Hotels in Aberdeen

A port city where grey granite buildings sparkle in the sunshine while dolphins dip and rise in the harbour, there’s nowhere quite like Aberdeen. This is a place where grand 18th-century architecture meets long stretches of seafront, and locals go for a surf in the morning before catching a theatre or comedy show at one of the city’s many bars. Outside the city, an impressive array of castles and stately homes dot Aberdeenshire’s rolling hills, earning the region the nickname of ‘Scotland's Castle Country’. If you’re looking for Aberdeen hotels, look no further than Leonardo Inn Hotel Aberdeen Airport, Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Aberdeen Airport or Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen, all of which offer a perfect place to stay if you want to make the most of your time in the city.

Get your bearings

The Aberdeen’s Maritime Museum offers an in-depth look at the city’s seafaring history, including a nine-metre high oil rig model and a video on the city’s fishing and former-whaling industry. There are activities for children and the museum’s got an excellent cafe overlooking the harbour.

Don’t miss

Head out of town and stretch your legs on Balmedie Beach, a wild stretch of beach with windswept sand dunes. This rugged coastline is ideal for dramatic early morning walks and beautiful sunset photography while the North Sea waves crash onto the shore. The beachside coffee shop serves cakes, scones, doggie treats and cups of tea with sea views.

While you’re there

Book a daily dolphin harbour cruise with Aberdeen Harbour Tour, which meets at Aberdeen Harbour. It’s a great way to get out on the water with the skipper offering informative and often hilarious commentary while dolphins frolic beside the boat. Kids will love the chance to try their hand at driving the boat, and parents will enjoy the local stories about Aberdeen and its surrounds.