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

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

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

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

Union Terrace Gardens

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

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$2,494
per adult
Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla
Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas To

Aberdeenshire: Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas Tour

AU$725
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)
Private Aberdeen Street Art Tour

Private Aberdeen Street Art Tour

AU$260
per traveller
Private Aberdeen Street Art Tour
Aberdeen, Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group Day Tour

Aberdeen, Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group Day Tour

AU$1,278
per adult
Aberdeen, Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group Day Tour
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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$126 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$126
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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! (1,062 reviews)
"Staff were extremely friendly and helpful, bed v comfortable and breakfast excellent."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen

Station Hotel Aberdeen

3 out of 5
78 Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$111 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$111
27 July - 28 July
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Very helpful staff. I chose a single room, which was small but all the size it needed to be. Great price and very clean, on doorstep of train/bus station and main shopping area."

Reviewed on 20 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$141 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$141
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (999 reviews)
"Good location. Seats in breakfast area too low for tables!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
Citi Hotel

Citi Hotel

3.5 out of 5
3 Bath Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$86 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$86
23 July - 24 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 (280 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
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$122 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$122
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Staff were lovely and friendly! Hotel was lovely, modern, clean and had everything you would need!"

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

3.5 out of 5
Guestrow, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$157 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$157
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
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"We hadn’t been to Aberdeen for 20 years but when a relative became ill we decided to visit. The City has changed over the years and as a result Marriott built their Residenses in the city centre a newish build. The staff here are very pleasant kind and helpful and informative. Our room was spotless ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Aberdeen

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Merchant Quarter

If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, The Trinity Centre and Aberdeen Maritime Museum 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 featuring a park and interior views

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 featuring 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

Central Aberdeen Travel Guide

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