Visit Merchant Quarter
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)

The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen
Top hotels in Merchant Quarter

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Great hotel but the cooked breakfast left a great deal to be desired . Warm sausages . Hard dusted potatoes and black in places . However, the service was brilliant and staff lovely .
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Station Hotel Aberdeen
Excellent value for money in the centre of Aberdeen
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
Upgraded room was very big, floors were quite creeky. Bathroom was nice.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

ibis Aberdeen Centre - Quayside
We enjoyed our stay. The staff were very nice.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Rox Hotel Aberdeen by Compass Hospitality
Fine hotel
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Royal Athenaeum Suites
It had a kitchen in the room. Good location. Poor parking and directions to hotel. Once there is was nice.
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Merchant Quarter

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.

Hanover
While visiting Hanover, you might make a stop by sights like Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour.

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.

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.
Ashgrove
While visiting Ashgrove, you might make a stop by sights like Westburn Park and Victoria Park.






