Central Aberdeen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Gordon Highlanders Museum featuring street scenes and a house

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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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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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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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
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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

Activities

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Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen

AU$1,201
Per adult
Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen
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Private Deeside Walking Tour to Kings Secret Retreat & Castle/Distillery Visit

AU$953
Per adult
Private Deeside Walking Tour to Kings Secret Retreat & Castle/Distillery Visit
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3 hour Gin School Experience in Aberdeen

AU$229
Per adult
3 hour Gin School Experience in Aberdeen
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Aberdeenshire Castles Cows and Whisky Private Day Trip

AU$1,621
Per adult
Aberdeenshire Castles Cows and Whisky Private Day Trip
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Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen

AU$190
Per adult
Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen
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Gin Tasting Masterclass in Aberdeen

AU$103
Per adult
Gin Tasting Masterclass in Aberdeen
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Our pick of the best Central Aberdeen Hotel Deals

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
3 out of 5
43-45 Market Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$101 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
AU$101
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (660 reviews)
"It's an older hotel in a very convenient location (bus, train and ferry terminals within two blocks) It has been updated and is very clean and comfortable!"

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2024

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$171 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$171
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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! (1,016 reviews)
"This hotel was amazing and the staff was excellent. Very friendly and helpful. The hotel restaurant was so good we didn't have to eat off the premises very often. This will be my hotel when I visit Scotland."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2024

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
4 out of 5
Union Square, Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$112 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
AU$112
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Our room was good but not cleaned properly every day. We stayed for 3 days but the bed linen was not changed once. Bathroom bin not emptied. We brought our own wipes and cleaned over the room every day. Good location, parking good in College Street car parking. But signage could be improved when ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2024

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
4 out of 5
10-14 Union Terrace, Aberdeen, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$113 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
AU$113
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (968 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff. Cosy and very clean room."

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024

Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
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$115 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$115
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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! (1,003 reviews)
"I can't say enough about these incredible people. From the moment we arrived we felt completely taken care of. We met Rachel first, checking us in and making sure we had everything we needed. Maya and Yulia are any employers dream of employees. There were many others whose names i cant remember, ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2024

Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre, an IHG 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$113 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$113
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
"Very convenient for walking into the city, railway station and restaurants. But the pillows on the beds very lumpy and hard."

Reviewed on 14 May 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 Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club) 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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