Central Aberdeen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Aberdeen
Popular places to visit
Aberdeen Arts Centre
Enjoy a performance at Aberdeen Arts Centre, a popular theatre in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Activities
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink
Our pick of the best Central Aberdeen 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
Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
Good location and very pleasant room. Check in was fantastic - such a warm welcome and made me feel like a valued guest.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street
I booked a room in this hotel and on arriving I asked if I could get a room on the ground floor if one was free (accessibility reasons). I was then sent to the hotel next door which isn't as nice as this one in my view, I've stayed before - with as many stairs.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen
I've stayed here many times and always enjoy it. It's not super fancy, but it's always modern, clean, comfortable, and the staff is helpful and friendly. It's nice having the kitchen and a big airy room. The only minor (but might be more for others) downside is there's stairs everywhere to get in. ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 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
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Aberdeen
Merchant Quarter
If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, The Trinity Centre and Aberdeen Maritime Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Hanover
While visiting Hanover, you might make a stop by sights like Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour.
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.
Central Aberdeen Travel Guide
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