Title: Old Aberdeen Travel Guide: Best of Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Old Aberdeen](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Aberdeen-Aberdeen-Hotels.0-n915527217984233472-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Aberdeen](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Aberdeen.d6054175.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Aberdeen](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Aberdeen.d6054175.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Old Aberdeen Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Old-Aberdeen.d915527217984233472.Car-Hire-Guide)[Old Aberdeen Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Aberdeen.d915527217984233472.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Old Aberdeen Travel Guide ## Aberdeen ![Set of historic buildings of medieval construction of the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/915527217984233472/3702f80a-bfcc-407a-adb4-441c6336d19f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Set of historic buildings of medieval construction of the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/915527217984233472/3702f80a-bfcc-407a-adb4-441c6336d19f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aberdeen featuring modern architecture and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635892154547/a3f72179-e003-474a-b65c-2be536e886b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aberdeen which includes interior views and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635892154547/68971c46-4697-42ab-ad57-be004bde649a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aberdeen featuring interior views and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635892154547/eb637310-748d-4136-8c86-4007199101c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Old Aberdeen Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Aberdeen travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Aberdeen.dx6054175) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083421/e28b4317-cf5a-4e18-b767-db2504e62b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Aberdeen-Old-Aberdeen.d6083421.Attraction) ![The King's College building, part of Aberdeen University founded in 1495. The university is in the Old Aberdeen area which is like a tiny old town hidden in the city. As well as the beautiful University Buildings Old Aberdeen has cute little bungalows and independent bookshops which are hard to find in the city centre. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054175/8cef2524-b27e-4e0a-a2cf-5f48e7e3fd03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### King's College 4.5/5(36 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kings-College-Central-Aberdeen.d6083381.Attraction) ![Cathedral of St. Machar which includes interior views, religious aspects and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083349/b65ac711-c5a5-49f7-9a08-66e4faf8a655.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cathedral of St. Machar 4.5/5(10 reviews) Cast your eyes up in this magnificent medieval cathedral to see its stunning 16th-century heraldic ceiling and original friezes in the nave. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cathedral-Of-St-Machar-Central-Aberdeen.d6083349.Attraction) ![Aberdeen which includes interior views and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635892154547/4c7e6ba6-5fd3-4e5b-be57-1a902b1a3ede.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Sir-Duncan-Rice-Library-Old-Aberdeen.d553248635892154547.Attraction) ![The University of Aberdeen Cruikshank Botanic Gardens looking lovely](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054175/5630d96d-e20e-4054-a65e-02c02a219ea9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cruickshank Botanic Garden 4/5(4 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cruickshank-Botanic-Garden-Old-Aberdeen.d6083357.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kings-Museum-Old-Town-House-Central-Aberdeen.d553248621558115306.Attraction) ### Things to do ![North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49376012/99508573-d255-4954-b5aa-835d78f1c63d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen £56 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/north-east-coastal-trail-from-aberdeen.a49376012.activity-details) ![Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44638032/0c0b58a4-2c7c-4fa8-8710-4457e0746d57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm) £15 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/aberdeen-daily-city-centre-walking-tour-2pm.a44638032.activity-details) ![The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49263205/389a2ea3-b6e8-4767-8a40-8fe3d4178c11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen £9 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-hunt.a49263205.activity-details) ![Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47721610/4c981b2c-878a-486b-a40a-6472882fb4c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink £35 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/aberdeen-gin-distillery-discovery-tour-with-welcome-drink.a47721610.activity-details) ![Discover the Aberdeen Gin School](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5149269/263afe98-6ab9-4d4a-9048-db676a985ee2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour £35 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/aberdeens-distillery-discovery-tour.a5149269.activity-details) ![City of Aberdeen Distillery: Gin School Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47857463/e776e99f-65c2-452f-adbd-63bc148155f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City of Aberdeen Distillery: Gin School Experience £140 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/city-of-aberdeen-distillery-gin-school-experience.a47857463.activity-details) [See all activities in Aberdeen](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Aberdeen.d6054175.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Old Aberdeen ![Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28830000/28824500/28824407/ca4699ba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa St. Andrew Street Aberdeen Scotland £76 8 Feb - 9 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 restaurant and the helpful staff in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,140 reviews) Friendly staff Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=28824407&PinnedHotelID=28824407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=915527217984233472) ![Ardoe House Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23200/23180/6ce13977_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ardoe House Hotel & Spa South Deeside Road Aberdeen Scotland £77 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees 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! (1,006 reviews) Everything was first class; the building, staff, food, bed and shower Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=23180&PinnedHotelID=23180&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=915527217984233472) ![Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2880000/2870400/2870346/efd24e58_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen Union Square Aberdeen Scotland £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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,119 reviews) Reception staff were great. Very hospitable and caring and very welcoming. View from room was amazing. Loved the hot chocolate sachet on tea tray Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=2870346&PinnedHotelID=2870346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=915527217984233472) ![The Aberdeen Altens Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14600/14514/4dbce9f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Aberdeen Altens Hotel Souterhead Road Aberdeen Scotland £66 9 Mar - 10 Mar 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Excellent hotel. Rooms perfect and massive. Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=14514&PinnedHotelID=14514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=915527217984233472) ![Moxy Aberdeen Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16010000/16007500/16007467/b7e7293c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Moxy Aberdeen Airport Argyll Way, Aberdeen Airport Aberdeen Scotland Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £55 28 Feb - 1 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) As always fab stay with awesome staff Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=16007467&PinnedHotelID=16007467&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=915527217984233472) ![Thainstone House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/168/95487bca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Thainstone House Inverurie Inverurie Scotland £68 9 Mar - 10 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Inverurie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (403 reviews) Staff were fantastic. Food great and room was very clean Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=168&PinnedHotelID=168&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=915527217984233472) [See all 732 properties in Old Aberdeen](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=915527217984233472) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Aberdeen-George-Street.dx915527760544718848) ![Exterior of His Majesty's Theatre. Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. April 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/915523907392446464/c1cf3b56-2a69-4e13-8482-85f7474c9425.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aberdeen-Rosemount.dx915523907392446464) ![IMO: 9636254 MMSI: 235096339 Call Sign: 2GCZ3 Flag: United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054189/e9da7da1-4a5f-475a-9bc6-2f6caef307de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hanover While visiting Hanover, you might make a stop by sights like Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aberdeen-Hanover.dx915535462276341760) ![Aberdeen Pier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054175/40aba52a-5370-4fc7-be65-a92ffc21d673.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Merchant Quarter If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, Aberdeen Maritime Museum and The Trinity Centre are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aberdeen-Merchant-Quarter.dx953242593014374400) ![Marischal Museum featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083393/ed176d74-488c-4e97-a25f-553e78e36ed1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aberdeen-Central-Aberdeen.dx6054189) ![Aberdeen_AberdeenRoyalInfirmary_553248621594393944-5](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621594393944/6d31b3a4-15e3-4420-b68a-1a149c974e96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Midstocket Though Midstocket may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Aberdeen Indoor Bowling Club and Gordon Highlanders Museum. 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