Old Aberdeen Travel Guide
Aberdeen
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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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Old Aberdeen
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
"We started off with a lovely afternoon tea, then checked into our lovely and spacious room. We were delighted to find that it had a fridge for us to keep our fizz chilled. We then had a lovely walk around the hotel grounds and went for a bar dinner. The menu was extensive and well priced. The hotel ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
"Lovely spacious and clean room, although very warm! Breakfast ok but the orange juice was very watered down and there was limited fruit/puree to have with yoghurt, despite the menu info."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
"It was as described and we enjoyed it very much"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Station Hotel Aberdeen
"Room was clean and spacious but they could have made better use of the space. The staff were sufficient but no real interest. Disappointingly, there was the car park tax which many hotel employ these days but at least it was secure. Breakfast was buffet style which isn’t my first choice. Overall ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street
"Walked into lobby and there was a musty smell, badly needed hoovered. Room was ok nothing special, bed was the worst, felt every spring in the mattress"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Village Hotel Aberdeen
"We arrived just before 9:00pm and went to check in. No welcome! The guy on reception barely looked up when we said we want to check in. He stared at his screen for what seemed to be about 5 minutes then he left to get another person to help him. She never acknowledged us - just spoke briefly to the ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 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.
Sunnybank
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunnybank and surrounding area, you can visit Bon-Accord Centre and Cathedral of St. Machar.
George Street
While George Street isn't home to many top sights, Bon-Accord Centre and His Majesty's Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ashgrove
While visiting Ashgrove, you might make a stop by sights like Westburn Park and Victoria Park.
Hilton
While there might not be top attractions in Hilton, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Sir Duncan Rice Library and Cruickshank Botanic Garden.
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.
