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.
Fort George
You can find out about the history of Inverness when you stop by Fort George. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch
Day Tour to Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
West Highland Lochs & Castles from Edinburgh
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness
Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour
Merkinch Hotel Deals
The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery
"The room was small and outdated. Worst of all was there are no blackout curtains. The sun was coming up at 4:30am so I was wide awake by 4;45am. Not fun. Left me tired all day!"
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
B&B HOTEL Inverness
"A very basic room for a very high nightly rate-- definitely a mismatch!"
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality
"It's a bare minimum place to sleep"
Reviewed on Jun 9, 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.
