Merchant Quarter Travel Guide
Aberdeen
Visit Merchant Quarter
Popular places to visit
University of Aberdeen
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Aberdeen during your trip to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Aberdeen Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Duthie Park Winter Gardens
Walk amid tropical rainforests or arid displays dotted with cacti at this beautiful garden set within a collection of large glasshouses in a pretty city park.
Codonas Amusement Park
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Codonas Amusement Park during your visit to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Aberdeen Arts Centre
Enjoy a performance at Aberdeen Arts Centre, a popular theatre in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
King's College
Explore the campus of King's College during your trip to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen
Top hotels in Merchant Quarter
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Check in and out online were both faultless. Room was clean and kept that way during our stay. Friendly staff and good selection of food for breakfast. Nice bar area for drinks, coffee and meals.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Station Hotel Aberdeen
Spotless rooms. Good food. Nice reception staff
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Upgraded room was very big, floors were quite creeky. Bathroom was nice.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside
Clean and friendly with good breakfast selection
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Rox Hotel Aberdeen by Compass Hospitality
Fine hotel
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Royal Athenaeum Suites
It had a kitchen in the room. Good location. Poor parking and directions to hotel. Once there is was nice.
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Merchant Quarter
Central Aberdeen
Travellers to Central Aberdeen praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Aberdeen Music Hall and Union Terrace Gardens.
Hanover
While visiting Hanover, you might make a stop by sights like Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour.
George Street
While George Street isn't home to many top sights, His Majesty's Theatre and Union Terrace Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rosemount
When in Rosemount, you can plan a visit to His Majesty's Theatre and Aberdeen Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Torry
While visiting Torry, you might make a stop by sights like Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club) and Torry Battery.
