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Black Friars

Inverness · United Kingdom

93 95 Academy StView location

9.0/10Excellent402 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition9.0/109.0
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Black Friars

Enjoy a satisfying meal at the Black Friars restaurant and your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily (7:30 AM - 10:00 AM, for a fee). Stay in one of the nine guestrooms featuring flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, and digital programming.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries and hair dryers. Guestrooms also offer desks and separate sitting areas. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Inverness City Centre, the bed and breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Inverness Castle and Victorian Market, and a short distance from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. The nearest major airport is Inverness (INV), 14 km away.

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With a stay at Black Friars in Inverness (Inverness City Centre), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Inverness Castle and Loch Ness. This bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Victorian Market and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Baron's Haugh.

Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs and cats are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets allowed (no fees)

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10 per person
    • Nearby parking fee: GBP 10 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Victorian Market 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Baron's Haugh 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Eastgate Shopping Centre 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Merkinch Local Nature Reserve 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Inverness Castle 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Inverness Cathedral 1 km / 0.6 mi
Eden Court Theatre 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Bellfield Park 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
University of the Highlands & Islands 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Muirtown Canal Locks 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Torvean Golf Club 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Ness Islands 2.1 km / 1.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 9
  • bed and breakfast
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Luggage room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

CB

Continental Breakfast

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVE QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • EXECUTIVE QUEEN BED • 1 Bedroom • 18 m²DBL.EJ-QN
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    Black Friars

    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE QUEEN BED

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    18 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE QUEEN BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EJ-QN

    Room amenities

    • Towel menu
    • Housekeeping
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Extra beds on demand
    • Toiletries
    • Fan
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • Hairdryer
    • TV
    • Tea and coffee making facilities

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BED • 1 Bedroom • 18 m²DBL.DX-KG
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    Black Friars

    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    18 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

    Room amenities

    • TV
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Housekeeping
    • Towel menu
    • Fan
    • Toiletries
    • Extra beds on demand
    • Tea and coffee making facilities

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU

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    Black Friars

    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.SU

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Black Friars

    Room TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.2B

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Double or Twin DELUXEDouble or Twin • DELUXEDBT.DX

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    Black Friars

    Double or Twin DELUXE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.DX

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Black Friars

    Room DELUXE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.DX

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    Black Friars

    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX

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    Black Friars

    DOUBLE DELUXE

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE DELUXESUITE • DELUXESUI.DX

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    Black Friars

    SUITE DELUXE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.DX

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • FAMILY ROOM QUEEN SIZE BEDFAMILY ROOM • QUEEN SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 18 m²FAM.QN
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    Black Friars

    FAMILY ROOM QUEEN SIZE BED

    Room photos

    5 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    18 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    2 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.QN

    Room amenities

    • TV
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Housekeeping
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Towel menu
    • Fan
    • Toiletries
    • Extra beds on demand

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN DELUXETWIN • DELUXE • 1 Bedroom • 18 m²TWN.DX
    TWIN DELUXEPhoto unavailable6 photos

    Black Friars

    TWIN DELUXE

    Room photos

    6 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    18 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.DX

    Room amenities

    • Hairdryer
    • Bathroom: 1
    • TV
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Extra beds on demand
    • Toiletries
    • Fan
    • Towel menu
    • Housekeeping
    • Electric Kettle: 1

