Central Aberdeen Travel Guide
Aberdeen
Visit Central Aberdeen
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.
Academy
During your trip to Aberdeen, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Academy. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Central Aberdeen
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
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
Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street
The room was average
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
The room was ok but there weren’t any obvious extra towels or pillows in the room. Ask at reception when we left and we’re told towels were in a drawer.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
Arrived to a very dated hotel, the room was absolutely freezing we did try putting the heating up but when we came back from dinner and the show the room was still freezing, shower was cold too 😡 lovely big room and nice bathroom too. Breakfast was good. When we checked out we mentioned the room ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen
Very helpful receptionists.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Station Hotel Aberdeen
This hotel is central Aberdeen , buses, rail link And excellant parking not far from hotel. Staff are friendly and helpful Room excellant ,clean ,sorry never used the bar as i was at a party elswhere
Reviewed on 6 Mar 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.
Ashgrove
While visiting Ashgrove, you might make a stop by sights like Westburn Park and Victoria Park.
