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

Aberdeen Maritime Museum

4.5/5(5 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Aberdeen Maritime Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

Aberdeen Maritime Museum

Activities

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

AU$5
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
Small-Group Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen

Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen

AU$223
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen
Small-Group Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen

Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen

AU$146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen

North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen

AU$147
per adult
North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen
Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas To

Aberdeenshire: Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas Tour

AU$732
per traveller
Aberdeenshire: Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas Tour
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour

Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

AU$29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
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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$124 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$124
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,048 reviews)
"Perfect area friendly and attentive staff"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen
3 out of 5
78 Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$108 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$108
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
Perfect location
"Great hotel great location great breakfast - our shower in the room had bad drainage water was too slow for the speed of the shower 312 room number flooded all the floor. Only stayed one night but would have been a problem if I stayed longer"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Station Hotel Aberdeen
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$130 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$130
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely central hotel wìth reasonable parking and excellent staff"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG
3 out of 5
Chapel Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$122 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$122
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Need a parking space in hotel promises. Rest of very nice."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG
Citi Hotel
Citi Hotel
3.5 out of 5
3 Bath Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$74 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$74
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Union Square Shopping Centre and The Trinity Centre are located ...
6.6/10 (271 reviews)
"Let me check in early as needed to they didn’t mess about straight in and the room was immaculate decent tv n friendly vibe 10:10 for me"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Citi Hotel
ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside
ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside
3 out of 5
15 Shiprow, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$100 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$100
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice size double room and surprisingly quiet at night. Fantastic shower and comfortable bed. Breakfast buffet was good. Location fantastic, near the train and bus stations and near the centre."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Aberdeen

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Merchant Quarter

If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, Aberdeen Maritime Museum and The Trinity Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Merchant Quarter
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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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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

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