Aberdeen

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Aberdeen showing a city, a square or plaza and night scenes
Aberdeen showing a city, a square or plaza and night scenes
Aberdeen featuring interior views and modern architecture
Marischal Museum featuring a city, heritage architecture and street scenes
Aberdeen showing night scenes, a city and heritage elements

A gem in Scotland’sNorth East, Aberdeen has some of the mostmagnificent scenery in the UK to enjoy, the perfect location for a familyholiday or short city break, and no matter the time of year there is alwayssomething to do on a visit to Aberdeen.

Beautiful architecturelives throughout the city with wonderfully designed buildings creating animpressive city centre location in Aberdeen. UnionStreet in particular is one area to be sure to visit in Aberdeenand is commonly referred to as the Granite Mile. Built in the 19thCentury, Union Street has an abundance of shops, restaurants and bars for youto relax and unwind in. The city also plays host to many craft and vintagemarkets, outdoor farmers markets and food markets all waiting to be explored.

On a visit to Aberdeenyou will have no difficulty locating a castle to explore with over 300 castlesto choose from all within an hour’s drive of Aberdeencity centre. The most well-known of these is BalmoralCastle on Royal Deeside bought by Queen Victoria in 1852 after aromantic break in the area. The castle is still used today by the Royals as asummer retreat. For fans of Dracula a visit to the ruins of Slains Castle is amust. The scenery and location is spectacularly situated right on the Cliffside.

Whisky production issomething the people of Scotland pride themselves on, with a number of worldfamous distilleries nearby, so why not plan a visit on your next trip to Aberdeen.With a visit to a local distillery you will be guided through every part ofwhisky making and the opportunity to sample some of these fine Scottish malts!

Get cultured with avisit to one of Aberdeen’s many museums. With ahistory dating back 8,000 years there are a number of different museums tochoose from when visiting Aberdeen. Explore theKing’s Museum with collections ranging from contemporary art to naturalhistory, or for those with an interest in crime and punishment events of thepast visit the Tolbooth Museum for a look into Aberdeen’sdarker past. The award winning GrampianTransport Museum is also popular with children and visits include on-boardvehicle exhibits and videos to help illustrate the history of transport.

Aberdeencan often be referred to as the Granite City, but despite this, Aberdeenhas no shortage of parks to allow you to enjoy the great outdoors whetheryou’re travelling alone, with a partner, in a group or with your family. DuthiePark is perhaps the most popular park in the city and it is an ideal settingfor a family day out, with great big open green spaces to play in and boatingon the ponds to experience. For those with an interest in gardening there is agreenhouse located within the park with many exotic plants including one of thelargest collections of cacti in Britain.

Aberdeenis a city that is sure to entertain many interests including architecture,shopping and foodies alike. As in most major cities, Aberdeenhas a wide range of accommodation on offer to suit all needs and requirementsfrom luxurious boutique spa hotels to the budget chains as well of course thelocal B&B’s.

Where to stay in Aberdeen

Marischal Museum showing heritage elements and heritage architecture

Central Aberdeen

4/5(632 area reviews)

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.

Central Aberdeen
Coming into land at Aberdeen airport

Dyce

4/5(175 area reviews)

Dyce is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Formartine and Buchan Way, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Dyce
I love the Winter Gardens in Aberdeen. Constantly changing throughout the year. This is the fern house in April 2015. There's lots of information about the different plants and why they are grown too.

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.

Ferryhill
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Hanover

While visiting Hanover, you might make a stop by sights like Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour.

Hanover
Queen's Cross, Aberdeen. This statue of Queen Victoria was moved here in 1964 having previously stood in St. Nicholas Street, in the city centre.

Aberdeen West End

Aberdeen West End is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Queen Victoria Statue and Rubislaw Quarry while you're in town.

Aberdeen West End
Aberdeen Pier

Merchant Quarter

If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, Aberdeen Maritime Museum and The Trinity Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Merchant Quarter
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
St. Andrew Street Aberdeen Scotland
The price is €87 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
€87
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,146 reviews)
Very clean spacious room was happy with my upgrade

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa

Ardoe House Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
South Deeside Road Aberdeen Scotland
Stay at this spa hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Yes love the place and service

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

4 out of 5
Union Square Aberdeen Scotland
The price is €68 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
€68
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,133 reviews)
I stay here every time I come to Aberdeen on business. It's a good and reliable hotel. This time though the bed was not the usual standard. In an Executive room there is usually a very comfortable super king bed; this time it was a double with a less good mattress. Not sure what's going on here as ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Royal Athenaeum Suites

Royal Athenaeum Suites

3.5 out of 5
15 Union Street Aberdeen Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Union Square Shopping Centre and Tolbooth ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (271 reviews)
Great stay! This is our second time staying at these apartments and will return. The lady on reception was fantastic and upgraded us to a super king size bedroom after me explaining I go for surgery Monday and it was a break before then so she tried to make us more comfortable. The staff were very ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Royal Athenaeum Suites
Apartrooms

Apartrooms

4 out of 5
Marywell Aberdeen Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Union Square Shopping Centre and RGU: SPORT are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
Enjoyed our stay at Apartrooms. Location great for exploring surrounding area. Clean room with well equipped kitchen. Shower and bathroom all good, comfy bed and quiet too.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Apartrooms
Riverview-2br-sleeps4-citycentre-parking-fastwifi

Riverview-2br-sleeps4-citycentre-parking-fastwifi

3 out of 5
Aberdeen Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Union Square Shopping Centre and Duthie Park Winter Gardens ...
4/10 (1 review)
When you flush the toilet in bathroom it makes a horrible loud noise. Info on apartment states it has washer and dryer - it does not. It has a washer and a hanging rack. There was still food in fridge and cabinets, was only given 2 towels for 4 people. Beds are close to floor and are horrible. No ...

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024

Riverview-2br-sleeps4-citycentre-parking-fastwifi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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