Central Aberdeen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Marischal Museum showing heritage architecture and heritage elements
Gordon Highlanders Museum featuring street scenes and a house
Aberdeen which includes interior views
Cathedral of St. Machar which includes interior views, a church or cathedral and religious aspects
Marischal Museum featuring heritage elements, street scenes and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

Aberdeen Arts Centre

Aberdeen Arts Centre

4/5(1 review)

Enjoy a performance at Aberdeen Arts Centre, a popular theatre in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

Aberdeen Arts Centre
Marischal Museum which includes heritage elements

Marischal Museum

4/5(1 review)

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.

Marischal Museum

Union Square Shopping Centre

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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.

Union Square Shopping Centre

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.

His Majesty's Theatre

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.

Aberdeen Music Hall

Bon-Accord Centre

4/5(1 review)

During your trip to Aberdeen, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Bon-Accord Centre. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.

Bon-Accord Centre

Activities

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

AU$14
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas To

Aberdeenshire: Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas Tour

AU$714
per traveller
Aberdeenshire: Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas Tour
Historical Adventure to St Andrews & Dundee from Aberdeen

Historical Adventure to St Andrews & Dundee from Aberdeen

AU$106
per adult
Historical Adventure to St Andrews & Dundee from Aberdeen
Small-Group Speyside Whisky Trail Full-Day Tour

Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen

AU$188
per adult
Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen
Balmoral Castle

Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen

AU$1,287
per traveller
Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen
Private Aberdeen Street Art Tour

Private Aberdeen Street Art Tour

AU$399
per traveller
Private Aberdeen Street Art Tour
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Our pick of the best Central Aberdeen Hotel Deals

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
4 out of 5
Union Square, Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$133 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$133
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,022 reviews)
"Handy for a night away, close to shops and leisure facilities perfect hub when traveling with children"

Reviewed on 4 Apr. 2025

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre
Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre
3 out of 5
101 Crown Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$67 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
AU$67
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Union Square Shopping Centre and ...
7.6/10 Good! (541 reviews)
"No complaints. Would come back again"

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
4 out of 5
10-14 Union Terrace, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$124 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$124
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"I booked this hotel for the convenience to the Music Hall in Union St. We were upgraded to a deluxe room, it was fine but hardly deluxe. The floor lamp and the lamp on the desk did not work, there was a hole in the white window covering and a brown stain on the carpet beside the table/2 chairs. Did ..."

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
Station Hotel Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen
3 out of 5
78 Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$115 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
AU$115
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Good stay, not sure about upgrading to deluxe...
"We had a good stay in a deluxe room. We stayed 2 nights and only interacted with 3 members of the staff - reception, bar and breakfast staff who just told us to pick a table and help ourselves. The deluxe room was spacious with lovely shower and bathroom but could have done with extra touches eg ..."

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

Station Hotel Aberdeen
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
3 out of 5
43-45 Market Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$125 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (775 reviews)
"Good value and location"

Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2025

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
3.5 out of 5
1 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$139 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$139
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
Decent
"Convenient location. Beds comfortably. Breakfast not great."

Reviewed on 4 Apr. 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Aberdeen

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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.

George Street
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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.

Rosemount
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
Aberdeen which includes street scenes

Hanover

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

Hanover
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Sunnybank

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunnybank and surrounding area, you can visit Cathedral of St. Machar and Pittodrie Stadium.

Sunnybank
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Ashgrove

While visiting Ashgrove, you might make a stop by sights like Westburn Park and Victoria Park.

Ashgrove

Central Aberdeen Travel Guide

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