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Last updated: October 2026

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Best Apartments & Aparthotels for Long Stays in Inverness

Apartments and aparthotels in Inverness rated 8 or higher by guests, for stays of a few weeks or a month, with the best neighbourhoods and practical tips.

Best Apartments & Aparthotels for Long Stays in Inverness

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Best Apartments & Aparthotels for Long Stays in Inverness

Our top pick for a long stay in Inverness is Apartment 101 Kingsmills Road in Inverness City Centre, rated 9.8 from 200 Booking.com reviews. Apartment at Drummond Crescent is a strong alternative at 9.9.

Best Apartments & Aparthotels for Long Stays in Inverness

7 places · Checked October 2026

Apartment 101 Kingsmills Road — Inverness City Centre
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★ 9.8 Exceptional

Inverness City Centre

Apartment 101 Kingsmills Road

In Inverness City Centre. Booking.com puts it about 1.1 km from the centre. Guests score it 9.8 out of 10 across 200 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.8 guest score from 200 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Apartment at Drummond Crescent — Inverness
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★ 9.9 Exceptional

In Inverness. Booking.com puts it about 2.1 km from the centre. Guests score it 9.9 out of 10 across 112 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.9 guest score from 112 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Pinewood Cottage Apartment & B&B Inverness — Inverness City Centre
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★ 9.7 Exceptional

In Inverness City Centre. Booking.com puts it about 1.4 km from the centre. Guests score it 9.7 out of 10 across 308 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.7 guest score from 308 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Stā by The Bridge, Inverness City Centre — Inverness City Centre
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★ 9.7 Exceptional

In Inverness City Centre. Booking.com puts it about 320 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.7 out of 10 across 135 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.7 guest score from 135 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

travelNess Apartment — Inverness
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★ 9.8 Exceptional

In Inverness. Booking.com puts it about 3.7 km from the centre. Guests score it 9.8 out of 10 across 79 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.8 guest score from 79 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Easdale House Apartments — Inverness City Centre
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★ 9.8 Exceptional

Inverness City Centre

Easdale House Apartments

In Inverness City Centre. Booking.com puts it about 640 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.8 out of 10 across 173 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.8 guest score from 173 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

The Stags Head Apartment — Inverness City Centre
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★ 9.9 Exceptional

Inverness City Centre

The Stags Head Apartment

In Inverness City Centre. Booking.com puts it about 320 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.9 out of 10 across 110 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.9 guest score from 110 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

About This Guide

Inverness suits a few weeks as a base for the Highlands, for remote workers who want a small city with good rail links, and for people working on the NC500 route or in the area. It is compact, walkable and has all the services of a regional capital. Winter days are short and often wet, so choose accommodation you are happy to spend time in.

Best neighbourhoods for a longer stay

  • City centre and the Ness riverside: Walkable to shops, supermarkets, trains and buses, with the river path and Ness Islands close by.
  • Crown and Old Edinburgh Road: Residential streets within a ten-minute walk of the centre, usually quieter than the riverside.
  • Culloden and the east side: More space and often cheaper rentals, with bus links into town, but you will want a car for evenings out.

Good to know

  • Daylight is about 6.5 hours at midwinter, so plan walks and day trips for the middle of the day.
  • Trains run to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow, and the Kyle of Lochalsh line goes west. A car helps for most Highland day trips.
  • Pick a place with good heating and check broadband speeds with the host before booking if you are working remotely.

How we picked: these are apartments and aparthotels in Inverness rated 8 or higher by Booking.com guests, so you usually get a kitchen and more space for a longer stay. Checked in October 2026.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Inverness a good base for a month?

Yes, if you like a small city with the countryside close by. It has shops, supermarkets, theatre and rail links, and you can reach Loch Ness and the coast in under an hour.

Do I need a car?

Not for living in the city. For Highland day trips outside bus and train routes, a car is far more flexible, especially in winter.

Is winter in Inverness very cold?

It is cool and damp rather than extreme. Highs average about 7°C and lows about 2°C in December, with rain on around 14 days.

Which hotel in this guide has the best guest score?

Apartment at Drummond Crescent has the highest score of the places in this guide for a long stay: 9.9 out of 10 from 112 Booking.com reviews (checked October 2026).

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