Popular places to visit
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.
Aberdeen Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.
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.
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.
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.
King's College
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit King's College, during your trip to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen
Historical Adventure to St Andrews & Dundee from Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen
Top hotels in Cove
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
Overall a great experience. Stay here frequently when travelling for work. Always good
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Cove Bay Hotel
Angela at breakfast really goes all out to make sure you are looked after. Comfy bed. Clean room. On site parking. Good food and a huge variety of drinks.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
The room was lovely and the staff were friendly. Clean room and a large comfy bed. Central location as well.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Great hotel but the cooked breakfast left a great deal to be desired . Warm sausages . Hard dusted potatoes and black in places . However, the service was brilliant and staff lovely .
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
Great hotel
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Village Hotel Aberdeen
Clean room, helpful staff
Reviewed on Dec 28, 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 Aberdeen Harbour.
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.
Broomhill
Though Broomhill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Gordon Highlanders Museum.
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.
Merchant Quarter
If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, The Trinity Centre and Aberdeen Maritime Museum are top sights worth seeing.
