centre of town. Staff were helpful.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2026

Crystal

Check in was smooth, appears the manager of the place does check in and serves breakfast, possibly cooks the breakfast. Place is very run down, bedding was clean but carpet is stained, and areas of building were extremely messy and cluttered. Breakfast was good, dining room clean. Grounds were also very unkept.

Partner

2/10

Poor

25 May 2026

Roxanna

Nothing. The owners were not hospitable. Had a switch to turn on hot water for shower. . No bottles of water in room or ice available. Plastic under the sheets, that made you hot. Sheets came off bed. I would not recommend this property to anyone.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Payton

Wonderful cozy spot

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Karen

excellent host. clean room

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Ying

Excellent services

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Natalie

I had a very lovely stay. Phi and her Dad Moray were very kind and accommodating. The decor was so beautiful and homely and simply felt like you were visiting your family's house. ☺️. Breakfast was continental and there was plenty of variety but please don't expect a cooked Scottish breakfast. Attic single room was very cosy and comfortable and front garden was very pretty overlooking the River Ness! Highly recommend! Thank you Phi!!

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 Oct 2025

Gail

Great location.
Room was small and dated. Linen and towels were not great quality. Nice continental breakfast.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Cathy

The host was friendly and welcoming. Easy walk to St. Andrew’s Cathedral and Inverness Castle.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2025

Holly

This was a very nice B&B. The location is perfect, along the river and walking distance to downtown Inverness. The hotel owners are lovely and the breakfast was good. Parking onsite and included which was nice. Our room was clean & spacious. Our bed was small (only a double and bedding was ok). Overall it is a very good 3 star b&b & would recommend if on a budget looking to stay in the heart of Inverness.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Patricia

Very nice owners, clean comfortable room. Very pleasant stay. Parking is a little tight but better than being on the street for sure.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Sep 2025

Tamara

The staff was very helpful & in a wonderful location. I wanted to give the 5 stars but the place was just uncomfortable. It went beyond “quirky” because of age of home. The linens were poor quality & old/warn out. Pillows/bed hard. Almost no room to maneuver in room especially with suitcases. You’d better be a small person bc the shower is ridiculously small.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

Peter

Good value for money. Centrally located and easy to walk to the local restaurants.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Derek

Had a great stay, 5 stars, would go again!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2025

Paul

Lovely little place.

Lovely little bandb very helpful people, nice variety for breakfast nice clean room a very short walk to the centre of Inverness.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

Patrick

Lovely staying Inverness

Great location. Beautiful view of the river. Friendly and responsive host. Loved our stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2025

Davina

2 day break in Inverness

Visit to Inverness for a couple of days before we headed to Aviemore . The room was a good size and not too far from the centre, it was lovely to stay near the river. The only complaint we had the curtains would not stay on the rail and were very light so were getting woken up really early. The footpath walking through the gate towards the b & b then paving slabs aren’t very wide and makes it difficult to get your suitcase on.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2024

Tenille

Beautiful rooms overlooking the Ness River a short walk from good shopping and dining options. The hosts were very helpful from the moment I arrived.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2024

Michele

The pathway from the parking area to the back and side of the house is poorly lit. The pathway is not wide enough for this. I stepped too close to the edge of the pathway and my foot slipped off it into the gravel beside it causing my ankle to roll and break. I was six days into an 18 day trip. It's basically ruined the rest of my time in Scotland.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2024

Judy

This is an outstanding location! So close to city centre and right on the very walkable river bank. Lovely room and filling breakfast served by very kind proprietor.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2024

Hans

Quaint and Friendly

The Talisker was so quaint and old fashioned. The service was impeccable and the breakfast was very filling. Walking distance to downtown.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2024

Trevor

Lovely building in a great location overlooking the river. Clean and comfortable but the room was a little cramped with its sloping roof.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2023

Heather

Lovely property. I found the room chilly and a little difficult to get it warm, the host very kindly supplied a space heater

4/10

Poor

17 Oct 2023

Hilary

Great location but not a great stay

Location and hosts were excellent but ... everything else was pretty disappointing and we can't understand how previous reviews have scored Talisker so highly.

Great location right on the river and an easy stroll to local sights, bars, entertainment, shops, etc. The proprietors were very friendly and accommodating.

