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

฿2,664
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour

Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

฿655
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour

Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

฿611
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
From Aberdeen: Guided Day Trip & Castle Visit

From Aberdeen: Guided Day Trip, Coast & Castle Visit

฿4,324
per adult
From Aberdeen: Guided Day Trip, Coast & Castle Visit
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen

The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen

฿399
per adult
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen
Discover the Aberdeen Gin School

Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour

฿1,529
per adult
Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
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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 ฿2,480 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,480
฿2,976 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! (1,082 reviews)
"Everything was great including superb Leah on check in bar staff and breakfast. Only an observation and not a criticsm but we were touring scotland and expected scottish breakfast irems. No haggis. lorne sausage, tattie scone which was a disappoinment. However breakfast was nevertheless good."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 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! (1,012 reviews)
"Breakfast was ok"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 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 ฿2,609 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,609
฿3,131 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! (999 reviews)
Overnight Stay
"The room was lovely. Breakfast was very good. All the staff that we had interactions with were helpful and polite. Car parking was in a public car park next to the hotel. It was really handy and very reasonable for an overnight stay ( £13 for 24 hours)"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

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

Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street

3 out of 5
101 Crown Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,422 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿1,422
฿1,706 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions The Trinity Centre and Aberdeen Music ...
7/10 Good! (671 reviews)
"Only thing was no cup so you could make a drink ,no tea or coffee supplied ."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street
ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside

ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside

3 out of 5
15 Shiprow, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ฿1,799 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿1,799
฿2,159 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Slightly tired building but kept very clean and excellent friendly staff"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

3.5 out of 5
Guestrow, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ฿3,454 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿3,454
฿4,145 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Excellent all"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen
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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