Central Aberdeen Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Aberdeen Arts Centre
Enjoy a performance at Aberdeen Arts Centre, a popular theatre in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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.
Marischal Museum
Be awestruck by the ornate Gothic-revival architecture of the second-largest granite building in the world, a civic landmark that was the former home of a museum.
Aberdeen Music Hall
You can get tickets for a performance at Aberdeen Music Hall during your stay in Aberdeen. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen
Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink
Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
Top hotels in Central Aberdeen
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Fairly modern hotel located within Union shopping centre, view of the harbour from high floors
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
Very helpful, polite, and professional staff. Very comfortable bed in a clean room.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Station Hotel Aberdeen
Second stay here, hotel is central and a great location being next to train station. Our room was clean, spacious, cosy and bed was comfortable. The reception staff were friendly on checkin/out. Great buffet breakfast with a good choice. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen
Fabulous place. Great location. Staff are very pleasant and helpful and accommodating. Bedroom very quiet and comfortable with big bright window plus good blackout blinds. Generous tasty breakfast. Full marks.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street
All very good value And perfect for an inexpensive stop over
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
Everything was lovely and clean staff were very friendly and helpful comfy and especially warm rooms
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Aberdeen
Merchant Quarter
If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, The Trinity Centre and Aberdeen Maritime Museum 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.
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.
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.
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