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

Aberdeen Maritime Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Aberdeen Maritime Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

Aberdeen Maritime Museum

Activities

Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour

Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

AU$30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Discover the Aberdeen Gin School

Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour

AU$70
per adult
Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink

Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink

AU$70
per adult
Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen

The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen

AU$19
per adult
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen
City of Aberdeen Distillery: Gin School Experience

City of Aberdeen Distillery: Gin School Experience

AU$282
per adult
City of Aberdeen Distillery: Gin School Experience
Kings College

Aberdeen Historical Walking Tour

AU$199
per adult
Aberdeen Historical Walking 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 Aberdeen Scotland
The price is AU$108 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
AU$108
28 Dec - 29 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,099 reviews)
Great staff, free upgrade. So handy to shops. Every need catered for. Thank you!

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen

Station Hotel Aberdeen

3 out of 5
78 Guild Street Aberdeen Scotland
The price is AU$95 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$95
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
Room was spotless and staff nice. Some of breakfast going cold

Reviewed on 1 Dec 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 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$141
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
The room was very clean. The staff were extremely helpful. The bed wasextremly comfortable and afforded me a great sleep. Its only a short walk into the city centre which makes it very convenient for those using public transport. Ther

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street

Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street

3 out of 5
101 Crown Street Aberdeen Scotland
The price is AU$91 per night from 12 Dec to 13 Dec
AU$91
12 Dec - 13 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions The Trinity Centre and Aberdeen Music Hall ...
7/10 Good! (699 reviews)
Clean and safe

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel

3 out of 5
43-45 Market Street Aberdeen Scotland
The price is AU$126 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$126
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (883 reviews)
Upgraded room was very big, floors were quite creeky. Bathroom was nice.

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside

ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside

3 out of 5
15 Shiprow Aberdeen Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$98 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$98
22 Dec - 23 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
They brought my bag to my room when it was dropped off from the airport it was so nice! Very lovely hotel! 10/10

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Aberdeen

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Merchant Quarter

If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, Aberdeen Maritime Museum and The Trinity Centre 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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Ashgrove

While visiting Ashgrove, you might make a stop by sights like Westburn Park and Victoria Park.

Ashgrove

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