Merchant Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Aberdeen Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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.
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.
Activities
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink
Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
Our pick of the best Merchant Quarter Hotel Deals
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
The room iteslf was clean, as was the bathroom. However there was hair & other small debris in the drawers in the room. A small fridge would have been helpful as the room was hot. Breakfast was good, we’d no other meals there. We paid for a late checkout yet our key cards stopped working 30 mins ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Station Hotel Aberdeen
ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside
Friendly staff and room was clean. Great for wee night away.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Lovely spaces. Great location.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Carmelite Hotel
Very nice hotel friendly helpful staff room was excellent very quiet no noise from outside considering it’s surrounded by pubs Will definitely use again soon
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Rox Hotel Aberdeen by Compass Hospitality
Really good location, 3 minutes walk from NCP Shiprow. Quick easy check in. My room was larger than I expected and quite comfortable. Only thing I’d comment on was that the mugs had some coffee stains on them, but it’s such a small thing.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
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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.
