Old Aberdeen
Aberdeen





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.

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.

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.
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.
Things to do

Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen

Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen

Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour

Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink
Top hotels in Old Aberdeen

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Staff are great and friendly. Also remember you from last stays
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
Can't fault the room or the staff spa and pool seemed a bit busy with non hotel guests
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Fifth stay here and definitely not as clea
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Village Hotel Aberdeen
Very clean. Fantastic facilities. Great value. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
Lovely hotel stay here often
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street
The room was average
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
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.