Walking into our bedroom was like revisiting your granny's unused back bedroom in the 1970's. The room was small, the bathroom was tiny, and the furnishings and decor were a slightly bizarre mix of dated and completely unrelated oddments. However, we hadn't come to Inverness for its interior design, so that wasn't an immediate cause for concern but it all fed in to to a slight question mark about the general level of care and cleanliness.

This came to a head at breakfast the next morning when we could see the cloth on the buffet table had stains and mildew from spillage under the fruit juice jugs which must have been there for some time to have reached that state. Then we discovered there was mould on our toast, but when we discreetly brought this to the attention of the host, this was dismissed as not mould, but seeds / grains in the bread! It tasted like mould and looked like mould - it was definitely mould! We were made to feel that we were making it up, but we were trying not to make a fuss and to ensure that they were aware of the problem and didn't serve it to others.

Unfortunately, the positive aspects of Talisker were eclipsed by the negatives.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2023

Caryn

Very nice and friendly host

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2023

Patrick

The service was excellent and had great choices at the continental breakfast. Super fast and easy check-in and the owner was easy to reach and to respond.
The room was clean and had all the amenities.
The property is well situated with ease of walking everywhere downtown Inverness for local attractions and shopping. We would definitely go back.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2023

Verified traveler

Just what we needed but could be better

Overall stay was exactly what we needed. Our room had a lovely view out onto the river, it was in a great location and free parking provided (albeit quite a tight driveway to get onto) which is round the back of the b&b.
The rooms were quite dated and some areas could have done with more cleaning as thick layers of dust were on the lights which hung over the bed and there were a few black hairs in the shower. The bedsheets and towels were clean.
Average continental breakfast but host was lovely and made sure that tea/coffee and toast was topped up.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2023

Pascale

We enjoyed our stay

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2023

Caroline

Great location!

Talisker was in a great location by the river. The room was nice and pretty comfortable and the owner/staff were very pleasant. My only issue was with the shower! it was impossible to regulate the temperature!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2023

martin

Very nice property and staff

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2023

Mathieu

Everything was as expected. Parking is at the back of the B&B. I would return here.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2022

Yi

Very nice staff

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2022

Daniel

Delightful 200 year old house with the charm and quirks one could expect from such. Very convenient to downtown and the castle.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2022

Baudilio

Property maybe needs some improvements. However, the lady who assisted is a wonderful host, kudos for her.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2022

Sarah

Recommended

Lovely old house, with appropriate decor and furnishings. Wonderful river view. Friendly helpfull staff on arrival and at breakfast. Private parking ideal for us with a dog sleeping in the car. Bathroom facilities a little bit dated.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2022

Colin

Good value B&B

The best value B&B I've found in Inverness. Clean, comfortable and a nice welcoming host. Every other place was asking ridiculous money and Talisker offered a good old fashioned B&B. The noise from the toilet is a bit loud and I was worried about waking the other guests but overall the room was just what was required.

Business

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2022

Verified traveler

A pleasant B&B at a superb location on bank of river Ness a 5 min walk into centre but at a peaceful location. Only comment would be quality of breakfast it was certainly budget croissants and choice of three basic cereals but as it is “free” it is just an added bonus really so not marking down on this.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2022

Alexis

Such a cozy stay in Inverness

Loved our short time here. Such a lovely room with a river view and a short walk to everything we wanted to do. Host was so friendly and breakfast was great. We read that parking was a little tricky - it's just hard to turn into the tight gate from the busy road. We ended up circling around until we were on MacDonald Street and could easily drive straight through the gate with no turning. Would love to stay again for a bit longer next time!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2022

Deborah

Wonderful hostess.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2022

Timberly

Lovely, helpful hostess. Location was ideal - quiet at night yet central for walking.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2020

Kevin

Lovely visit!

A little tricky to get parked, but lovely place. We walked down the road to Number 27 restaurant and ate delicious food (get the black ice cream for dessert!!!)
We enjoyed a walk down the riverfront to see other properties and their flower gardens. Lovely place

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2019

Stephen

Really nice place to stay, nice view over the river and good toom

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2019

David

Very handy to walk downtown

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Comfortable and cozy

Great location right on the river. Walkable to downtown and restaurants. Parking is behind and through a very tight gate. Not suitable for large cars. Staff was very friendly. Simple but filling continental breakfast.

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2019

Verified traveler

Close to everything & on a quiet street. Parking tight but happy to have a spot.

Leisure Self