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

Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
Top hotels in Old Aberdeen

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Easy check in , lovely staff, nice breakfast. Room clean and bed comfy.
Reviewed on 15 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
We were stay for a friends wedding, lovely hotel and we will definitely stay again. Staff were friendly food was good and facilities very clean.
Reviewed on 12 Dec, 2025

Station Hotel Aberdeen
Delightful stay. Greeted by a lovely, cheery member of staff who offered me an upgrade. Stunning room, clean, comfortable and well equipped. Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 12 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.



