Central Aberdeen Travel Guide
Aberdeen
Visit Central Aberdeen
Popular places to visit
Aberdeen Arts Centre
Enjoy a performance at Aberdeen Arts Centre, a popular theatre in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Marischal Museum
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.
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.
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 Music Hall
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 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.
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 Central Aberdeen
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Great staff, very helpful Great Room Value for money Great breakfast
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Station Hotel Aberdeen
Room was basic but fine for an overnight stay. Sink in bathroom was choked and nasty stuff coming up so couldn't be used. Apart from that ok for the price
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
The room was very clean. The staff were extremely helpful. The bed wasextremly comfortable and afforded me a great sleep. Its only a short walk into the city centre which makes it very convenient for those using public transport. Ther
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street
Clean and safe
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Upgraded room was very big, floors were quite creeky. Bathroom was nice.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside
They brought my bag to my room when it was dropped off from the airport it was so nice! Very lovely hotel! 10/10
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Aberdeen
Merchant Quarter
If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, Aberdeen Maritime Museum and The Trinity Centre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Hanover
While visiting Hanover, you might make a stop by sights like Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour.
Broomhill
While there might not be top attractions in Broomhill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Gordon Highlanders Museum.
