Aberdeenshire and Moray

Travel Guide

Aberdeen showing street scenes
Aberdeen featuring night scenes, street scenes and heritage elements
Dunnottar Castle showing farmland and wildflowers
Loch Morlich showing a pebble beach and a river or creek
Loch an Eilein featuring forest scenes

Where to stay in Aberdeenshire and Moray

Marischal Museum which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

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.

Central Aberdeen
Coming into land at Aberdeen airport

Dyce

4/5(21 area reviews)

Visitors highly recommend Dyce for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Formartine and Buchan Way while you're in town.

Dyce
Aberdeen showing street scenes

Hanover

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

Hanover
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Cove

4/5(4 area reviews)

Restaurants and spas are some things travelers note about Cove. Check out Duthie Park Winter Gardens or Aberdeen Harbour while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.

Cove
Duthie Park Winter Gardens which includes interior views and a garden

Ferryhill

While there might not be top attractions in Ferryhill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Union Square Shopping Centre.

Ferryhill
A wee dram of Glenmorangie, recommended by the waitress as an introductory whiskey. If that's an introduction, good heavens.

Aberdeen West End

Aberdeen West End is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Rubislaw Quarry or Queen Victoria Statue.

Aberdeen West End
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AED 343 per night from May 23 to May 24
AED 343
AED 412 total
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,043 reviews)
"Only thing is we did not realize the stream room and sauna was not included."

Reviewed on 27 April 2025

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
4 out of 5
Union Square, Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AED 278 per night from May 22 to May 23
AED 278
AED 333 total
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Quiet comfortable"

Reviewed on 27 April 2025

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
4 out of 5
Souterhead Road, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AED 249 per night from May 17 to May 18
AED 249
AED 298 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great place helpful staff good food reasonable prices"

Reviewed on 30 April 2025

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
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Royal Athenaeum Suites
Royal Athenaeum Suites
3.5 out of 5
15 Union Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Union Square Shopping Centre ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (250 reviews)
"excellent hotel, the room i was given was a large 1 br and was excellent. thank you"

Reviewed on 25 November 2024

Royal Athenaeum Suites
Aberdeen by Charles Hope
Aberdeen by Charles Hope
3 out of 5
Schoolhill, Aberdeen, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Union Square Shopping Centre and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (29 reviews)
"Clean safe and secure property"

Reviewed on 9 December 2024

Aberdeen by Charles Hope
Sweeney Rooms Aviemore
Sweeney Rooms Aviemore
3 out of 5
137 Grampian Rd, Aviemore, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Aviemore. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and Strathspey ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (37 reviews)
Superb find
"Only stayed for three nights, but thought it was a lovely place. The room decor is very modern/contemporary, which is what I like. Bed and bedding was comfortable, but was only a small double bed, presumably because the room was quite small. We will stay again , but will book a bigger room next ..."

Reviewed on 30 December 2024

Sweeney Rooms Aviemore
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Popular places to visit

Dunnottar Castle which includes farmland and a gorge or canyon

Dunnottar Castle

5/5(28 reviews)

Find out about the history of Stonehaven when you spend time at Dunnottar Castle. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Dunnottar Castle
University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

4.5/5(25 reviews)

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.

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen Harbour

Aberdeen Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.

Aberdeen Harbour
Cairngorm Ski Resort featuring railway items and snow

CairnGorm Mountain

4.5/5(19 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Aviemore with a visit to CairnGorm Mountain. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

CairnGorm Mountain
Loch Morlich showing forest scenes, mountains and a river or creek

Loch Morlich

4.5/5(34 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Loch Morlich, a lovely green space in Aviemore. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Loch Morlich
Amusement park

Codonas Amusement Park

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

Codonas Amusement Park