Guesthouse
 Alban and Abbey House

8 and 8A Bruce Gardens, Inverness, IV3 5EN, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.3
Very Good
687 reviews

Clean and well maintained room and building. Very calm and quiet neighborhood just steps away from the crowds in center city.

Alan United States of America

spacious room and free parking off street. Lovely location in Inverness

David United States of America

The location was wonderful, within walking distance to shops and restaurants in Inverness. Free parking was great!!

Palmer United States of America

The location was pretty good. 10 minute walk towards the center of Inverness. Pretty quite street at night and available free parking. Great value for the price.

Sarah United States of America

very clean, spacious, good location. excellent value for the money.

Ioulia Canada

Staff very friendly. Room was spotless. Bed was very comfortable. Location was perfect for our requirements.

Michael United Kingdom

spotlessly clean room and bathroom, comfy bed and plenty of space.

Annisa United Kingdom

Very nice room was in another property so we could come and go as we pleased.it was very clean and close to amenities. The host was very welcoming and gave us a map to the surrounding area pointing out where we could sight see and restaurants near by.

Lucy United Kingdom

Large room, nice and warm. Very comfy bed. Very clean.

Mishal United Kingdom

The room was quiet and clean. Especially the bathroom made a very clean impression and was well heated. Wifi was pretty strong, absolutely no problem there. Check-in and -out was reasonably easy, although not in the same house

Dan Switzerland
8.3
Very Good
687 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Clean and well maintained room and building. Very calm and quiet neighborhood just steps away from the crowds in center city.”
    Alan Alan United States of America United States of America
  • “spacious room and free parking off street. Lovely location in Inverness”
    David David United States of America United States of America
  • “The location was wonderful, within walking distance to shops and restaurants in Inverness. Free parking was great!!”
    Palmer Palmer United States of America United States of America
  • “The location was pretty good. 10 minute walk towards the center of Inverness. Pretty quite street at night and available free parking. Great value for the price.”
    Sarah Sarah United States of America United States of America
  • “very clean, spacious, good location. excellent value for the money.”
    Ioulia Ioulia Canada Canada
  • “Staff very friendly. Room was spotless. Bed was very comfortable. Location was perfect for our requirements.”
    Michael Michael United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “spotlessly clean room and bathroom, comfy bed and plenty of space.”
    Annisa Annisa United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very nice room was in another property so we could come and go as we pleased.it was very clean and close to amenities.”
    Lucy Lucy United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Large room, nice and warm. Very comfy bed. Very clean.”
    Mishal Mishal United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The room was quiet and clean. Especially the bathroom made a very clean impression and was well heated. Wifi was pretty strong, absolutely no problem there.”
    Dan Dan Switzerland Switzerland

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location8.9
  • Free WiFi8.9

Stay in the heart of Inverness – Great location - show map

Quietly located, the Alban and Abbey guest house offers room-only accommodations, just 10 minutes' walk from the center of Inverness. With free private parking and free WiFi throughout, it is close to the city’s restaurants, museums, and theaters.

The rooms include a Freeview TV, alarm clock, and tea and coffee making facilities. The en suite bath or shower rooms have a hairdryer.

Numerous eateries can be found in the Eastgate Shopping Center, which is just 15 minutes’ walk from the house. The property does not offer breakfast.

Alban and Abbey House guests can take a 15-minute stroll over the River Ness, towards Inverness Castle. Inverness Railway Station is just 13 minutes’ walk away and Inverness Golf Club is a 5-minute drive.

This is our guests' favorite part of Inverness, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Alban and Abbey House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 24, 2013

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Inverness, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9!