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Black Friars

9.0
Excellent
402 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2026
Fereshteh
It was very clean and better than it's picture. Very close to shops, transportation, and places. Easy check in and out.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2026
Ron Davis
clean room
4/10
Poor
29 Jun 2026
Jason
The room was clean, the check in is weird as it’s in the bar, which was fine if you know that’s where it is. All in all it was a good room and we had a good night. The bar is pretty nice too (it’s right below the room).
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
James
Nice location, funky building, great space for a family, unfortunately no AC
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2026
Candice
Loved our experience at Black Friar. Room was nice. I didn't realize most hotels in Scotland don't have a/c...but the hotel provided a fan. Great restaurant down below...dinner was awesome. Staff was great, very accomodating! Loved the town of Inverness!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Karen
Great location and the restaurant food was great. Be advised that you have to bring bags up a few steps because there is no elevator. The owner was wonderful and gave us great recommendations for dining and entertainment.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2026
Pankaj
Good location. Helpful staff. Good breakfast. Had an issue with the bathroom sink which was promptly fixed. Parking is at a public lot nearby. Highly recommend.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jun 2026
Emily
Staff seemed like they were not interested in helping or serving
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2026
Richard Peter
The hotel is right above the restaurant, which was very nice.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2026
Andrea
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
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2026
Blaire
Really lovely, clean accommodations and the staff was very friendly! I really enjoyed my stay!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2026
Micki
Lovely room, charming restaurant and bar and the staff was friendly and welcoming.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2026
Jerika
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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
MICHELLE
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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2026
Sharon
Lovely spot to stay in Inverness. Great bar for drinks, breakfast was delicious. Staff arranged for a taxi to the airport.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2026
George
Awesome stay
8/10
Excellent
28 Apr 2026
Kristin
We enjoyed our stay! The staff was so helpful and kind. Our room was clean and comfortable and the bed was comfortable.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2026
Ruth
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.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Jeff
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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Ronald
Figure out parking ahead of time!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2026
Susan
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.
Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2026
Andrew
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.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Apr 2026
Jordan
Strange set up, have to check in via the restaurant, there’s no lobby. 2 flights of stairs to get to the lowest possible level which poses trouble when you have to haul suitcases. Also have physical cut keys since it’s an older hotel. My room’s back door was unlocked when I went in, and none of my keys would lock it so had to get staff to come and lock it themselves. Walls are paper thin, so every movement and creak sounds like someone is in your room (old building so makes sense). Location was great, but just not somewhere I would stay again if I had a choice.
Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Apr 2026
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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2026
sue
The staff was amazing! The food was prepared fresh and very tasty. The bar had a great selection. The room was clean and comfy.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2026
Muriel
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..
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
22 Mar 2026
Jamie
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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Mar 2026
Stacy
Sewer gas smell in bathroom.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2026
Kenneth
Amazing.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2026
Alison
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.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2026
Jackie
The Black Friars has been our best hotel experience so far in our 2 week vacation in Scotland. Our room was very clean, comfortable, and had a lovely rainshower bathroom feature. One can hear some noise from the hallway & a room above. Not a deal breaker. There is no elevator.

The onsite restaurant has a nice selection of entrees, very good tasting food and is reasonably priced.My traveling companion has high praise for the braised short ribs and their truffle fries with Parmesan cheese!

Next, Black Friars is located in area close to the train and bus stations, Old Leakey's Bookstore, and a variety of shops. It is within easy walking distance of Inverness Castle and several interesting churches.
I would certainly stay here again and recommend it's facilities to others.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2026
Jamie C
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.
Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Feb 2026
Joseph
Nice staff, comfy bed, clean and great location
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2026
Francisco
Clean, safe, comfortable. Good value for money.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
Jenny
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!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2026
Joshua
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
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2025
Samantha
This is certainly a hidden gem located in Inverness. Upon arrival it was noticeable how clean the property looked. We were welcomed by a lovely young girl who checked us in and explained everything about our stay. The hallway up to our room was beautifully decorated and very modern looking. Our room was lovely, very spacious and it was spotless. The added bonus was the basket of goodies left in the room for us, my husband was very grateful indeed. We had continental breakfast as part of our stay and there was plenty to choose from. All in we enjoyed our overnight stay and we would definitely recommend the hotel to others 😀
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 Nov 2025
Bianca
Staff were confused often during our stay, friendly but not really able to help with anything. Requested a twin when booking but this wasn’t the room we were given. Steep stairs that are difficult for large cases
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2025
Graeme
Great cooked breakfast and a large range of buffet items.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2025
Catherine
Very clean, nicely made up, very clean with restaurant conveniently downstairs. Small room was well done and well located close to the bus/train.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2025
David
Fantastic stay and the tavern was great.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2025
Tristan
Lovely spot above a beautiful historic pub. Was plenty quiet enough, and the family room provided plenty of space and privacy for us. Staff was lovely and helpful. Do note that there is not a lift/elevator and that all rooms are up at least one flight of stairs in case you have mobility issues.

Would definitely stay here again!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2025
Amy
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!
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2025
Andrea
We've stayed here a few times and always had great experiences. All the staff are so friendly and helpful. Thanks!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2025
troy
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2025
Caroline
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.
8/10
Excellent
15 Oct 2025
Patrick
Cigarette butts at the door
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
15 Oct 2025
Stephen
Room very nicely appointed. Needed a few repairs shower drain cover and toilet minor leak. Breakfast good variety but ran out of items quickly
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
10 Oct 2025
John
Small rooms place smelled of fish
Business_and_leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
10 Oct 2025
kelsey
Waste of money. We paid like $500/night to stay here. Parking was a nightmare, breakfast was a joke, had to climb over cleaners stuff to get our bags downstairs. Food was subpar in general. Staff seemed clueless. Worth no more than $150/night.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
06 Oct 2025
Peter

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.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2025
Carol
Had a very pleasant stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2025
Carol
Had a very pleasant stay and would stay there again.
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2025
Cynthia
Clean rooms
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
02 Oct 2025
Jeremy
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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2025
Richard

