Central Aberdeen Travel Guide
Aberdeen
Visit Central 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.
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 Arts Centre
Enjoy a performance at Aberdeen Arts Centre, a popular theatre in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen
North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen
Aberdeen's Ancient Heritage and Folklore Tour
Gin 'On The Rocks': Coast, Geology & Climate-Positive Gin
Top hotels in Central Aberdeen
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
"Front the minute I arrived it was so refreshing. Staff were chatty and so helpful. The room was spacious, spotless and had the most amazing view. The air conditioning could have been a bit stronger but that was minor. The addition of the fridge in the room was great to keep my drinks cool. So many ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street
"If you are ok staying in a hostel from the'80s then this is the place for you... the bedding and the 1 towel was clean, but older fixtures showed decades of dirt that hadn't been wiped off... definitely didn't see pictures of this place before booking"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Station Hotel Aberdeen
"Had a wonderful stay although room was a bit bland it was spotless & the bed was the comfiest I have ever experienced in a hotel. Restaurant staff apart from one were absolutely delightful & food was delicious. Normally stay at Leonardo in Aberdeen but Station hotel will now be my first choice"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Carmelite Hotel
"No breakfast and dinner provided"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
"The stay at the park in was ok. The curtains in the room were insufficient. With daylight at 4am, the whole room was lit up and made it hard to sleep. I was going to bring up this issue at check out, but was not even asked how my stay was. See attached photos at 4am."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen
"Hot breakfast on cold plates is a definite no. Some hot food was available from the buffet whilst other parts came from the kitchen, which wasn't ideal."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Central Aberdeen
Dyce
Dyce is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Formartine and Buchan Way, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Hanover
While visiting Hanover, you might make a stop by sights like Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour.
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.
Aberdeen West End
Aberdeen West End is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Queen Victoria Statue and Rubislaw Quarry while you're in town.
Bridge of Don
If you're spending some time in Bridge of Don, Royal Aberdeen Golf Club and Balmedie Beach are top sights worth seeing.
