Merchant Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Merchant Quarter
Popular places to visit
Aberdeen Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
University of Aberdeen
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.
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.
Aberdeen Arts Centre
Enjoy a performance at Aberdeen Arts Centre, a popular theatre in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Duthie Park Winter Gardens
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.
Gordon Highlanders Museum
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.
Activities
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen
Our pick of the best Merchant Quarter Hotel Deals
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Fantastic service overall. Late checkout free of charge, food and drinks vouchers. Couldn't ask for more!
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Station Hotel Aberdeen
Room was clean and bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Good but had really loud music next to the room on Saturday evening, that went on past midnight
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside
Staff courteous, room spotless. Breakfast adequate - could have been better but for cost of one night including breakfast suited us.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Rox Hotel Aberdeen by Compass Hospitality
Excellent custoner service Room was spacious No dining facilities Car park 7 minute walk
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Royal Athenaeum Suites
It had a kitchen in the room. Good location. Poor parking and directions to hotel. Once there is was nice.
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Merchant Quarter
Central Aberdeen
Travellers to Central Aberdeen praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Aberdeen Music Hall and Union Terrace Gardens.
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.
Hanover
While visiting Hanover, you might make a stop by sights like Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour.
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.
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.
Torry
While visiting Torry, you might make a stop by sights like Torry Battery and Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club).
