Popular places to visit
Aberdeen Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.
University of Aberdeen
Explore the campus of University of Aberdeen, during your trip to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Codonas Amusement Park
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Codonas Amusement Park during your visit to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Aberdeen Arts Centre
Get tickets for a show at Aberdeen Arts Centre, a storied theater in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.
Duthie Park Winter Gardens
Walk amid tropical rainforests or arid displays dotted with cacti at this beautiful garden set within a collection of large glasshouses in a pretty city park.
Gordon Highlanders Museum
Trace the 200-year history of the Gordon Highlanders from the Napoleonic Wars to today and discover the stories of the soldiers through displays and film.
Things to do
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink
Top hotels in Cove
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
All ok
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Cove Bay Hotel
A cosy small family run hotel and restaurant on the coast with great views. Plenty of onsite parking, warm welcome on arrival. Room was spacious and comfortable with a sea view. Both the evening meal and breakfast are delicious with a good selection of food and drink. Can highly recommend dining ...
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Staff were really friendly and helpful. Room was cleanish, it wasn't until the day we were leaving we found sweets from a previous guest in the bedroom. The only real complaint we had was the room was really warm even though we had heating off and opened the windows during night, it didn't make much ...
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Fantastic service overall. Late checkout free of charge, food and drinks vouchers. Couldn't ask for more!
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Station Hotel Aberdeen
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
The hotel is beautiful. The dinner (fajitas) was yummy. The staff were lovely and polite. The poll was rather noisy as ut has kids classes, but it wasnt crowded. I srill relaxed.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cove
Altens
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Altens and surrounding area, you can visit Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club).
Torry
While visiting Torry, you might make a stop by sights like Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club) and Torry Battery.
Ferryhill
While there might not be top attractions in Ferryhill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Union Square Shopping Centre.
Merchant Quarter
If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, Aberdeen Maritime Museum and The Trinity Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Central Aberdeen
Travelers to Central Aberdeen praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Aberdeen Music Hall and His Majesty's Theatre.
Hanover
If you're spending some time in Hanover, Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
