Old Aberdeen Travel Guide
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
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Cathedral of St. Machar during your travels in Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Old Aberdeen
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
"We started off with a lovely afternoon tea, then checked into our lovely and spacious room. We were delighted to find that it had a fridge for us to keep our fizz chilled. We then had a lovely walk around the hotel grounds and went for a bar dinner. The menu was extensive and well priced. The hotel ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
"This is a great hotel location for us travelling to Shetland, hotel staff were very polite and friendly, breakfast was plentiful and would suit anyone, beds are comfy and room was clean, there’s a fab service that allows you to leave luggage securely until you’re ready for onward travel, never disappointing ..."
Reviewed on 30 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
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
"It was as described and we enjoyed it very much"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Thainstone House
"The room was reasonably clean but looked very tired and dingey, shower head holder was broken and when using rain shower,bath screen too short and flooded the bathroom floor. Have stayed in a lot better for a lot less!!"
Reviewed on 29 May 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.
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.
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.
Ashgrove
While visiting Ashgrove, you might make a stop by sights like Westburn Park and Victoria Park.
Hilton
While there might not be top attractions in Hilton, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Sir Duncan Rice Library and Cathedral of St. Machar.
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.
