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 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.
Duthie Park Winter Gardens
Walk amid tropical rainforests or arid displays dotted with cacti at this beautiful garden set within a collection of large glasshouses in a pretty city park.
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)
Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen
Top hotels in Merchant Quarter
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Great breakfast. Lovely helpful staff. Lovely room.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Station Hotel Aberdeen
Location was ideal for train and bus access. The hotel is old and the rooms are old and in need of updating but our room was clean. The common areas (reception and restaurant) were updated at some point. They do provide a nice breakfast and food was fresh and hot. Staff were very pleasant and ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Very nice reception. The staff were lovely with most being down to earth. The single beds are quiet big for the standard size which was a lovely surprise. The buffet breakfast was nice with alot to offer. The only complaint is that the lift is tiny for accomodating 4 people and luggage. An all round ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside
Friendly staff and room was clean. Great for wee night away.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Carmelite Hotel
Very nice hotel friendly helpful staff room was excellent very quiet no noise from outside considering it’s surrounded by pubs Will definitely use again soon
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Rox Hotel Aberdeen by Compass Hospitality
Room was quiet and clean Had everything that was needed Staff helpful and checked that their directions were okay which they were. Hotel undergoing a revamp but didn’t deter from my stay
Reviewed on 18 Apr 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.
Torry
While visiting Torry, you might make a stop by sights like Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club) and Torry Battery.
