Central Aberdeen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Gordon Highlanders Museum featuring street scenes and a house

Popular places to visit

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University of Aberdeen

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

University of Aberdeen
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Aberdeen Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

Aberdeen Harbour
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Duthie Park Winter Gardens

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

Duthie Park Winter Gardens
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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.

Codonas Amusement Park
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King's College

5/5(1 review)

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.

King's College
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Gordon Highlanders Museum

4/5(1 review)

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.

Gordon Highlanders Museum

Activities

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Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas To

NZ$715
Per adult
Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Areas To
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3 hour Gin School Experience in Aberdeen

NZ$246
Per adult
3 hour Gin School Experience in Aberdeen
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Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen

NZ$204
Per adult
Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen
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Gin Tasting Masterclass in Aberdeen

NZ$111
Per adult
Gin Tasting Masterclass in Aberdeen
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Aberdeen Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

NZ$31
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
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Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour

NZ$55
Per adult
Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
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Our pick of the best Central Aberdeen Hotel Deals

Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
4 out of 5
10-14 Union Terrace, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is NZ$133 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$133
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Good stay, comfy bed and good shower. Friendly staff too and really central location. Only down side was the curtains close fully so light got in early (slight annoyance rather than inconvenience) Would stay again."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is NZ$181 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$181
per night
17 May - 18 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Lovely. Great staff."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
4 out of 5
Union Square, Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is NZ$142 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$142
per night
17 May - 18 May
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Chapel Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is NZ$155 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$155
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Every was very friendly"

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Station Hotel Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen
3.5 out of 5
78 Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is NZ$156 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$156
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very warm welcome 😊 value for money would recommend"

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Station Hotel Aberdeen
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen
3.5 out of 5
Guestrow, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is NZ$202 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$202
per night
17 May - 18 May
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! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel is a hidden gem! It’s not the easiest place to drive to for the first time, but thereafter the hotel was excellent. The staff were all helpful, pleasant and hard working. The room itself had everything you needed and more for our stay. It was clean and comfortable. The hotel was central ..."

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Aberdeen

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Aberdeen West End

Visitors highly recommend Aberdeen West End for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Queen Victoria Statue while you're in town.

Aberdeen West End
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Altens

While Altens isn't home to many top sights, Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Aberdeen Harbour are some notable places to visit nearby.

Altens
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Cove

5/5(1 area review)

Some popular features of Cove include its restaurants and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Duthie Park Winter Gardens or Aberdeen Harbour are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Cove
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Bucksburn

3/5(1 area review)

Travellers enjoy Bucksburn for its breweries and golf courses. Consider checking out Auchmill Golf Course while you're in the area.

Bucksburn
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Cults

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Cults is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Hazlehead Park and Gordon Highlanders Museum if you have time to explore the area.

Cults
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Kingswells

Spas and restaurants are notable features of Kingswells. You might consider stopping by Brimmond Hill Country Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Kingswells

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