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

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AU$5
per traveller
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Aberdeen's Ancient Heritage and Folklore

AU$203
per adult
Aberdeen's Ancient Heritage and Folklore
Aberdeen's Ancient Heritage and Folklore Tour

Aberdeen's Ancient Heritage and Folklore Tour

AU$174
per adult
Aberdeen's Ancient Heritage and Folklore Tour
Historical Adventure to St Andrews & Dundee from Aberdeen

Historical Adventure to St Andrews & Dundee from Aberdeen

AU$141
per adult
Historical Adventure to St Andrews & Dundee from Aberdeen
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)
From Aberdeen: Guided Day Trip & Castle Visit

From Aberdeen: Guided Day Trip, Coast & Castle Visit

AU$203
per adult
From Aberdeen: Guided Day Trip, Coast & Castle Visit
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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! (1,002 reviews)
"An old Railway Hotel. Room was clean and comfortable. Centrally located opposite the station and walking distance to plenty of shops and restaurants. Check-in was a bit slow owing to staff having to multi-task but all staff were very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 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$118 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$118
24 Aug - 25 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! (1,055 reviews)
"Attached to Union Square Mall, bus station, and train station. Convenient to downtown and many sights."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Leonardo 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$144 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$144
17 Aug - 18 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! (997 reviews)
"For our short stay in Aberdeen Park Inn Hotel was very good, access to Union Street nearby with some nice restaurants very close by as well. So site suited us, as did service, room was of reasonable size, well maintained with very good breakfast too. Would go back"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel

3 out of 5
43-45 Market Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$128 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$128
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (830 reviews)
Tall ships visit
"Stayed overnight to see the Tall Ships. Perfect location. Restaurant was very good for dinner."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Citi Hotel

Citi Hotel

3.5 out of 5
3 Bath Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$98 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$98
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 ...
6.4/10 (295 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
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

3.5 out of 5
Guestrow, Aberdeen, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$175 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$175
14 Aug - 15 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Room was big and clean. Staff approachable and had smiles on their faces. Bed big and comfortable"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 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 Union Terrace Gardens 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 Rubislaw Quarry and Queen Victoria Statue while you're in town.

Aberdeen West End

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