Old Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Visit Old Aberdeen
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
King's Museum - Old Town House
Find out about the history of Aberdeen with a stop at King's Museum - Old Town House. 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
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen
Top hotels in Old Aberdeen
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Rooms are lovely However, room clearly booked for 3 people, only prepared for 2. Towels, glasses, mugs, pillows, amount of tea, coffee etc. Reception very good at correcting this, but why should we have to go out of our way to get this changed?
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
N/A
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Village Hotel Aberdeen
All perfect
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
Lovely hotel, very comfortable, great food.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Moxy Aberdeen Airport
Always a pleasure to stay
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen
Very modern with our room very comfy and well setup for a couple on a short visit to the city
Reviewed on Mar 22, 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
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in George Street and surrounding area, you can visit His Majesty's Theatre and Aberdeen Arts Centre.
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
If you're spending some time in Hanover, Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
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.
