Merchant Quarter Travel Guide
Aberdeen
Visit Merchant Quarter
Popular places to visit
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Aberdeen Maritime Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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.
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.
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
If Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Aberdeen.
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.
Aberdeen Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Things to do
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen
Top hotels in Merchant Quarter
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Great location, clean, modern and good food
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Station Hotel Aberdeen
Reception staff were great,and very helpfull,as were the housekeeping staff
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside
Staff were very friendly as always room clean comfortable and quiet
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Great location with it's own parking 2 minutes away. Malones next door is excellent for sports TV and beers.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Rox Hotel Aberdeen by Compass Hospitality
All bedding etc seemed clean, but there were plastered holes in the walls, a liquid of some sorts had been thrown up the wall, and the A/C didn't switch on. We were staying 3 nights in total. After night one, our room hadn't been turned over while we were out, so we specifically asked for it after ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Aberdeen House
Great shower and comfy bed, only downside was Saturday night noise from Wagleys
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merchant Quarter
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 His Majesty's Theatre.
Hanover
While visiting Hanover, you might make a stop by sights like Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour.
George Street
While George Street isn't home to many top sights, His Majesty's Theatre and Aberdeen Arts Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Ashgrove
While visiting Ashgrove, you might make a stop by sights like Westburn Park and Victoria Park.