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

8.3
Very Good · 687 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location8.9
  • Free WiFi8.9

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  • Alan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Clean and well maintained room and building. Very calm and quiet neighborhood just steps away from the crowds in center city.”
  • David
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “spacious room and free parking off street. Lovely location in Inverness”
  • Palmer
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location was wonderful, within walking distance to shops and restaurants in Inverness. Free parking was great!!”
  • Sarah
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location was pretty good. 10 minute walk towards the center of Inverness. Pretty quite street at night and available free parking. Great value for the price.”
  • Ioulia
    CanadaCanada
    “very clean, spacious, good location. excellent value for the money.”
  • Michael
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Staff very friendly. Room was spotless. Bed was very comfortable. Location was perfect for our requirements.”
  • Annisa
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “spotlessly clean room and bathroom, comfy bed and plenty of space.”
  • Lucy
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very nice room was in another property so we could come and go as we pleased.it was very clean and close to amenities. The host was very welcoming and gave us a map to the surrounding area pointing out where we could sight see and restaurants near...”
  • Mishal
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Large room, nice and warm. Very comfy bed. Very clean.”
  • Dan
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    “The room was quiet and clean. Especially the bathroom made a very clean impression and was well heated. Wifi was pretty strong, absolutely no problem there. Check-in and -out was reasonably easy, although not in the same house”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is Breakfast included
    No breakfast is provided at this property, no! There's many great cafés nearby, and the town centre is just a ten minute walk away.
    Answered on January 3, 2020
  • hi can you please tell if u can joost come in to the hotel to get a room for 2 people or do u need to book it online coz of covid thanks
    It is not a problem to arrive at our guest house & book directly. Regards, Margaret.
    Answered on September 16, 2021
  • Do you have a booking for me on the following dates 12th - 14th March as I have misplaced my booking info.
    Can you call us here at the property please and we can check this for you, as there is no information with this request, so I am afraid we don't know who you are. Best regards Eileen
    Answered on January 26, 2022
  • Hello, I’m hopefully solo cycling the NC500 on my retirement in April (COVID allowing) and am looking to book a room on 20th and 27th and hopefully rent a space in a shed or garage in between to store my bike bag, could you accommodate ? Thank you.
    Hallo, Yes we can accommodate a bike bag for the week you are cycling the NC500... should be fun! kind regards sheila
    Answered on January 4, 2022
  • Hi we are looking at cycling Inverness to Oban this coming Wednesday do you have a safe place to store two bikes? Many thanks
    Good afternoon We have a large on site car park at the rear of the property where you can leave your bikes. Best regards Eileen
    Answered on August 3, 2020

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Host Info

9
Host Review Score
The Alban and Abbey has 16 en suite rooms comprising of single, double, twin, family of 4, and quadruple rooms. Each room has all the facilities required for a comfortable stay including en-suite shower rooms, tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryer, Freeview TV and free WiFi. Alban Abbey are run as one unit by the Rowan Guest House Group who also owns the Ardross Glencairn on Ardross Street. It is at this location that reception for check in is situated. All check in is carried out from here, but all amenities required for your stay are situated within Alban Abbey. Menus for places to eat breakfast and dinner are on display as there is no food served at this property. There is also information on things to do in and around Inverness and a map of Inverness with key on display in both houses. Although reception is off site, one of the owners lives on the premises for any questions or help you may need during your stay.
The Alban Abbey is run by a small management team including 2 generations of the Rowan Family, with the 3rd generation “helping out” now and then! We have a fantastic team of managers and room staff to make sure your stay is an enjoyable one and we look forward to meeting you soon.
Language spoken: English
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • RNI Community Hospital
    0.3 miles
  • Caledonian Canal
    0.3 miles
  • Inverness Castle
    0.4 miles
  • Inverness Museum & Art Gallery
    0.4 miles
  • Caledonian Thistle
    1.6 miles
  • Raigmore Hospital
    1.6 miles
  • University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness
    2 miles
  • Culloden Battlefield
    5.2 miles
  • Castle Stuart Golf Links
    6.2 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Urquharts Restaurant
    0.3 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Encore Une Fois
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • Aigas Golf Course
    8.4 miles
  • Fort George
    9.7 miles
  • Kilravock Castle
    9.8 miles
  • Cawdor Castle
    12 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River River Ness
    0.4 miles
  • Lake Loch Ness
    18 miles
Public transit
  • Train Inverness Train Station
    0.6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Inverness Airport
    8.3 miles
How to get to Alban and Abbey House from Inverness Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Alban and Abbey House

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Check-in

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

6:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Alban and Abbey House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please be aware that this property does not offer breakfast or any other meals. All rooms are on a room-only basis.

Check-in will not be at the property directly, but at the Ardross Glencairn Guest house, which is approximately 900 feet away. An email will be sent from the property at time of booking with instructions regarding check in.

All payments for your stay will be taken from the card used at the time of booking. This is usually debited the evening before arrival. If you wish to pay with a different card, please contact the property at least 2 days before arrival to ensure they have the correct card details for payment. However, if you wish to pay with cash, this is not a problem and can be done so on check-in. The property require 2 days notice before the date of check-in to ensure your card is not charged.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate stag, hen and similar parties.

FAQs about Alban and Abbey House

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Alban and Abbey House by:

    • Car 25min

  • Room options at Alban and Abbey House include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Quad

  • Check-in at Alban and Abbey House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Alban and Abbey House is 2,600 feet from the center of Inverness.

  • The prices at Alban and Abbey House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Alban and Abbey House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):