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Black Friars

4.0 star property
Upscale bed & breakfast, a short walk to Inverness Castle
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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Front of property
Dining
Executive Double Room | Street view
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
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  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFi
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10/10 Excellent

Because we missed our connecting flight we were going to miss the check in window. I called and was assured someone wou...
Martha
Jul 21, 2024
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Victorian Market - 4 min walk
  • Inverness Museum and Art Gallery - 6 min walk
  • Inverness Castle - 8 min walk
  • Inverness Cathedral - 11 min walk
  • Eden Court Theatre - 14 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The King's Highway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Scotch & Rye - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Platform 8 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mustard Seed Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Esco Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Black Friars

Upscale bed & breakfast located in Inverness City Centre
Close to 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

Languages

English

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

  • 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 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

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 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 Jul 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Friars on Jul 28, 2024 start from $157.73, excluding 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 at Black Friars?

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.

Black Friars Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 228 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 228 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 228 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 228 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 228 reviews" "

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

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Because we missed our connecting flight we were going to miss the check in window. I called and was assured someone would wait for me until I arrived. Which they did. The bed was so comfortable that we got our much needed rest.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here very much. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were located above the Black Friars pub. It was a unique experience. The pub had great live music and food. The room was great, very roomy the bed was very comfortable. Th area was surrounded by restaurants and shopping. Parks and the river were very close by. There was a public parking lot a couple blocks away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The place itself was nice. There was a pay lot up the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly, and had good food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret, Easton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Vivian

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant room, friendly and helpful staff. Pub downstairs had good food and lovely ambiance. Was unsure at first staying above a pub as I was travelling with my child, but it felt comfortable and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Mindy

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Moreno Valley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Karl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was okay- but for the price it was a let down. Breakfast was some cornflakes, yogurt and canned fruit - poor. Bar was uninviting with limited beer options. Parking was only available at the garage a few blocks away. Staff seemed mostly looking forward to having their shift end. Must be better options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent place to stay extremely convenient for walking to dining options and having a beverage around town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Black Friars! Our room was very spacious and comfortable and we heard no noise from the pub or street below. It is very conveniently located in downtown Inverness, just a few minutes' walk from the train station, and very close to the river and the shops. The pub below is great and has very nice staff and tasty food. We would absolutely stay again if and when we return to the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Didn’t sleep for two days because the floor boards are very noisy. You can hear everyone around you at 430 am. Otherwise nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha, Woodstock

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a few blocks from pedestrian shopping street. Lovely town. No elevator. Convenient eating since it’s above a restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stop over in Inverness. Charming Inn feeling to the room and easily walkable to the best of Inverness!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Must park off site and walk from parking garage with your luggage to the property which is a challenge in the weather and with children in tow. The rooms themselves were nice and large for a family and very quiet for a city center room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great if you enjoy a cold room
The hotel was just as expected and the staff were great. The room was small but tidy. There is a bar and restaurant that was lovely. The one major issue that we encountered on the trip was the temperature of the room, VERY cold and no extra blankets. It wasn’t just our room as we made friends with somebody else that was staying. The radiator in the rooms do not work unless you turn up the thermostat in the main hall way, which controls the temperatures for everyone’s room. Before we discovered this, we called the many numbers that were provided for a manager and nobody answered (2 numbers were not working and there is no one on site after 10pm) and nobody returned my email and nobody responded to my voicemails. Very bad customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, great staff. Rooms well presented but a little deficient in maintenance. Food good and pleasant ambience
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Gayle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, poor location
The hotel is lovely and the food good, however it is very noisy at night. There is a pub/disco right across the road which kept us up half the night. Not suitable for families at weekend. The stairs to the room are very steep and narrow so difficult to manage with bags.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large comfortable rooms. Short walk from station. Central for exploring Inverness. Many bars and restaurants nearby. Good breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Comfortable Beds
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0