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.
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 Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
If Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Aberdeen.
Activities
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
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
City of Aberdeen Distillery: Gin School Experience
Our pick of the best Merchant Quarter Hotel Deals
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
All staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. The room was very clean and spacious and the beds were very comfortable. Good choice of foods at breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Station Hotel Aberdeen
The room was quite clean , nice bar and staff were good.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside
Generally great
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Rox Hotel Aberdeen by Compass Hospitality
Nice warm comfortable room, clean en-suite area. Great price!
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Upgraded room was very big, floors were quite creeky. Bathroom was nice.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Royal Athenaeum Suites
It had a kitchen in the room. Good location. Poor parking and directions to hotel. Once there is was nice.
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025
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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.
Torry
While visiting Torry, you might make a stop by sights like Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club) and Torry Battery.
