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Black Friars

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with a restaurant, a short walk to Inverness Castle

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Deluxe Double Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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93-95 Academy St, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1LX
  • Inverness Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Inverness Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Eden Court Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Double Room

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
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

About the area

Inverness

At Black Friars you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Inverness Castle and Victorian Market. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The bed & breakfast's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and luggage storage. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Inverness City Centre B&B include Eastgate Shopping Centre and Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Victorian Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Inverness Museum and Art Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.5 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 Station - 6 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scotch & Rye - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hootananny - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar & Rooms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The King's Highway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe de Paulo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Black Friars

Bed & breakfast with a restaurant, a short walk to 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 bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Inverness bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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

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.

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: from 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 on-site 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 all 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

Black Friars Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 293 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family room close to train station and short walk to the river and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miltiadis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique boutique style accommodations with great view of city and wonderful restaurant downstairs!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Riley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cate, South Lake Tahoe

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Newport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying at Black Friars. The staff were really great. The food and drinks were good as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice pub style restaurant nice clean comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dulce, Houston

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024