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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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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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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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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Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen

฿4,422
Per adult
Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen
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Gin Tasting Masterclass in Aberdeen

฿2,404
Per adult
Gin Tasting Masterclass in 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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Private Aberdeen Street Art Tour

฿5,120
Per adult
Private Aberdeen Street Art Tour
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Private Aberdeen City Walking Tour

฿5,120
Per adult
Private Aberdeen City Walking 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 ฿2,227 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿2,227
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Nice clean hotel, friendly staff & the breakfast was great."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ฿3,461 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿3,461
per night
26 May - 27 May
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and nice rooms!"

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
4 out of 5
10-14 Union Terrace, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ฿2,474 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿2,474
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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! (1,002 reviews)
I’d come back
"Hotel could do with a bit of tlc but it was nice. However it’s right by a nightclub so the noise is horrendous and the windows aren’t particularly sound proofed so it’s noisy a lot of the time"

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
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 ฿2,261 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿2,261
per night
26 May - 27 May
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! (1,000 reviews)
Lovely stay but sofa bed mattress uncomfortable
"We had a lovely stay at the hotel and was greeted by lovely staff.we raised an issue with sofa bed, the mattress on it were easily felt when laying down and would have been far too uncomfortable for our son, staff did try to solve the issue by offering a second duvet for him to lay on top of mattress ..."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
3 out of 5
43-45 Market Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ฿2,513 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
฿2,513
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (649 reviews)
"Staff were great, as was the room (very spacious). Hotel is located in a convenient area with lots of restaurants and things to do within walking distance. My only issue was that there was some sort of benefit dinner/event being held in the event hall on the main floor, so it was very loud in our ..."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Malmaison Aberdeen
Malmaison Aberdeen
4 out of 5
49-53 Queen's Road, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ฿4,445 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿4,445
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (746 reviews)
"This is a beautiful hotel and we enjoyed our 2 night stay, although I did have a couple of small issues. One was that the refrigerator didn’t work, and when I reported it to the front desk clerk, she simply replied “they don’t”. Why have refrigerators that don’t work. Also the lighting is not very ..."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Malmaison Aberdeen
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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 Aberdeen Harbour 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

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