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Talisker

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Inverness Castle

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Garden
Interior entrance
Free daily buffet breakfast
Double Room, River View | View from room
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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25 Ness Bank, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 4SF
  • Place, Eden Court Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverness Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, River View

Double Room, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Garden View

Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room (small)

Single Room (small)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, River View

Single Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Garden View (Room 2)

Double Room, Garden View (Room 2)

Highlights

Heating
Bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Inverness

Talisker places you steps from Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery and within a short 5-minute stroll of Bellfield Park. Highlights at this guest house include free buffet breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Near this 3-property class Inverness City Centre guest house, you'll find Inverness Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Eden Court Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Inverness Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Victorian Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 15 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny Foxes - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Grain & Grind - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Number 27 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Xoko - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Tavern - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Talisker

Guesthouse with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Inverness Castle
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Inverness guest house is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Talisker offers 6 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Inverness guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9 AM

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Talisker?

Talisker offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Talisker?

Yep, Talisker has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Talisker?

The closest beach to Talisker is Dores Beach (11.8 km).

Does Talisker serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Talisker?

No, Talisker does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Talisker?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Talisker?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Talisker?

There isn't one on site, but Torvean Golf Club is a short 13-minute walk away.

Reviews

Talisker Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 96 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Holly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Dresden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice owners, clean comfortable room. Very pleasant stay. Parking is a little tight but better than being on the street for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money. Centrally located and easy to walk to the local restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, 5 stars, would go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Lovely staying Inverness

Great location. Beautiful view of the river. Friendly and responsive host. Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Davina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Islay

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tenille

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

6/10 Okay

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rosa

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

Value for money & clean

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

10/10 Excellent

Hans

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building in a great location overlooking the river. Clean and comfortable but the room was a little cramped with its sloping roof.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property. I found the room chilly and a little difficult to get it warm, the host very kindly supplied a space heater
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Hilary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pascale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Caroline

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023