Old Aberdeen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Aberdeen
Popular places to visit
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.
King's College
Explore the campus of King's College during your trip to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Cathedral of St. Machar
Cast your eyes up in this magnificent medieval cathedral to see its stunning 16th-century heraldic ceiling and original friezes in the nave.
The Sir Duncan Rice Library
After visiting The Sir Duncan Rice Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Cruickshank Botanic Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Cruickshank Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
King's Museum - Old Town House
Find out about the history of Aberdeen when you take a trip to King's Museum - Old Town House. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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
Our pick of the best Old Aberdeen Hotel Deals
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
The room is clean that staff were helpful, your breakfast was great. My TV turned on by itself during the middle of the night twice, considering I was there for work.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
Hitel is a lovely old building with nice, well equipped rooms. Unfortunately, the menu prices were a bit steep which isn't a problem when the food is excellent, but we found ours not so with various parts microvaved. For nearly £100 for two beers, two starters and two main courses you don't wish ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Fifth stay here and definitely not as clea
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Village Hotel Aberdeen
Very clean. Fantastic facilities. Great value. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
Lovely hotel stay here often
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street
Room was not clean, coke bottle under bed, clearly not vacuumed. Bed was hard and lumpy. Bathroom mirror unwashed. Door had no safety lock. It was inexpensive and served the purpose but I can’t recommend.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Aberdeen
Seaton
If you're spending some time in Seaton, Pittodrie Stadium and Aberdeen City Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Hanover
While visiting Hanover, you might make a stop by sights like Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour.
Merchant Quarter
If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, The Trinity Centre and Aberdeen Maritime Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
