Central Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Visit Central Aberdeen
Popular places to visit
Union Square Shopping Centre
During your trip to Aberdeen, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Union Square Shopping Centre. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
His Majesty's Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at His Majesty's Theatre on your trip to Aberdeen. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Aberdeen Maritime Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Aberdeen Arts Centre
Enjoy a performance at Aberdeen Arts Centre, a popular theatre in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Marischal Museum
Be awestruck by the ornate Gothic-revival architecture of the second-largest granite building in the world, a civic landmark that was the former home of a museum.
Aberdeen Music Hall
You can get tickets for a performance at Aberdeen Music Hall during your stay in Aberdeen. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
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’s Distillery Discovery Tour
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Top hotels in Central Aberdeen
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
"Lovely hotel with fantastic staff. Checkin was so easy and they ensured we had everything we needed, breakfast delicious all in all a great stay."
Reviewed on 31 May 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 29 May 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 27 May 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen
"Convenient for Union Street, excellent stay"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen
"Great location, lovely room and very friendly and helpful staff. Able to store luggage securely and enjoyed the complimentary breakfast, highly recommend."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG
"staff were very helpful and friendly.. however our room was facing the street and right outside our window was a city maintenance crew using a crane at 7 am"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Aberdeen
Merchant Quarter
If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, Aberdeen Maritime Museum and The Trinity Centre are top sights worth seeing.
George Street
While George Street isn't home to many top sights, Bon-Accord Centre and His Majesty's Theatre 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.
Ferryhill
While Ferryhill isn't home to many top sights, Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Union Square Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sunnybank
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunnybank and surrounding area, you can visit Bon-Accord Centre and Cathedral of St. Machar.
