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.
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.
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.
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.
Seaton Park
Explore the great outdoors at Seaton Park, a lovely green space in Aberdeen. 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 Half Day: Crathes Castle & Highland Boundary Geology
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Top hotels in Old Aberdeen
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
Helpful staff housekeeping fell flat bed was not nmade, bin contents from bathroom left in bathroom should have been removed and taken away not left on shelf above basin. Tea mugs left in bathroom next to bin contents. I rest my case!!!
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
The bar seats need replacing and the bar carpet very dirty staff very good bar meals excellent
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Short walk to downtown.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street
Station Hotel Aberdeen
Excellent property fantastic excecutive room
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Village Hotel Aberdeen
The room was clean and so cozy. As a solo traveller this is everything you need without breaking the bank.
Reviewed on 7 May 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, Bon-Accord Centre and His Majesty's Theatre 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.
