Old Aberdeen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Aberdeen
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.
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.
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.
The Sir Duncan Rice Library
After visiting The Sir Duncan Rice Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Cruickshank Botanic Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Cruickshank Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
King's Museum - Old Town House
Find out about the history of Aberdeen when you take a trip to King's Museum - Old Town House. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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 Old Aberdeen Hotel Deals
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
Room was clean and tidy and warm once we got the heating on. Food was good in the evening and buffet breakfast more than adequate. Staff all friendly and helpful. Nice to have some real fires going in the evening. Would certainly be back if looking for accommodation near Aberdeen.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Comfortable room.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
Excellent hotel. Rooms perfect and massive.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Moxy Aberdeen Airport
As always fab stay with awesome staff
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Thainstone House
Staff were fantastic. Food great and room was very clean
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Aberdeen
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.
Hanover
While visiting Hanover, you might make a stop by sights like Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour.
Merchant Quarter
If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, Aberdeen Maritime Museum and The Trinity Centre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
