Aberdeen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aberdeen showing night scenes, a city and a square or plaza
Aberdeen featuring modern architecture and interior views
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Duthie Park Winter Gardens which includes interior views and a garden

Where to stay in Aberdeen

Marischal Museum featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture

Central Aberdeen

4/5(632 area reviews)

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 Union Terrace Gardens.

Central Aberdeen
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Dyce

4/5(175 area reviews)

Dyce is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Formartine and Buchan Way, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Dyce
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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
Aberdeen which includes street scenes

Hanover

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

Hanover
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
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Bridge of Don

If you're spending some time in Bridge of Don, Royal Aberdeen Golf Club and Old Castle of Slains are top sights worth seeing.

Bridge of Don
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is Rp1.402.785 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.402.785
Rp1.683.342 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,066 reviews)
Sandman Signature Aberdeen
"Even though the hotel was easy to find it was so hard to find how to get into the hotel to the reception. There isn’t a loading zone so it is kinda tricky. The hotel has very little parking around back but there is a small lot a block away that is also theirs. That fills up fast and when those two ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
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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Royal Athenaeum Suites

Royal Athenaeum Suites

3.5 out of 5
15 Union Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tolbooth Museum and Aberdeen ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (261 reviews)
"Property is a little outdated but good location"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Royal Athenaeum Suites
The Craibstone Suites

The Craibstone Suites

4 out of 5
15 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning or laundry services and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Aberdeen Music Hall ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (155 reviews)
Bit of a gem
"Great discovery. Very conveniet city centre location in a quiet characterful granite square. Straightforward to get in and out of the building/room. Excellent cleaniness and value for money."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

The Craibstone Suites
Aberdeen by Charles Hope

Aberdeen by Charles Hope

3 out of 5
Schoolhill, Aberdeen, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Belmont Picturehouse and Academy ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (37 reviews)
"Very handy for my appointment for ENG 1"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

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Popular places to visit

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

4.5/5(66 reviews)

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.

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen Harbour

Aberdeen Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

Aberdeen Harbour
Codonas Amusement Park

Codonas Amusement Park

4/5(62 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Codonas Amusement Park during your visit to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Codonas Amusement Park
Duthie Park Winter Gardens which includes a park

Duthie Park Winter Gardens

4.5/5(70 reviews)

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.

Duthie Park Winter Gardens
Cathedral of St. Machar which includes interior views, religious aspects and a church or cathedral

Cathedral of St. Machar

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Cast your eyes up in this magnificent medieval cathedral to see its stunning 16th-century heraldic ceiling and original friezes in the nave.

Cathedral of St. Machar
King's College

King's College

4.5/5(36 reviews)

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.

King's College

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)
Aberdeen Balmoral Castle and Royal Deeside Day Trip

Aberdeen Balmoral Castle and Royal Deeside Day Trip

Rp14.581.257
per traveller
Aberdeen Balmoral Castle and Royal Deeside Day Trip
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
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