Central Aberdeen Travel Guide

Aberdeen

Marischal Museum featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture
Gordon Highlanders Museum showing street scenes and a house
Aberdeen showing interior views
Cathedral of St. Machar which includes interior views, a church or cathedral and religious elements
Marischal Museum showing street scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Popular places to visit

Aberdeen Arts Centre

Aberdeen Arts Centre

4/5(18 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Aberdeen Arts Centre, a popular theatre in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

Aberdeen Arts Centre
Marischal Museum which includes heritage elements

Marischal Museum

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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.

Marischal Museum

Union Square Shopping Centre

4.5/5(247 reviews)

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.

Union Square Shopping Centre

His Majesty's Theatre

4.5/5(62 reviews)

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.

His Majesty's Theatre

Aberdeen Music Hall

4/5(28 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Aberdeen Music Hall during your stay in Aberdeen. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.

Aberdeen Music Hall

Union Terrace Gardens

4/5(50 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Union Terrace Gardens, a lovely green space in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

Union Terrace Gardens

Things to do

Small-Group Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen

Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen

฿3,034
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Small-Group Speyside Whisky Trail Full-Day Tour

Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen

฿4,854
per adult
Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour

Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

฿607
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour

Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

฿650
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Historical Adventure to St Andrews & Dundee from Aberdeen

Historical Adventure to St Andrews & Dundee from Aberdeen

฿2,990
per adult
Historical Adventure to St Andrews & Dundee from Aberdeen
Balmoral Castle

Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen

฿27,259
per traveller
Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen
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Top hotels in Central Aberdeen

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

4 out of 5
Union Square, Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ฿2,267 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,267
฿2,720 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,060 reviews)
"Perfect location"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen

Station Hotel Aberdeen

3 out of 5
78 Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,022 reviews)
"There was a problem (out of their control) with the room but they were very nice and comped us drinks and parking and breakfast. Great service."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

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Station Hotel Aberdeen
Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen

Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen

3.5 out of 5
1 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ฿2,410 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,410
฿2,893 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Good stay
"Nice hotel in good location, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

3.5 out of 5
Guestrow, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ฿3,382 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿3,382
฿4,058 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
Aberdeen short stay
"We thought the hotel was excellent value for money. The bed was very comfy, The bathroom was spacious and there were kitchen facilities in the room if required. We also enjoyed a good breakfast on the day of our departure."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen
ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside

ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside

3 out of 5
15 Shiprow, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ฿1,762 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿1,762
฿2,114 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"I liked the dinner options if you wanted to stay in. The staff were always friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel

3 out of 5
43-45 Market Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ฿2,401 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,401
฿2,881 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (857 reviews)
"Very close to bus and train station so able to walk to property on arrival. Liked the hotel but our neighbour in next room kept banging the door shut. He also tried the door to our room at midnight on our first night. Not sure if drunk or just didn't realise it wasn't his room but woke us all up. ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Aberdeen

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Merchant Quarter

If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, The Trinity Centre and Aberdeen Maritime Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Merchant Quarter
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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.

George Street
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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.

Rosemount
Duthie Park Winter Gardens which includes interior views and a garden

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.

Ferryhill
Aberdeen which includes street scenes

Hanover

While visiting Hanover, you might make a stop by sights like Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour.

Hanover
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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.

Aberdeen West End

Central Aberdeen Travel Guide