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.
Aberdeen Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Duthie Park Winter Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Duthie Park Winter Gardens, a lovely green space in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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.
Aberdeen Arts Centre
Enjoy a performance at Aberdeen Arts Centre, a popular theatre in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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.
Top hotels in Altens
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Lovely staff, comfortable room, clean bathroom, at a great price
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Lovely quiet room with amazing comfy bed.. Geeat quality breakfast with very friendly staff.. Will definitely stay again ..
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
Staff really went above and beyond great stay
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
Clean room staff in the restaurant where amazing
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Village Hotel Aberdeen
Nice comfortable hotel stuff very welcoming
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Thainstone House
Staff were incredibly nice and helpful, especially Fay (hopefully I've spelt her name correctly). Food is brilliant and the bar area is such a nice place sit. Only thing I would maybe say is the lighting in the restaurant is quite bright but that is being a bit pernickety. I would highly recommend ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altens
Cove
Some popular features of Cove include its restaurants and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Duthie Park Winter Gardens or Aberdeen Harbour are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Torry
While visiting Torry, you might make a stop by sights like Torry Battery and Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club).
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.
Merchant Quarter
If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, The Trinity Centre and Aberdeen Maritime Museum 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.
Hanover
While visiting Hanover, you might make a stop by sights like Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour.
