Old Aberdeen Travel Guide
Aberdeen
Visit Old Aberdeen
Popular places to visit
University of Aberdeen
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.
King's College
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.
Cathedral of St. Machar
Cast your eyes up in this magnificent medieval cathedral to see its stunning 16th-century heraldic ceiling and original friezes in the nave.
Seaton Park
Explore the great outdoors at Seaton Park, a lovely green space in Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
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.
Cruickshank Botanic Garden
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.
Top hotels in Old Aberdeen
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Very good location. Nice staff.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Check in and out online were both faultless. Room was clean and kept that way during our stay. Friendly staff and good selection of food for breakfast. Nice bar area for drinks, coffee and meals.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
Rooms were nice, clean and comfortable. Food was good.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
All is perfect! We loved all! My kids enjoyed the swimming pool, and I really loved the gluten free food! For me the Hunting chicken is the best Aberdeen’s hunting chicken (yes, eat the similar food in other differents places in Aberdeen! But, of the hotel restaurant is the best!).
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Village Hotel Aberdeen
Many thanks for a fuss free stop over.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Thainstone House
Staff were incredibly nice and helpful, especially Fay (hopefully I've spelt her name correctly). Food is brilliant and the bar area is such a nice place sit. Only thing I would maybe say is the lighting in the restaurant is quite bright but that is being a bit pernickety. I would highly recommend ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Aberdeen
Seaton
If you're spending some time in Seaton, Pittodrie Stadium and Aberdeen City Beach are top sights worth seeing.
George Street
While George Street isn't home to many top sights, His Majesty's Theatre and Union Terrace Gardens 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.
Merchant Quarter
If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, The Trinity Centre and Aberdeen Maritime Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Central Aberdeen
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 Union Terrace Gardens.
