You are here: Home > Travel Information > Destination Guides Text size A A A See what people from around the world are saying about cities we fly to and from masson__x: @emilay_thatter1 I think Jessie j is coming to Aberdeen 15th of march next year >.< !! a minute ago JD1st_Braintree: RT @Scoutsscarter: Reports of a Bear roaming the streets of Aberdeen are true. Photographic proof available here http://t.co/zsarBXrk a minute ago poglad: Guestrow and Broad Street #aberdeen #scotland #instagram http://t.co/4zFBrU17 2 minutes ago World / Europe / Scotland / Aberdeen | Overview | Fast Facts | Arrive | See | Eat | Sleep | Connect Aberdeen, The Granite City, is cosmopolitan and distinctive. Bold architecture creates an impressive skyline of sparkling granite but it also has an historic old town, grand boulevards lined with blooms, designer shops and a sandy beach with a lively harbour. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Currency UK pound (GBP) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Visa Requirements No visa required for EU nationals, Canadians, Americans or Australians. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Language English Address: Post Code: Tel No: Timezone GMT Address: Post Code: Tel No: Weather Aberdeen can be cool and damp. Summer temperatures hover around 18C while winters are often cold. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Dialling Code 00 44 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Electricity 220V (UK-style 3 pin plugs) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Health and Safety EU citizens should apply for a European Health Insurance Card before departure, which entitles them to free or reduced cost treatment in all EU countries. This only covers emergency treatment so comprehensive travel and medical insurance are strongly advised. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Flights to Aberdeen arrive at Aberdeen Dyce airport (Dyce, 00 44 870 040 0006) seven miles from the city centre. Bus 27 runs from the airport to Guild Street railway station in the city centre at regular intervals, taking 45 minutes and costing £1.80. Taxis cost around £18. Address: Post Code: Tel No: The Old Town The old town: This compact medieval area contains wonderful buildings such as Kings College, with its famous quadrangle, St Machars Cathedral and the Marischal Museum housed within Marischal college, the world's second largest granite building. It's surrounded by quaint cobbled streets, lively bars and restaurants. Address: Old Aberdeen Post Code: Tel No: Aberdeen Maritime Museum Aberdeen Maritime Museum: Situated on the historic Shiprow and overlooking the busy harbour is the award winning Maritime Museum. Here you can see how fishing, seafaring and the North Sea oil industry helped to shape the city. Address: Shiprow, Aberdeen Post Code:AB11 5BY Tel No:+44 (0) 1224 337700 The Winter Gardens The Winter Gardens: Located in Duthie Park, the Winter Gardens are stunning. Two acres of vibrant blooms and 600 species of cacti all under glass make this the largest covered floral display in Europe. Address: Duthie Park ,Polmuir Road, Aberdeen Post Code:AB11 7TH Tel No:+44(0)1224 585310 Quick Lunch - cafe 52 Cafe 52 brings European café culture to Aberdeen. It offers imaginative and delicious meals, snacks, teas and coffees plus it's licensed. Address: 52 the green, Aberdeen Post Code:ab11 6pe Tel No:+44 (0)1224 590094 Top Table - The Conservatory Restaurant The Conservatory Restaurant at the five star Marcliffe Hotel is excellent. Elegant yet relaxed with an extensive menu of carefully-sourced local ingredients and an impressive wine cellar and whisky list. In summer you can eat on the patio surrounded by gardens and woodland. Address: THE MARCLIFFE HOTEL and SPA, North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen Post Code:AB15 9YA Tel No:+44 (0)1224 861000 Cheap Eat - Foyer Restaurant and Gallery Foyer Restaurant and Gallery is light, airy and stylish with a seasonal menu ranging from snacks to main meals and great desserts. Changing exhibitions of contemporary art work add to the tasteful ambiance. Address: 82a Crown Street, Aberdeen Post Code:ab11 6et Tel No:+44 (0)1224 582277 On Business - Copthorne Hotel The four star Copthorne Hotel is centrally located, with easy access to tourist sights and the business centre. Well decorated rooms all have modem points, double rooms with the bonus of high speed internet access. A cheerful bar serves meals and snacks. Book now Address: 122 Huntly Street Post Code:AB10 1SU Tel No: Lap Of Luxury - Marcliffe Hotel The beautiful five star Marcliffe Hotel is set in its own wooded grounds. Tastefully decorated with antiques and contemporary fabrics, it has a spa and a fabulous restaurant specialising in Scottish cuisine. Book now Address: North Deeside Road Post Code:AB15 9YA Tel No: Cheap Sleep - Premier Inn - City Centre The Premier Inn-City Centre has comfortable rooms and is reasonably priced for such a central location. It offers facilities such as a restaurant, bar, and WiFi access. Book now Address: Inverlair House, West North Street Post Code: Tel No: Coffee And Chat - Cellar Café Housed within 16th century Provost Skenes House, the contemporary Cellar Café (Guestrow, 00 44 1224 522 743) is a lovely location for a relaxed chat and serves coffees, cakes, wine and snacks. Address: Provost Skene's House, Guestrow, Aberdeen Post Code:AB10 1AS Tel No:+44 (0) 1224 641086 Formal Presentation - Aberdeen Patio Hotel Aberdeen Patio Hotel (Beach Boulevard, 00 44 224 633 339) has nine spacious conference rooms with hi-tech facilities. Address: Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen Post Code:AB24 5EF Tel No:+44 0 1224 633339 Evening Drinks - Illicit Still The award winning Illicit Still (22 Netherkirkgate, 00 44 1224 623 123) pub/bar/eatery is friendly and popular. It has three bars, bags of character and an excellent list of whiskies, beers and cocktails. Address: Guest Row, Broad Street, Aberdeen Post Code:AB10 1AU Tel No:+44 (0)1224 623123 Print City guides Aberdeen Edinburgh Glasgow Flights Book flights to Aberdeen now Lowest fares Departure airport -please select- Aberdeen (Dyce) Belfast City Dublin East Midlands Edinburgh Glasgow Leeds Bradford London Heathrow Manchester Norwich
