Old Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Visit Old Aberdeen
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.
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.
Seaton Park
Explore the great outdoors at Seaton Park, a lovely green space in Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
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.
Things to do
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
City of Aberdeen Distillery: Gin School Experience
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen
Top hotels in Old Aberdeen
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
What a wonderful hotel. Great rooms, restaurant food was excellent and the whisky bar is fantastic touch. I’ll stay here every time I’m in Aberdeen
Reviewed on 7 Dec, 2025
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Great location. Hotel is bit dated and could do with an upgrade. Small tv in the room and not wall mounted. Not enough plug sockets for charging devices and no USB sockets. Staff very helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 10 Dec, 2025
Thainstone House
Excellent venue and location, the country manor house has not been lost in the considerate conversion to a hotel Good size room and a decent firm bed Breakfast was most excellent and set me up for the day ahead Friendly and welcoming staff
Reviewed on 5 Dec, 2025
Station Hotel Aberdeen
Everything just ok very noisy room and windows rattling
Reviewed on 7 Dec, 2025
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
Great stay excellent service
Reviewed on 27 Nov, 2025
Village Hotel Aberdeen
Yeah all good 👍
Reviewed on 7 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Aberdeen
George Street
While George Street isn't home to many top sights, His Majesty's Theatre and Aberdeen Arts Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ashgrove
While visiting Ashgrove, you might make a stop by sights like Westburn Park and Victoria Park.
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
While visiting Hanover, you might make a stop by sights like Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour.
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
Travellers to Central Aberdeen praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Aberdeen Music Hall and His Majesty's Theatre.
