Central Aberdeen Travel Guide

Aberdeen
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Popular places to visit

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University of Aberdeen

4.5/5(66 reviews)

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.

University of Aberdeen
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Aberdeen Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

Aberdeen Harbour
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Codonas Amusement Park

4/5(62 reviews)

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.

Codonas Amusement Park
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Duthie Park Winter Gardens

4.5/5(70 reviews)

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.

Duthie Park Winter Gardens
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King's College

4.5/5(36 reviews)

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.

King's College
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Gordon Highlanders Museum

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Trace the 200-year history of the Gordon Highlanders from the Napoleonic Wars to today and discover the stories of the soldiers through displays and film.

Gordon Highlanders Museum

Things to do

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Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen

฿28,005
Per adult
Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen
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Private Deeside Walking Tour to Kings Secret Retreat & Castle/Distillery Visit

฿22,217
Per adult
Private Deeside Walking Tour to Kings Secret Retreat & Castle/Distillery Visit
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3 hour Gin School Experience in Aberdeen

฿5,343
Per adult
3 hour Gin School Experience in Aberdeen
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Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen

฿4,690
Per adult
Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen
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Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour

฿1,202
Per adult
Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
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Discover Aberdeen's Amazing Street Art: Private 2-hour Tour

฿8,105
Per adult
Discover Aberdeen's Amazing Street Art: Private 2-hour Tour
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Top hotels in Central Aberdeen

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
3 out of 5
43-45 Market Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ฿2,258 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿2,258
per night
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (661 reviews)
Wonderful stay
"Friendly relaxed hotel in a good location for exploring Aberdeen. Very nicely decorated big bedroom & bathroom, big comfy bed. Been on a 2 week trip in Scotland staying at 6 hotels & the housekeeping & cleanliness of this room was by far the best."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2024

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ฿3,485 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿3,485
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Great city centre hotel
"Always a lovely hotel to stay in. Staff are friendly and helpful. Spacious room with a very comfortable bed. Only complaint was that the heating was on and I couldn’t adjust it which made the room very warm."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2024

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
4 out of 5
Union Square, Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ฿2,474 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿2,474
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2024

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Chapel Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ฿2,271 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿2,271
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice enough hotel, nothing amazing or bad about it. Fits the price. A shame there is no free car park."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2024

Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
4 out of 5
1 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ฿2,633 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿2,633
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
Great staff, great location, great stay
"Overall great hotel"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2024

Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
4 out of 5
10-14 Union Terrace, Aberdeen, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,672 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿2,672
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"The property is in a prime position for both the shops and His Majesty's Theatre. The room was lovely, big and clean. The beds were extremely comfortable. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2024

Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Aberdeen

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Aberdeen West End

Visitors highly recommend Aberdeen West End for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Queen Victoria Statue while you're in town.

Aberdeen West End
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Altens

While Altens isn't home to many top sights, Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club) are some notable places to visit nearby.

Altens
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Cove

4/5(55 area reviews)

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.

Cove
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Bucksburn

4/5(43 area reviews)

Travellers enjoy Bucksburn for its breweries and golf courses. Consider checking out Auchmill Golf Course while you're in the area.

Bucksburn
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Cults

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Cults is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Hazlehead Park and Gordon Highlanders Museum if you have time to explore the area.

Cults
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Kingswells

4/5(17 area reviews)

Spas and restaurants are notable features of Kingswells. You might consider stopping by Brimmond Hill Country Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Kingswells

Central Aberdeen Travel Guide