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!
Partner
2/10
Poor
18 Sep 2025
Greyson
Did not like this property, spent WAY too much for what we got. Would not recommend.
Beds are horrible, bathroom felt and was dirty.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2025
Elizabeth
My expectations were too high for this room. It was small but it was clean. The location was good, but folks should know that you have to carry luggage up the stairs. Was very disappointed with the temperature of the water in the shower, just barely warm.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2025
Christopher

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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Aug 2025
David
Wonderful hotel. Great stay. Only issue was the lack of an elevator. I knew it going in, but it was harder than I thought.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2025
David

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.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Aug 2025
Christopher

Great room, but fix the hot water

Great room, but the hot water situation was a problem…as in, there was no hot water first morning we were there. Also, lacking a secure location for luggage storage when we got there early. That said, room was great and the pub was quite good too.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2025
Raquel
I loved staying here, the location is great. It is about a five minute walk from the train station, and within walkable distance to the center shops, dinning, and great areas to site see. The room was beautiful and very clean, the bed was incredibly comfortable, the bathroom was very spacious and very nice! There was also a very stocked up welcome basket in the room. The staff was friendly and very helpful, and check in and out was quick and easy. Didn't try the food downstairs, but the drinks were delicious and the bar was very nice. I would definitely stay here again!!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2025
Scott
Great place to stay. An authentic Public house. Short walk to the train station and bus station. Walkable to restaurants shops etc. downside of the location is it’s a bit noisy at night.
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2025
Mayumi
We paid more than $550 per night. The room was ok, but the breakfast was awful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2025
Jessica
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.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2025
Heather
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.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2025
Dustin
Great stay
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2025
Kathleen
It was such a quaint room right in the heart of town, near train station and lots of walking trails.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2025
Kelli
Fantastic place. Everyone was very friendly, nice, and helpful! The restaurant was also great!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
19 May 2025
Carol
The rooms were nice and well kept and the manager let us stay an extra hour after checkout to accommodate our plans. The check-in was a bit fraught. We were told check-in was at 2pm so we had lunch in the restaurant (issues with that also re every 5 minutes a different excuse why we didn't have our food). At 2pm the strange excuses started as to why we couldn't yet check-in. In the end supposedly there was some kind of walk out by the cleaning staff and the manager had to clean all the rooms. A few hours later we finally were able to get our room. Some amenities were missing or low (tp) but that was rectified the next day. We were also told breakfast was at 7am then we came down and the woman told us 7:30a so couldn't eat. The next days breakfast the woman told us it wasn't included but my reservation said it was (it was). After the first days issues the only other issue was that the walls are thin and the floors very creaky; you can hear everyone walking in the rooms above and next to you. The food options on the block were good (the Moroccan place across the street is EXCELLENT!). Overall a positive experience but their communication needs work.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2025
Elizabeth
We had a nice cozy room above the Pub. The owner was very kind. The location was convenient to both the bus station and the train station. Our booking on Expedia was supposed to have included continental breakfast. The continental breakfast options were almost non-existent (think dry cereal and toast). The accommodations combined with the limited breakfast made it not worth the price we paid.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2025
Paul
Staff were incredible!@!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 May 2025
Katrina
PROS: Walkable to train, busses, taxis, pubs, restaurants, markets, bridges across the River Ness and shopping! Location was excellent. Unless you wanted to travel outside of Inverness for a sightseeing tour or drive, no transportation is needed in this area. The bathroom was also big with a great shower.

