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

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)
Historical Adventure to St Andrews & Dundee from Aberdeen

Historical Adventure to St Andrews & Dundee from Aberdeen

AU$123
per adult
Historical Adventure to St Andrews & Dundee from Aberdeen
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour

Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

AU$31
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Small-Group Speyside Whisky Trail Full-Day Tour

Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen

AU$211
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen
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
Discover the Aberdeen Gin School

Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour

AU$72
per adult
Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery 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$139 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$139
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,066 reviews)
"All the lads in the hotel were great. Friendly and straightforward. Staff in Glasgow and Aberdeen are always great!"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
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! (1,004 reviews)
"This was a nice hotel, quite traditional and it made a nice change from the usual cheaper hotels with no personality! The front desk team were really helpful and friendly. I paid for the upgrade and although my room was nice, it was really small but had a large shower room that was lovely. Bit chilly ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

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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$147 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$147
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (995 reviews)
"A nice hotel, hidden away on a quiet back street but in a very convenient location. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. I’d definitely consider staying here again if I’m staying overnight in Aberdeen."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

3.5 out of 5
Guestrow, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$184 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$184
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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)
"Brilliant stay, centrally located. Clean, quiet, excellent breakfast and really friendly helpful staff. Would have no hesitation in staying again."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen
ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside

ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside

3 out of 5
15 Shiprow, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$101 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$101
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Slightly tired building but kept very clean and excellent friendly staff"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel

3 out of 5
43-45 Market Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$134 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$134
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (870 reviews)
"The reception staff were very helpful in advising how to use the hotel avoiding the chargeable zones which are number recognition and a fine is sent. We managed to get a space a short distance away avoiding these zones. We liked our room. Really decent price for a Saturday night. Surrounded by bars ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
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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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