Merchant Quarter Travel Guide

Aberdeen

Aberdeen Pier
Aberdeen Pier

Popular places to visit

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Aberdeen Maritime Museum

4.5/5(50 reviews)

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.

Aberdeen Maritime Museum
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Union Square Shopping Centre

4.5/5(247 reviews)

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.

Union Square Shopping Centre
Aberdeen University King's College building captured on a beautiful late summer morning. Founded in 1495 this is one of Scotland's oldest universities; the crown tower and chapel date from 1500.; Shut

University of Aberdeen

4.5/5(66 reviews)

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.

University of Aberdeen
Part of the #lookagainfestival in Aberdeen. Making you think about the city around you.

His Majesty's Theatre

4.5/5(62 reviews)

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.

His Majesty's Theatre
View of Aberdeen skyline from inside the docks or harbor area

Aberdeen Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

Aberdeen Harbour
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Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

4/5(30 reviews)

If Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Aberdeen.

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Things to do

North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen

North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen

£56
per adult
North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour

Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

£15
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen

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

£9
per adult
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen
Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink

Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink

£35
per adult
Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink
Discover the Aberdeen Gin School

Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour

£35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
City of Aberdeen Distillery: Gin School Experience

City of Aberdeen Distillery: Gin School Experience

£140
per adult
City of Aberdeen Distillery: Gin School Experience
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Top hotels in Merchant Quarter

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

4 out of 5
Union Square Aberdeen Scotland
The price is £59 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
£59
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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! (1,122 reviews)
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Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen

Station Hotel Aberdeen

3 out of 5
78 Guild Street Aberdeen Scotland
The price is £53 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
£53
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
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

Station Hotel Aberdeen
ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside

ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside

3 out of 5
15 Shiprow Aberdeen Scotland
The price is £49 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£49
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Location was good and easy to get to. Hotel is fine with basic breakfast.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside
Rox Hotel Aberdeen by Compass Hospitality

Rox Hotel Aberdeen by Compass Hospitality

3 out of 5
17-23 Market Street Aberdeen Scotland
The price is £42 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
£42
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this romantic hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (434 reviews)
I had the junior suite which was really spacious and comfortable. The location is good for central Aberdeen but there are some pubs nearby which meant a bit of noise from outside.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Rox Hotel Aberdeen by Compass Hospitality
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel

3 out of 5
43-45 Market Street Aberdeen Scotland
The price is £69 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
£69
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (906 reviews)
The staff were friendly and the public areas were bright, clean and modern.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Royal Athenaeum Suites

Royal Athenaeum Suites

3.5 out of 5
15 Union Street Aberdeen Scotland
The price is £79 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
£79
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Royal Athenaeum Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Merchant Quarter

Marischal Museum featuring 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
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Hanover

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

Hanover
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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.

George Street
Exterior of His Majesty's Theatre. Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. April 2018

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.

Rosemount
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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Torry

While visiting Torry, you might make a stop by sights like Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club) and Torry Battery.

Torry

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