Central Aberdeen Travel Guide

Aberdeen

A historic building with ornate architecture and a statue of a figure on horseback.
A modern library with multiple levels, glass railings, and extensive book collections.
A greenhouse with diverse tropical plants and flowers.
An interior of a church with stone columns, wooden pews, and stained glass windows.
A greenhouse with various plants and a pathway.

Stay near popular Central Aberdeen attractions

A modern building with a glass facade and the name "Union Square" on it. There are motorcycles parked in front, and a road with directional arrows.

Union Square Shopping Centre

8.6/10 (935 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.
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Things to do

Small-Group Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen

Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen

฿3,216
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Aberdeen Hidden Gems

Aberdeen Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

฿656
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour

Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

฿628
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)

฿672
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Dunnottar Castle and Coastal Heritage

Dunnottar Castle and Coastal Heritage

฿4,662
per adult
Dunnottar Castle and Coastal Heritage
North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen

North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen

฿3,216
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen
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Top hotels in Central Aberdeen

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

4 out of 5
Union Square Aberdeen Scotland
The price is ฿2,781 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿2,781
฿3,338 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,174 reviews)
"Good functional hotel close to station. Bathrooms could do with a refurbishment and food and beverage not great. Staff friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen

Station Hotel Aberdeen

3 out of 5
78 Guild Street Aberdeen Scotland
The price is ฿2,255 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿2,255
฿2,706 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"Comfortable room, although, being in the centre of the city, with traffic noise. Very pleasant food with good variety of options. Some minor problems in room, dealt with in the main by helpful staff, but issues like propping open a (very heavy) window with a lump of wood somewhat detract from the ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Station Hotel Aberdeen
Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street

Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street

3 out of 5
101 Crown Street Aberdeen Scotland
The price is ฿1,884 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿1,884
฿2,261 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Union Square Shopping Centre and The Trinity ...
7/10 Good! (767 reviews)
"We arrived and checked in at 2pm, we went to our room and it was discussing. There was blood on the toliet and bunch of hair. The beds were slightly dirty. The room smelled liked mold. We went to the front desk and I was less than happy with the front desk. We checked out and left to another hotel. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street
Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen

Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen

3.5 out of 5
1 Justice Mill Lane Aberdeen Scotland
The price is ฿2,781 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿2,781
฿3,338 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
Highland Aberdeen City Centre

Highland Aberdeen City Centre

3 out of 5
89-95 Crown Street Aberdeen Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,424 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿1,424
฿1,709 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Union Square Shopping Centre and The Trinity Centre ...
7.2/10 Good! (435 reviews)
"Where to start with this one! The pictures on Expedia don't match the room, the hotel when you check in is split into two hotels so I'd assume the pictures on the website are from the other hotel. The room we got was very old, the floor was very uneven - drawers even opened by themselves was that ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Highland Aberdeen City Centre
ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside

ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside

3 out of 5
15 Shiprow Aberdeen Scotland
The price is ฿1,804 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿1,804
฿2,165 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Hotel room was very hot. No such thing as air conditioning. I managed to get another fan from staff to try and make the room more bearable. Staff were brilliant and helpful. Just far too hot on the 5th floor to be able to sleep comfy."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside
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Where to stay in Central Aberdeen

Find the best Central Aberdeen areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A golden abstract sculpture in a fenced garden with a flagpole and lamp post in the background.
Photo by Bill Harrison
Open Photo by Bill Harrison

Dyce

Dyce is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Formartine and Buchan Way, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

A historic building with a stone facade, a stone staircase, and red flowers in the foreground.
Photo by Richard Slessor
Open Photo by Richard Slessor

Aberdeen West End

Aberdeen West End is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Queen Victoria Statue and Rubislaw Quarry while you're in town.

A greenhouse with glass walls, surrounded by lush gardens and statues.

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.

A stone building with a red door, a wooden fence, and a garden with potted plants and a blue chair.

Hanover

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

A historic building with a large dome and classical architecture.

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.

Central Aberdeen Travel Guide