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.
Seaton Park
Explore the great outdoors at Seaton Park, a lovely green space in Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
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.
Activities
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Historical Adventure to St Andrews & Dundee from Aberdeen
Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen
4 Day Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour from Aberdeen
Explore Aberdeen in 90 minutes with a Local
Our pick of the best Old Aberdeen Hotel Deals
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Lovely room enjoyed our stay.will be back
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Clean room, fantastic staff, great location with lots of choice attached to a shopping mall.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
Great hotel
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Station Hotel Aberdeen
Excellent value for money in the centre of Aberdeen
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Village Hotel Aberdeen
I have stayed here many times and it will continue to be my first choice for stays in Aberdeen. As always, the staff are friendly and helpful, my room is ready and clean and well equipped, parking is easy and the leisure facilities are splendid. A few lengths of the pool helps to stretch off a long ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
Overall a great experience. Stay here frequently when travelling for work. Always good
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Aberdeen
Seaton
If you're spending some time in Seaton, Pittodrie Stadium and Aberdeen City Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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, The Trinity Centre and Aberdeen Maritime Museum 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.
