Black Friars, an upscale bed & breakfast in Inverness City Centre, offers a warm welcome with a bar and restaurant. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, store your luggage safely and enjoy the helpful staff that has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Black Friars offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Inverness Castle. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets stay free (dogs and cats only, 2 total)
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Offsite parking nearby (GBP 10 per night)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 per person
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 10 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Black Friars Inverness
Black Friars Bed & breakfast
Black Friars Bed & breakfast Inverness
Frequently asked questions
Does Black Friars offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Black Friars does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Black Friars?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free, with a limit of 2 total. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Black Friars?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Black Friars.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Black Friars?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Black Friars?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Black Friars like?
Black Friars is a short 6-minute walk from Inverness Station and 8 minutes' walk from Inverness Castle.
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Black Friars Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Dec 5, 2024
Nice pub style restaurant nice clean comfy room
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2024
Thank you for another wonderful stay. I will recommend and hope to visit again.
Margaret
Margaret, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2024
The room was a little warm but the location, staff and room made up for any slight inconvenience.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2024
Good stay near train station.
staff was very accommodating, room was nicely furnished, bed was comfortable. Food was also good.
Ed
Ed, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
Great staff. Very nice room.
stephen
stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2024
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!
Dulce
Dulce, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2024
I’d stay again.
Great place to stay during your vacation. Recommend.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
We enjoyed our stay here very much. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 23, 2024
The room was lovely and quiet, even being on a busy thoroughfare.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2024
Warm welcome… beautiful rooms.
Really beautiful renovated property. Rooms well appointed with so many wonderful touches like complimentary savoury and sweet snacks. We were staying her under sad circumstances… the staff were so attentive and caring.
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2024
Very clean, friendly, and had good food.
William
William, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 2, 2024
This was an excellent place to stay extremely convenient for walking to dining options and having a beverage around town.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
We had a wonderful stay. First night after 15 hours of travel. It was quiet, the bed was comfortable, and the curtains blocked out all sunlight. We slept for 12 hours!
Lindsay
Lindsay, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2024
Great little place in a great location in Inverness! The staff was excellent and the rooms were clean and well appointed. Lots of shops and restaurants right outside the door. I would definitely stay here again!
Lallah
Lallah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
Loved this spot! We spent a week in Scotland and stayed at 5 different hotels. This was by far my favorite. The room was super clean and the bathroom was nice and spacious. We had dinner in the pub and the food was delicious. The staff was so friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Darrin
Darrin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
Beautiful room and well appointed. Lovely pub with quintessential pub food. Great for post day pints. Staff was wonderful. If you’re in Inverness it’s worth every penny or farthing rather.
john
john, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 25, 2024
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.
Maree
Maree, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2024
This is my second time staying there and it’s just as good this time as it was last time.
Suzanne
Suzanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2022
Was a great place for family to stay.
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2024
We absolutely loved this hotel, it's small and quaint. super clean and connected to a restaurant and bar. Staff was awesome and I would def recommend this hotel. Our stay was awesome and its in walking distance to the bus station and city centre for shopping and dining.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2024
Great place to stop over in Inverness. Charming Inn feeling to the room and easily walkable to the best of Inverness!
Valarie
Valarie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2023
Great location, friendly staff.
Colleen
Colleen, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 29, 2024
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 …
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 25, 2024
Great location, very easy to utilize train and bus and very close to the tour pick ups, nice rooms not handicapped accessible just as fyi - pub was great views from rooms not so much
Margaret
Margaret, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2024
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.