Garthdee Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Aberdeen Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen
Our pick of the best Garthdee Hotel Deals
Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel
Fantastic stay! Spacious room, large bathroom, comfortable bed. Delicious food. Wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Lovely hotel. Very clean and modern. Rooms, well presented. Food, breakfast, plenty of options, hot and cold.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
From someone who stays in hotels a lot with my job I have to say this hotel has it all, the staff can not do enough for you from the lovely reception staff who held our luggage and placed medical stents in the office so we didn’t have to carry them around, to Lewis on the bar, all super efficient ...
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
Well appointed spacious room. Very helpful and friendly staff on Reception and in Bar / restaurant
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Station Hotel Aberdeen
Room was clean and bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
Beautiful spot. Great service. Very very quiet. Just loved it here. Service is outstanding - Musa was wonderful as others. Love the beds, view from the room, everything.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Garthdee
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.
Cults
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.
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.
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.
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.
Midstocket
Though Midstocket may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Aberdeen Indoor Bowling Club and Gordon Highlanders Museum.
