The city of Aberdeen is home to the largest harbour in north-eastern Scotland.
It is the transport hub of the North Sea oil industry. The city is nicknamed the Granite City, in reference to the abundance of this material in the construction of buildings.
You can view the three cathedrals, St Machar's being the oldest, the King´s College, Provost Ross´s House, and many more monuments of historical interest. Aberdeen is full of marvellous gardens.
When you travel through the Royal Deeside region or the river Dee valley, which is surrounded by birchwood forests, you will witness part of the history of Aberdeen. Take the castle route and visit some of the eleven that exist in the area, including Balmoral, the Queen's summer residence; all have magnificent architecture.
Towards the north, in the Grampian Mountains, is the Malt Whiskey route, where you can taste the traditional product of Scotland at the respective distilleries.
As for the food; the beef, lamb, venison, partridge and pheasant are all excellent, but the fish specialties, especially those of the smoked variety, are the most traditional.
Come to Aberdeen and enjoy all its charms.
Recommended hotels in Aberdeen
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Thistle Aberdeen Altens
Aberdeen city, Aberdeen
Reviews : 3.5 / 5
This city hotel is spread over 4 floors and comprises 216 rooms of which 1 is a suite. Facilities on offer include a foyer, 12 conference rooms (with a capacity of up to 400 persons per room), a bar, a brasserie and a restaurant. Countless parking spaces are available next to the hotel building.
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The Caledonian by Thistle
Aberdeen city, Aberdeen
Reviews : 3.4 / 5
Formerly the Thistle Aberdeen Caledonian, the hotel is situated in a building that dates back to 1890, this hotel offers a range of sumptuous dining facilities such as the AA-Rosette graded restaurant on the Terrace (closed Sundays), that prides itself on offering quality local produce, and the café-bar Caley, the ideal getaway for light bites and hearty lunches. It also provides an inviting foyer with a reception desk, and a small, complimentary car park at the rear of the premises. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed.
From$131See more
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Best Western Summerhill Hotel and Suites
Aberdeen city, Aberdeen
Reviews : 4.6 / 5
This non-smoking hotel provides an ideal venue for the business traveller and tourist alike. The hotel offers 45 rooms in total, as well as a quiet and peaceful atmosphere in comfortable surroundings and a versatile conference and banqueting room. The contemporary lounge bar offers a wide range of fine wines, spirits, beers and cocktails. Guests are welcomed into a reception hall with 24-hour check-in service. Facilities include a restaurant, WLAN Internet access and room service.
From$135See more
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Jurys Inn Aberdeen
Aberdeen city, Aberdeen
Reviews : 4.4 / 5
Renovated in 2009, the hotel offers 203 en-suite rooms and is ideally located in the heart of Aberdeen, just a short walk from Aberdeen's bustling shopping, entertainment and nightlife venues. Facilities on offer include a lobby, a restaurant, conference facilities, WLAN Internet access, room and laundry services and parking for those arriving by car (charges apply).
From$144See more
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Craibstone Suites
Aberdeen city, Aberdeen
Reviews : 5.0 / 5
The accommodation is based at 15 Bon Accord Square, a Grade B listed townhouse originally designed by Archibald Simpson for use as his own residence. Number 15 is clearly the largest building on the square. The hotel, which was renovated in 2009, has 15 luxury hotel suites in total, each individually designed to blend seamlessly with the features of the building. Facilities include a lobby, hotel safe and WLAN Internet access.
From$159See more
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Mercure Ardoe House and Spa
Aberdeen city, Aberdeen
Reviews : 4.3 / 5
Surrounded by 8-hectare grounds, this hotel includes 2 buildings with 2 and 4 floors and a total of 117 accommodation units, of which 115 are doubles and 2 are suites. The hotel's facilities include a lobby with a 24-hour reception, a safe, lift access, a conference room and a car park. Dining options include an inviting bar and 2 à la carte restaurants with highchairs for infants. In addition, Internet access, room service and a laundry service are all available.
From$165See more
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Swallow Thainstone House Hotel
Aberdeen Surroundings, Aberdeen
Reviews : 3.8 / 5
Built in 1810 and renovated in 2004, this country house comprises a 3-storey main building with a total of 15 single rooms, 30 double rooms and 1 suite. Further facilities include a restaurant, a laundry and room service as well as Internet access (for an additional fee). Those arriving by car may take advantage of the car park or garage facilities.
From$168See more
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Maryculter House
Aberdeen Surroundings, Aberdeen
Reviews : 4.4 / 5
Built in 1190 and renovated in 2003, this hotel comprises a total of 22 double rooms spread over 2 floors. The building features a foyer with 24-hour reception desk, a pub and an à la carte restaurant with highchairs for children. There is also a conference room and a public Internet terminal to be used within the hotel. Those arriving by car may take advantage of the car park or garage facilities. Room and laundry services round off the facilities on offer.
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The Spires Aberdeen
Aberdeen city, Aberdeen
Reviews : 4.7 / 5
This exclusive development of suites is set within an impressive turreted granite building with a choice of 49 suites, each offering guests much more than just a hotel room by providing space to live, work, entertain and relax. The suites are a suitable base for both leisure breaks and short or long business trips.
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Macdonald Pittodrie House
Aberdeen Surroundings, Aberdeen
Reviews : 4.1 / 5
Built in the year 1865 and renovated in 2004, this hotel comprises a total of 27 rooms spread over 3 floors of which 25 are double rooms and 2 are suites. The main building consists of a lobby with 24-hour reception and a cosy bar offering over a hundred different types of whiskey. Throughout the house the walls are bedecked with portraits of the family who owns the property. There is also a restaurant and a public Internet terminal. Those arriving by car may take advantage of the car park or garage facilities. Finally, there are laundry and room services to round off the hotel's offerings.
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Extremely pleasant welcome, good hotel with a pleasant ambience. the bar meal and breakfast were very well presented and the
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