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.

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 when you take a trip to 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

Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen

Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour

Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink
Top hotels in Old Aberdeen

Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
Breakfast was excellent
Reviewed on 28 Jan, 2026

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 30 Jan, 2026

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Clean room and nice staff
Reviewed on 24 Jan, 2026

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
Excellent hotel. Rooms perfect and massive.
Reviewed on 27 Jan, 2026

Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre near Union Street
All very good value And perfect for an inexpensive stop over
Reviewed on 29 Dec, 2025

Moxy Aberdeen Airport
Very helpful staff. Nice room.
Reviewed on 27 Jan, 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
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.

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.

