Central Aberdeen Travel Guide
Aberdeen
Visit Central Aberdeen
Popular places to visit
Union Square Shopping Centre
During your trip to Aberdeen, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Union Square Shopping Centre. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
His Majesty's Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at His Majesty's Theatre on your trip to Aberdeen. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Aberdeen Arts Centre
Enjoy a performance at Aberdeen Arts Centre, a popular theatre in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Aberdeen Maritime Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Marischal Museum
Be awestruck by the ornate Gothic-revival architecture of the second-largest granite building in the world, a civic landmark that was the former home of a museum.
Academy
During your trip to Aberdeen, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Academy. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen
Aberdeen Half Day: Dunnottar Castle & Highland Boundary Geology
Top hotels in Central Aberdeen
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
"Excellent as always."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Station Hotel Aberdeen
"Room was clean and spacious but they could have made better use of the space. The staff were sufficient but no real interest. Disappointingly, there was the car park tax which many hotel employ these days but at least it was secure. Breakfast was buffet style which isn’t my first choice. Overall ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street
"Great location. Everything else very dated"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
"The stay at the park in was ok. The curtains in the room were insufficient. With daylight at 4am, the whole room was lit up and made it hard to sleep. I was going to bring up this issue at check out, but was not even asked how my stay was. See attached photos at 4am."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen
"Having been in international business all my working life, I have spent nights in virtually hundreds of hotels, from 5-star to 3-star etc. worldwide. This hotel should never be booked by anybody arriving by car. There is zero signposting for it, nor can you see it from the street as it is based between ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG
"staff were very helpful and friendly.. however our room was facing the street and right outside our window was a city maintenance crew using a crane at 7 am"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Where to stay in Central Aberdeen
Dyce
Dyce is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Formartine and Buchan Way, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Ferryhill
While Ferryhill isn't home to many top sights, Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Union Square Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hanover
While visiting Hanover, you might make a stop by sights like Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour.
Aberdeen West End
Aberdeen West End is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rubislaw Quarry and Queen Victoria Statue while you're in town.
Cove
Some popular features of Cove include its restaurants and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Duthie Park Winter Gardens or Aberdeen Harbour are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
