Altens 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.
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.
Aberdeen Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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.
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
Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen
North East Coastal Trail 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 Altens
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Really nice hotel, lovely staff and nice restaurant. Even the fussy eaters in our party were able to find several things they really liked.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Room was nice, staff pleasant
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
The receptionist was far from welcoming - very matter of fact. I enquired to see if there was any cancellation with a dog friendly room - shrugged her shoulders and that was a no - not even I am sorry. Bar staff where we could take a dog was over the top - as we walked in announced to whole bar we ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Village Hotel Aberdeen
Good hotel at budget price
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
The location is convenient, staff are super friendly and food in the restaurant is very good. But the problem is that the rooms are not at all noise proof and the temperature controls are useless. I had a sleepless night in a cold and noisy room.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
Clean spacious room for the family. Good facilities for family at this price point. Extra bed provided for children - everyone got a proper bed to sleep in. Cool and accessible room, everyone slept. Good selection at breakfast. Wished we had booked ahead for the pool to get a better time slot.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altens
Cove
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.
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.
Merchant Quarter
If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, Aberdeen Maritime Museum and The Trinity Centre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
