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

Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen

Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour

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

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

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

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Reception staff were great. Very hospitable and caring and very welcoming. View from room was amazing. Loved the hot chocolate sachet on tea tray
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

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

Moxy Aberdeen Airport
As always fab stay with awesome staff
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Village Hotel Aberdeen
Modern & comfortable rooms, superb onsite convenience, great location for business..
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
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.

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.

Midstocket
Though Midstocket may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Aberdeen Indoor Bowling Club and Gordon Highlanders Museum.
