Old Aberdeen Travel Guide
Aberdeen
Visit Old Aberdeen
Popular places to visit
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.
Cathedral of St. Machar
Cast your eyes up in this magnificent medieval cathedral to see its stunning 16th-century heraldic ceiling and original friezes in the nave.
King's College
Explore the campus of King's College during your trip to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Cruickshank Botanic Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Cruickshank Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
The Sir Duncan Rice Library
After visiting The Sir Duncan Rice Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
King's Museum - Old Town House
Find out about the history of Aberdeen when you take a trip to King's Museum - Old Town House. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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
Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
Top hotels in Old Aberdeen
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Great location and very friendly.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
N/A
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Village Hotel Aberdeen
All perfect
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
Lovely hotel, very comfortable, great food.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Moxy Aberdeen Airport
Always a pleasure to stay
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen
Very modern with our room very comfy and well setup for a couple on a short visit to the city
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Aberdeen
Seaton
If you're spending some time in Seaton, Pittodrie Stadium and Aberdeen City Beach 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.
Hanover
While visiting Hanover, you might make a stop by sights like Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour.
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.
