Central Aberdeen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Marischal Museum showing heritage architecture and heritage elements

Popular places to visit

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University of Aberdeen

4/5(2 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
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Aberdeen Harbour

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

Aberdeen Harbour
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Duthie Park Winter Gardens

4/5(2 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
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Codonas Amusement Park

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
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Gordon Highlanders Museum

4/5(1 review)

Trace the 200-year history of the Gordon Highlanders from the Napoleonic Wars to today and discover the stories of the soldiers through displays and film.

Gordon Highlanders Museum
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King's College

5/5(1 review)

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

Activities

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eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

AU$9
Per adult
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
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Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen

AU$189
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen
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Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen

AU$125
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
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Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour

AU$27
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour
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Aberdeen Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

AU$29
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
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Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen

AU$207
Per adult
Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen
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Our pick of the best Central Aberdeen Hotel Deals

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$107 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$107
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
Happy
"Perfect location. Paid parking right at the hotel £10 a day but need to book in advance. Lovely welcoming staff"

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2024

Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$142 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$142
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel was welcoming, parking was easy, lobby and room decor very nice . Coffee and tea in room as well as a fridge. Only negative was we were 3adults and the pull out couch was not comfortable. You could feel the springs and they had a terrible sleep."

Reviewed on 23 Sep. 2024

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
4 out of 5
Union Square, Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$122 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$122
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Above my expectations"

Reviewed on 23 Sep. 2024

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen
3.5 out of 5
78 Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$117 per night from 30 Sep to 1 Oct
AU$117
per night
30 Sep - 1 Oct
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Hotel is handy and central ….."

Reviewed on 26 Sep. 2024

Station Hotel Aberdeen
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
4 out of 5
10-14 Union Terrace, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$115 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$115
per night
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (999 reviews)
"The staff were extremely helpful and very pleasant, the hotel was spotlessly clean"

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 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$124 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$124
per night
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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)
"Very good Clean place very friendly staff Ideallh postioned"

Reviewed on 20 Sep. 2024

Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Aberdeen

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Aberdeen West End

Visitors highly recommend Aberdeen West End for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Queen Victoria Statue while you're in town.

Aberdeen West End
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Altens

While Altens isn't home to many top sights, Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Aberdeen Harbour are some notable places to visit nearby.

Altens
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Cove

5/5(1 area review)

Some popular features of Cove include its restaurants and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Duthie Park Winter Gardens or Aberdeen Harbour are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Cove
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Bucksburn

3/5(1 area review)

Travellers enjoy Bucksburn for its breweries and golf courses. Consider checking out Auchmill Golf Course while you're in the area.

Bucksburn
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Cults

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Cults is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Hazlehead Park and Gordon Highlanders Museum if you have time to explore the area.

Cults
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Kingswells

Spas and restaurants are notable features of Kingswells. You might consider stopping by Brimmond Hill Country Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Kingswells

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