Cove Travel Guide
Aberdeen
Popular places to visit
Union Square Shopping Centre
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.
Aberdeen Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
University of Aberdeen
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.
His Majesty's Theatre
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.
Duthie Park Winter Gardens
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.
Robert Gordon University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Robert Gordon University during your travels in Aberdeen. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Things to do
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen
Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
Top hotels in Cove
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
"Easy check in and helpful staff. Plenty of great amenities near by."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Cove Bay Hotel
"First of all, the staff at the Cove Bay hotel are absolutely amazing! They were beyond welcoming and made our stay a breeze. The restaurant was beyond words. The food was so amazing and prices seemed reasonable considering the large portions and wonderful flavor. Breakfast was equally as good. If ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
"A"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
"The hotel was as clean as it always is and we had a good sleep and a lovely breakfast."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
"Lovely stay, return guest"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street
"Place is so dirty and the room is so dirty"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cove
Altens
While Altens isn't home to many top sights, Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Aberdeen Harbour are some notable places to visit nearby.
Torry
While visiting Torry, you might make a stop by sights like Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club) and Torry Battery.
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.
Footdee
While Footdee isn't home to many top sights, Aberdeen Harbour and Codonas Amusement Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Aberdeen
Travellers to Central Aberdeen praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Aberdeen Music Hall and Union Terrace Gardens.
Merchant Quarter
If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, Aberdeen Maritime Museum and The Trinity Centre are top sights worth seeing.
