Merchant Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Merchant Quarter
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
If Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Aberdeen.
Aberdeen Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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.
Activities
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink
Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen
City of Aberdeen Distillery: Gin School Experience
Our pick of the best Merchant Quarter Hotel Deals
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Enjoyed our stay. Great location, parking close at hand. Staff were excellent and the breakfast was good. However, we found he sound proofing/ double glazing in our room to be sub standard for a city centre hotel. Our room was looking onto a busy street and didn't sleep too well due to the traffic ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Station Hotel Aberdeen
OK for an overnight stay. Not the biggest room, but the bed was comfortable and the shower was decent. Breakfast was fine but better to go earlier rather than later. Didn't realise the hotel had it's own car park, but the train station car park over the road was cheap enough.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Lovely
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside
All the staff were brilliant; really cheerful and helpful! Good selection of items for the buffet breakfast. Beds were really comfy; was good that the rooms came with extra pillows so that I didn’t have to ask for that separately. The hotel is in a really good location for the train and bus station. ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Royal Athenaeum Suites
Had a lovely stay, beautiful accommodation with everything needed in little kitchen. very central location. Really comfy bed, very quiet peaceful night, I highly recommend.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Rox Hotel Aberdeen by Compass Hospitality
Customer service was good. Bed linen dirty, had prank calls on the phone and bathroom extractor fan didn't work.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
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 His Majesty's Theatre.
Hanover
While visiting Hanover, you might make a stop by sights like Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour.
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.
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.
Sunnybank
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunnybank and surrounding area, you can visit Cathedral of St. Machar and Pittodrie Stadium.
