Popular places to visit
Aberdeen Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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.
Duthie Park Winter Gardens
Walk amid tropical rainforests or arid displays dotted with cacti at this beautiful garden set within a collection of large glasshouses in a pretty city park.
Codonas Amusement Park
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Codonas Amusement Park during your visit 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.
Aberdeen Arts Centre
Enjoy a performance at Aberdeen Arts Centre, a popular theatre in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Things to do
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
Top hotels in Cove
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
Great stay excellent service
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Cove Bay Hotel
Angela at breakfast really goes all out to make sure you are looked after. Comfy bed. Clean room. On site parking. Good food and a huge variety of drinks.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
excellent staff.very clean.walking distance to city centre
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Excellent location for shopping and socialising
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Thainstone House
Our stay was very brief, arriving very late and checking out after and early breakfast so almost unfair to rate anything other than the room was clean and comfortable. We had picked the cheapest double room due to nature of our stay but still didn't lack any of the normal expected amenities. Breakfast ...
Reviewed on 15 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
Other neighbourhoods around Cove
Altens
While Altens isn't home to many top sights, Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Aberdeen Harbour are some notable places to visit nearby.
Torry
While visiting Torry, you might make a stop by sights like Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club) and Torry Battery.
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.
Broomhill
While there might not be top attractions in Broomhill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Gordon Highlanders Museum.
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.
Merchant Quarter
If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, The Trinity Centre and Aberdeen Maritime Museum are top sights worth seeing.
