Title: Visit Old Aberdeen: 2026 Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen Travel Guide | Expedia.com

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# Old Aberdeen

## Aberdeen

![Set of historic buildings of medieval construction of the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/915527217984233472/3702f80a-bfcc-407a-adb4-441c6336d19f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Set of historic buildings of medieval construction of the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/915527217984233472/3702f80a-bfcc-407a-adb4-441c6336d19f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Aberdeen which includes modern architecture and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635892154547/a3f72179-e003-474a-b65c-2be536e886b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Aberdeen showing interior views and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635892154547/68971c46-4697-42ab-ad57-be004bde649a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Aberdeen which includes modern architecture and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635892154547/eb637310-748d-4136-8c86-4007199101c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Old Aberdeen

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

[Aberdeen Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Aberdeen.dx6054175)

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### Popular places to visit

![Aberdeen University King's College building captured on a beautiful late summer morning. Founded in 1495 this is one of Scotland's oldest universities; the crown tower and chapel date from 1500.; Shut](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083421/e28b4317-cf5a-4e18-b767-db2504e62b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### University of Aberdeen

Explore the campus of University of Aberdeen, during your trip to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Aberdeen-Aberdeen.d6083421.Vacation-Attraction)

![The King's College building, part of Aberdeen University founded in 1495. The university is in the Old Aberdeen area which is like a tiny old town hidden in the city.
As well as the beautiful University Buildings Old Aberdeen has cute little bungalows and independent bookshops which are hard to find in the city centre. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054175/8cef2524-b27e-4e0a-a2cf-5f48e7e3fd03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### King's College

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit King's College, during your trip to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kings-College-Old-Aberdeen.d6083381.Vacation-Attraction)

![Cathedral of St. Machar featuring a church or cathedral, religious aspects and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083349/b65ac711-c5a5-49f7-9a08-66e4faf8a655.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.com/Cathedral-Of-St-Machar-Old-Aberdeen.d6083349.Vacation-Attraction)

![Aberdeen featuring modern architecture and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635892154547/4c7e6ba6-5fd3-4e5b-be57-1a902b1a3ede.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### The Sir Duncan Rice Library

Read, study, research and visit cultural exhibitions at the University of Aberdeen's landmark library building, a towering structure covered in glass.

[](https://expedia.com/The-Sir-Duncan-Rice-Library-Old-Aberdeen.d553248635892154547.Vacation-Attraction)

![The University of Aberdeen Cruikshank Botanic Gardens looking lovely](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054175/5630d96d-e20e-4054-a65e-02c02a219ea9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Cruickshank-Botanic-Garden-Old-Aberdeen.d6083357.Vacation-Attraction)

#### King's Museum - Old Town House

Find out about the history of Aberdeen with a stop at King's Museum - Old Town House. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kings-Museum-Old-Town-House-Central-Aberdeen.d553248621558115306.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5093520/85163620-6d68-4767-8762-f2422006a437.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

$19

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/aberdeen-city-centre-walking-tour-2pm.a5093520.activity-details)

![City of Aberdeen Distillery: Gin School Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47857463/e776e99f-65c2-452f-adbd-63bc148155f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### City of Aberdeen Distillery: Gin School Experience

$191

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/city-of-aberdeen-distillery-gin-school-experience.a47857463.activity-details)

![Discover the Aberdeen Gin School](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5149269/263afe98-6ab9-4d4a-9048-db676a985ee2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour

$48

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/aberdeens-distillery-discovery-tour.a5149269.activity-details)

![Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44638032/0c0b58a4-2c7c-4fa8-8710-4457e0746d57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

$21

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/aberdeen-daily-city-centre-walking-tour-2pm.a44638032.activity-details)

![Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47721610/4c981b2c-878a-486b-a40a-6472882fb4c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink

$48

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/aberdeen-gin-distillery-discovery-tour-with-welcome-drink.a47721610.activity-details)

![The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49263205/389a2ea3-b6e8-4767-8a40-8fe3d4178c11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen

$12

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/the-hunt.a49263205.activity-details)

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## Old Aberdeen Hotel Deals

![Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28830000/28824500/28824407/ca4699ba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa

St. Andrew Street Aberdeen Scotland

$85 nightly

$103 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,141 reviews)

Absolute Brilliant team of staff, very kind and warm reception, the ambience, the room, the food, everything was top notch. Looking forward to another visit

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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![Ardoe House Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23200/23180/6ce13977_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Ardoe House Hotel & Spa

South Deeside Road Aberdeen Scotland

$83 nightly

$100 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

Everything was perfect - I use this hotel a lot for business travel and always enjoy my stays.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

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![Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2880000/2870400/2870346/efd24e58_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

Union Square Aberdeen Scotland

$67 nightly

$81 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,126 reviews)

Great location, clean, modern and good food

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=2870346&PinnedHotelID=2870346&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=915527217984233472)

![The Aberdeen Altens Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14600/14514/4dbce9f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

Souterhead Road Aberdeen Scotland

$84 nightly

$101 total

Feb 28 - Mar 1

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Nice place just dated! Didn’t really bother us as we were only there for 1 night. Bed was really comfy. The dinner and breakfast got the job done.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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![Village Hotel Aberdeen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9090000/9087500/9087487/82a15904_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Village Hotel Aberdeen

Prime Four Aberdeen Scotland

$68 nightly

$82 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

The room was fine and the staff friendly, however the gym session starting at 6am directly below my room with blasting dance music and a shouty woman really wasn't welcome at all and spoiled my stay.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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![Moxy Aberdeen Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16010000/16007500/16007467/b7e7293c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Moxy Aberdeen Airport

Argyll Way, Aberdeen Airport Aberdeen Scotland

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$62 nightly

$74 total

Mar 20 - Mar 21

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Lovely hotel

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

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### Other neighborhoods around Old Aberdeen

![Famed for its granite and](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054175/8fa3a9a8-69ce-45d4-941a-82bba262520a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Seaton

 If you're spending some time in Seaton, Pittodrie Stadium and Aberdeen City Beach are top sights worth seeing. 

[](https://expedia.com/Aberdeen-Seaton.dx915527392672411648)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### George Street

 If you're looking for some top things to see and do in George Street and surrounding area, you can visit His Majesty's Theatre and Aberdeen Arts Centre. 

[](https://expedia.com/Aberdeen-George-Street.dx915527760544718848)

![Exterior of His Majesty's Theatre. Rosemount  Viaduct, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. April 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/915523907392446464/c1cf3b56-2a69-4e13-8482-85f7474c9425.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Aberdeen-Rosemount.dx915523907392446464)

![IMO: 9636254 MMSI: 235096339 Call Sign: 2GCZ3 Flag: United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054189/e9da7da1-4a5f-475a-9bc6-2f6caef307de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Hanover

 If you're spending some time in Hanover, Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour are top sights worth seeing. 

[](https://expedia.com/Aberdeen-Hanover.dx915535462276341760)

![Aberdeen Pier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054175/40aba52a-5370-4fc7-be65-a92ffc21d673.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Merchant Quarter

 If you're spending some time in Merchant Quarter, The Trinity Centre and Aberdeen Maritime Museum are top sights worth seeing. 

[](https://expedia.com/Aberdeen-Merchant-Quarter.dx953242593014374400)

![Marischal Museum which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083393/ed176d74-488c-4e97-a25f-553e78e36ed1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Central Aberdeen

4.5/5(126 area reviews)

 Travelers to Central Aberdeen praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Aberdeen Music Hall and His Majesty's Theatre. 

[](https://expedia.com/Aberdeen-Central-Aberdeen.dx6054189)

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# Old Aberdeen