CONS: I think the food at the Blackfriars restaurant right below our rooms was probably decent.. but on our 2nd visit to the restaurant we were taken to a table then promptly ignored for more than 20 min.. we sat and watched multiple servers walk past us many times waiting on other tables but we were completely overlooked. We’d seen this happen to another couple the night before, but just thought they may have been impatient, as they walked out after about 15 min of being ignored; however, once we experienced it firsthand, we realized that sadly, this might be a regular occurrence. To add insult to injury, when we finally had enough waiting, we got up to leave and were asked “how we liked everything?” We explained we never got service and that we were also guests in the hotel. They let us walk out without any explanation or apology. And we never went back there to eat again for the entire week. And they never reached out at any time during our week long stay to try and make it right.
Our room was also extremely small and the floors were VERY slanted and creaked REALLY bad with every step taken, which you could hear at all hours from the rooms above as well.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
26 Apr 2025
Doug
The reception was quick and efficient but several other areas were in need of improvement. The rooms were tiny and I had to duck my head to get into the bed. No air conditioning which wasn’t a surprise in Scotland but it was very noisy when the windows were cracked to obtain cooler air. Drunks screaming at 3 AM and loud cars roaring down the street. Great TV with the easy ability to access prime, Netflix, etc (using your own login, of course) . The continental breakfast was not very good, definitely would not pay for it.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Apr 2025
Catherine
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).
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2025
Amy
We didn’t eat dinner there, and there was live music for awhile at night, but it ended around 10pm, so it was quiet when we wanted to sleep. We did eat at the restaurant for breakfast, and it was very tasty. We checked in around 8pm, and the owner/manager walked us to our room. He was very friendly. It was a convenient place to walk to various places, like Leakey’s Bookshop (right behind the hotel) and Greigg’s Bridge to get a good view of Inverness. Parking is not on-site, but it was a quick walk from the Old Town Rose Street car park. We only stayed one night, but I would recommend! It was clean and comfortable!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2025
Diana
Great family room close to train station and short walk to the river and restaurants.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2025
Courtney
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!
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2025
Miltiadis
The vibrant atmosphere of the property overall. Mattress was great for a good night's sleep! Ps. A big shout-out to Caitlyn for her professionalism!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Apr 2025
Amanda
This property has a lot of character, it’s overall clean, but it does need a little bit of TLC. It is very difficult to get heavy luggage up the narrow stairs
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2025
Shelley
Unique boutique style accommodations with great view of city and wonderful restaurant downstairs!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2025
Andrea
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2025
Jessica
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 !
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
25 Mar 2025
Riley
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!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2025
Beth

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2025
Gaya
A huge mention to Niahm who delivered in an amazing service from the moment we walked in to us leaving.
This place has completely over exceeded on my expectations and an amazing value for the money.

8/10
Excellent
15 Jan 2025
Mona
Amazing room, feels like home with a big bath and amazing shower also, only food was taken too long to be served other than this everything was great.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Jan 2025
Marianne
This property has excellent reviews but I just couldn't give it 5 stars. The radiator in our room didn't work so it was cold when we got there. The cleaning staff were cleaning other rooms and had turned off all the heating on the floors while they worked. After several trips to the bar/reception to try to get the heating in our room going it wasn't resolved so we used a little fan heater. The paintwork is a bit tired and the grout i the shower could use a deep clean. The staff were friendly and tried to help where they could.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2025
Steve
We enjoyed staying at Black Friars. The staff were really great. The food and drinks were good as well.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Dec 2024
Laurel Duncan
The Black Friar was a great place to stay in Inverness. It was really convenient to the bus station. Close to everything that I wanted to see and walk to. The staff were helpful and accommodating. The room was perfect and had a great shower! Would stay again.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Dec 2024
John
Nice pub style restaurant nice clean comfy room
Business
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2024
Dulce
Coziest little bed and breakfast, the owners were so kind and accommodating. The rooms were like a little dream so comfy and warm . Definitely my fav place I’ve ever stayed in Scotland. Their pub food is the best ever Please try their broccoli soup and their sticky toffee pudding. It was the warmest coziest stay. Definitely recommend!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Whitney F

Good stars for the Black Friar

Had such a lovely stay and will make this my go to spot in Inverness! I arrived quite late due to train delays and they couldn’t have been less bothered. Fixed me up something to eat in the bar and restaurant downstairs (which is excellent) straight away. My room was so comfortable and fully of lovely treats. The large bath was divine and the shower had excellent water pressure (a rarity when traveling!). The location is a 4 minute walk from the train station and proximal to great places to eat, enjoy live music, see historic sites, and take the train or bus to wherever you want to go beyond walking distance.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2024
Jennifer
The room was a little warm but the location, staff and room made up for any slight inconvenience.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2024
Margaret
Thank you for another wonderful stay. I will recommend and hope to visit again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2024
stephen
Great staff. Very nice room.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 Oct 2024
Lisa
It was a shame cause I walked in and smelt like badly kept toilets and our room was super noisy so we left after one night and we had paid for 2 …
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2024
Maree
Property is in a very convenient location. Comfortable beds and quiet except for creaky floorboards and the heater going off and not being able to turn back on. Breakfast could be better and the staff better trained as they were very young.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2024
Nicole
Jessica was the server that checked us in when we arrived and our server for the Sunday roast. She is just the best! On a busy night she was stuck with very low staff and was killing it! Very sweet and gave us great tips on how to get the right buses to areas outside of Inverness. The room was beautiful and such a great experience. I would stay there every time I visit Inverness and recommend it to everyone. Plus, the food is fantastic! I want the recipe to the sticky toffee pudding!
Leisure Family

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Black Friars
93 95 Academy St, Inverness, United Kingdom

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