Inverness

This spot offers true five-star luxury in the form of spacious and stylish rooms, one of Inverness's best fine-dining restaurants (Torrish), and a verdant riverside location. — Fodor's

Great food and excellent fishing distinguish this stylish hotel with exclusive access to a stretch of the River Nairn. — Fodor's

Boutique B&B makes for a practical and stylish base, with owner Lorraine Freel's talent for interior design seen in the bespoke dining room chairs and handmade wallpaper. — Fodor's

Boutique chic meets the Highlands in this slick and sophisticated little hotel, where an elegant Georgian exterior conceals an oasis of contemporary cool. — Lonely Planet

A 20-minute walk from the city center, this neat and modern B&B is a rare find...the inn has bedrooms that are neatly decorated in cream, oatmeal, and other neutral tones. — Fodor's

This may be Inverness’ smallest hostel (34 beds), but it’s hugely popular. It’s a friendly, quiet place...the dorms and kitchen can be a bit cramped, but the showers are great. — Lonely Planet

This family-run stone villa dating from 1879 extends a warm welcome with a roaring fire. — Fodor's

Built in Highland-lodge style, the rooms are decorated in bold colors and have vibrant artwork. — Fodor's

Behind the Blue Crab Restaurant, the three rooms are pleasantly simple with pine floors, nice furniture and views overlooking Rockly Bay. — Lonely Planet

Offers luxurious self-catering accommodations right in the city center, many with delightful balcony views of the River Ness. Each of the one- or two-bedroom apartments features designer interiors. — Fodor's

Two of the six bedrooms here are family rooms, and there’s a spacious lounge equipped with games consoles, DVDs and board games. — Lonely Planet

Its turrets reflected in a glassy lake, looks like something from a Scottish fairy tale. The interior decor is satisfyingly old-school...guest rooms are reasonably sized; some have four-poster beds. — Fodor's