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$5
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Macallan - Glenfiddich - Glenlivet - Private Tour

Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla

AU$2,512
per adult
Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla
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)
Private Aberdeen Street Art Tour

Private Aberdeen Street Art Tour

AU$261
per traveller
Private Aberdeen Street Art Tour
Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas To

Aberdeenshire: Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas Tour

AU$728
per traveller
Aberdeenshire: Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas Tour
Aberdeen, Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group Day Tour

Aberdeen, Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group Day Tour

AU$1,282
per adult
Aberdeen, Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Central Aberdeen Hotel Deals

Station Hotel Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen
3 out of 5
78 Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Staff really friendly very good quality for the price breakfast was lovely hotel was really central"

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

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Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
4 out of 5
Union Square, Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$139 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$139
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! (1,027 reviews)
"Convenient, quiet, efficient. Staff very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2025

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street
Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street
3 out of 5
101 Crown Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$105 per night from 15 June to 16 June
AU$105
15 June - 16 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Union Square Shopping Centre and ...
7.4/10 Good! (592 reviews)
Lovely Welcome
"Lovely welcome! The check in is done online and the door fob is a code you get when you check in. This is my 2nd recent visit and the staff a lovely."

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2025

Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street
Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG
3 out of 5
Chapel Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$111 per night from 15 June to 16 June
AU$111
15 June - 16 June
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely, central hotel. Quiet room. Excellent breakfast and very friendly staff. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG
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$133 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$133
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! (994 reviews)
"The reception staff Casper was the most helpful guy. Hotel was central just suited our needs for 1 night"

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
Highland Aberdeen City Centre
Highland Aberdeen City Centre
3 out of 5
89-95 Crown Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$135 per night from 15 June to 16 June
AU$135
15 June - 16 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Union Square Shopping Centre and The Trinity ...
7.4/10 Good! (303 reviews)
"The Highland Hotel (now merged with the Brentwood Hotel next door) is on Crown Street, less than ten minutes walk from Aberdeen bus and train station. It is just off Union Street which is the main central street in Aberdeen (the equivalent of Princes Street, Edinburgh - sort of!). We stayed for 3 ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2025

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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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Aberdeen West End

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

Aberdeen West End
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Torry

While visiting Torry, you might make a stop by sights like Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club) and Torry Battery.

Torry

Central Aberdeen Travel Guide

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