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Black Friars

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to Inverness Castle

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This upscale accommodation in Inverness City Centre combines comfort with convenience. Guests appreciate the in-room WiFi, secure luggage storage, and especially the attentive staff who consistently make a positive impression on visitors.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AED 240
AED 288 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

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Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Family Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Executive Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
93-95 Academy St, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1LX

What's nearby

  • Victorian Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 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

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 6 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The King's Highway (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hootananny - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪MacGregor's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Black Friars

Upscale bed & breakfast near Inverness Castle
Black Friars provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Black Friars boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Black Friars Inverness
Black Friars Bed & breakfast
Black Friars Bed & breakfast Inverness

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Friars pet-friendly?

Yes, Black Friars allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Black Friars?

As of 5 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Friars on 5 January 2026 start from $95.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Black Friars doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Black Friars?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Black Friars?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Friars located?

Located in Inverness City Centre, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Victorian Market and Inverness Castle. Eastgate Shopping Centre and Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre are also within 10 minutes. Inverness Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Black Friars Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 326 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nicely made up, very clean with restaurant conveniently downstairs. Small room was well done and well located close to the bus/train.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed here a few times and always had great experiences. All the staff are so friendly and helpful. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very nicely appointed. Needed a few repairs shower drain cover and toilet minor leak. Breakfast good variety but ran out of items quickly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Great stay. Only issue was the lack of an elevator. I knew it going in, but it was harder than I thought.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

kelsey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cigarette butts at the door
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place. Everyone was very friendly, nice, and helpful! The restaurant was also great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was such a quaint room right in the heart of town, near train station and lots of walking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

6/10 Okay

Mayumi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We paid more than $550 per night. The room was ok, but the breakfast was awful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Greyson

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not like this property, spent WAY too much for what we got. Would not recommend. Beds are horrible, bathroom felt and was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were incredible!@!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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