Central Aberdeen Travel Guide

Aberdeen

Marischal Museum featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture
Gordon Highlanders Museum showing street scenes and a house
Aberdeen showing interior views
Cathedral of St. Machar which includes interior views, a church or cathedral and religious elements
Marischal Museum showing street scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Popular places to visit

Aberdeen Arts Centre

Aberdeen Arts Centre

Enjoy a performance at Aberdeen Arts Centre, a popular theatre in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

Aberdeen Arts Centre
Marischal Museum which includes heritage elements

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.

Marischal 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.

Union Square Shopping Centre

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.

His Majesty's Theatre

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 Music Hall

Union Terrace Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Union Terrace Gardens, a lovely green space in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

Union Terrace Gardens

Things to do

Small-Group Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen

Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen

Rp1.534.869
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen

North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen

Rp1.534.869
per adult
North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen
Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas To

Aberdeenshire: Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas Tour

Rp7.652.419
per traveller
Aberdeenshire: Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas Tour
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour

Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

Rp306.974
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Historical Adventure to St Andrews & Dundee from Aberdeen

Historical Adventure to St Andrews & Dundee from Aberdeen

Rp1.512.943
per adult
Historical Adventure to St Andrews & Dundee from Aberdeen
Small-Group Speyside Whisky Trail Full-Day Tour

Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen

Rp2.455.791
per adult
Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen
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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 Rp1.181.537 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.181.537
Rp1.417.844 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,054 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff, and convenient for shopping and transport connections."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen

Station Hotel Aberdeen

3 out of 5
78 Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Show night stay
"A great location for our Tivoli Theatre show and very convenient for the bus station. We had high tea which was very tasty with good cakes and great value but £11.40 for a glass of wine was not so good. We have booked again for later in the year"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

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Station Hotel Aberdeen
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel

3 out of 5
43-45 Market Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is Rp1.148.717 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.148.717
Rp1.378.460 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (844 reviews)
"Had an amazing stay room was far to hot beautiful hotel"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen

Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen

3.5 out of 5
1 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is Rp1.203.418 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.203.418
Rp1.444.102 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
"For our short stay in Aberdeen Park Inn Hotel was very good, access to Union Street nearby with some nice restaurants very close by as well. So site suited us, as did service, room was of reasonable size, well maintained with very good breakfast too. Would go back"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
Citi Hotel

Citi Hotel

3.5 out of 5
3 Bath Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp656.410 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp656.410
Rp787.691 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and housekeeping. Popular attractions The Trinity Centre and Edward VII are located nearby.
6.4/10 (300 reviews)
"The room had a few things missing ,2 cups for a quadruple room,a fan as i couldnt open the windows much and a fan would have really helped .Also wifi didnt work .The man from reception went into our room while we were out ,lucky my daughter stayed behind as we had left phones a laptop and a purse ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Citi Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

3.5 out of 5
Guestrow, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is Rp1.458.688 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.458.688
Rp1.750.426 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Marriott stay
"Very good, enjoyed the stay. Breakfast was great"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Aberdeen

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Merchant Quarter

If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, The Trinity Centre and Aberdeen Maritime Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Merchant Quarter
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George Street

While George Street isn't home to many top sights, His Majesty's Theatre and Union Terrace Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

George Street
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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.

Rosemount
Duthie Park Winter Gardens which includes interior views and a garden

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.

Ferryhill
Aberdeen which includes street scenes

Hanover

While visiting Hanover, you might make a stop by sights like Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour.

Hanover
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Aberdeen West End

Aberdeen West End is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rubislaw Quarry and Queen Victoria Statue while you're in town.

Aberdeen West End

Central Aberdeen Travel Guide