Merchant Quarter Travel Guide
Aberdeen
Visit Merchant Quarter
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’s Distillery Discovery Tour
Top hotels in Merchant Quarter
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
"Lovely spacious and clean room, although very warm! Breakfast ok but the orange juice was very watered down and there was limited fruit/puree to have with yoghurt, despite the menu info."
Reviewed on 26 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
ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside
"Had a great two night stay here while exploring the city and surrounding area. I arrived very early as came up on the sleeper train. Dropped my bag off and went off wandering. After a couple of hours I didn’t feel great so on the slim off chance headed back to the hotel, explained that I wasn’t feeling ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
"Staff weren't the friendliest. No information given at reception about restaurant and bar hours or how the breakfast buffet worked."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Carmelite Hotel
"Nice stay Good location"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Rox Hotel Aberdeen by Compass Hospitality
"Lady at front was great but had to leave hotels due to issues."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
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, Bon-Accord Centre and His Majesty's Theatre 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.
Sunnybank
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunnybank and surrounding area, you can visit Bon-Accord Centre and Cathedral of St. Machar.
