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

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
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

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

St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral

Find out about the history of Aberdeen with a stop at St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral

Activities

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

AU$8
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
Small-Group Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen

Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen

AU$117
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Small-Group Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen

Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen

AU$173
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen
Private Aberdeen City Walking Tour

Private Aberdeen City Walking Tour

AU$233
per traveller
Private Aberdeen City Walking Tour
Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas To

Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas To

AU$707
per traveller
Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas To
North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen

North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen

AU$107
per adult
North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen
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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$109 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$109
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 28 Dec. 2024

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen
3.5 out of 5
78 Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$106 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$106
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-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! (1,000 reviews)
"I use this hotel often, had a problem with the standard double room, but after talking with receotion they upgraded me for £10 to an excecutive foubke. Breakfast as usual was very nice."

Reviewed on 12 Dec. 2024

Station Hotel Aberdeen
Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Chapel Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$100 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$100
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The parking space wasn’t great. Too tight to park a big vehicle"

Reviewed on 26 Dec. 2024

Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
4 out of 5
10-14 Union Terrace, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$129 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$129
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"I loved my stay in a single room . One night stay and the staff were amazing."

Reviewed on 12 Dec. 2024

Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
4 out of 5
1 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$125 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my stay"

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
3 out of 5
43-45 Market Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$99 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$99
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
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! (740 reviews)
"Overnight stop"

Reviewed on 28 Dec. 2024

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
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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 Union Terrace Gardens 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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Ashgrove

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

Ashgrove
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Aberdeen West End

Aberdeen West End is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Queen Victoria Statue and Rubislaw Quarry while you're in town.

Aberdeen West End

Central Aberdeen Travel Guide

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