Central Aberdeen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Marischal Museum showing heritage architecture and heritage elements

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Union Terrace Gardens

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Union Terrace Gardens, a lovely green space in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

Union Terrace Gardens

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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Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen

AU$126
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
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Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen

AU$169
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen
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Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour

AU$28
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour
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Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas To

AU$687
Per adult
Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas To
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Aberdeen Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

AU$30
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
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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$122 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$122
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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)
Weekend stay for Birthday
"Really enjoyed the city view from the 6th floor executive room. Friendly reception staff, lovely clean room, excellent breakfast, only negative points waited 50 minutes in the restaurant for meal to arrive and it was cold. Paid £ 36.00 for car parking."

Reviewed on 9 Nov. 2024

Leonardo 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$97 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$97
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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)
"There's nothing I would say that I didn't like about the hotel, it was central & it had everything that I needed"

Reviewed on 9 Nov. 2024

Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Station Hotel Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen
3.5 out of 5
78 Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$106 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$106
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Location was fantastic when coming in from bus or train (across the road from the station). Staff were great! Gave options for room (one lift was broken). Buffet breakfast was very good. Parking was easy (paid extra). Is an older building - room was clean and tidy but tired. Over all good ..."

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 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$116 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$116
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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)
"Room was clean and comfortable with big screen tv, iron, ironing board and safe. Staff very friendly, polite and helpful. Just a couple of things - carpet needs replaced as it was a bit whiffy and shower curtain was very annoying as it clung to you in the shower."

Reviewed on 4 Nov. 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$116 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$116
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
Comfortable 3 night stay
"I stayed for 3 nights for work. The room was spacious and clean and had a good view (it was on the 6th floor). It quiet every night so I managed to sleep well. I ate in the hotel bar 2 nights and service was good."

Reviewed on 9 Nov. 2024

Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen
3.5 out of 5
Guestrow, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$198 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$198
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice, good breakfast, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 28 Oct. 2024

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Aberdeen

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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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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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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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Bieldside

Bieldside is well liked for its sporting events. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Aberdeen area, you might plan a trip to Hazlehead Park or Gordon Highlanders Museum.

Bieldside

Central Aberdeen Travel Guide

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