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.

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.

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.
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 Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen

Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink

Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Old Aberdeen Hotel Deals

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 May 26, 2026

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
"This is a great hotel location for us travelling to Shetland, hotel staff were very polite and friendly, breakfast was plentiful and would suit anyone, beds are comfy and room was clean, there’s a fab service that allows you to leave luggage securely until you’re ready for onward travel, never disappointing ..."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
"It was as described and we enjoyed it very much"
Reviewed on May 28, 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 May 29, 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 May 27, 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 May 25, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Old Aberdeen

Seaton
If you're spending some time in Seaton, Pittodrie Stadium and Aberdeen City Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Sunnybank
While there might not be top attractions in Sunnybank, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bon-Accord Centre and Cathedral of St. Machar.

George Street
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in George Street and surrounding area, you can visit Bon-Accord Centre and His Majesty's Theatre.

Ashgrove
If you're spending some time in Ashgrove, Westburn Park and Victoria Park are top sights worth seeing.

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 Cathedral of St. Machar.

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.
