Premier Inn Aberdeen

Aberdeen is best known for its granite buildings, which give the city its nickname, "The Granite City." The grey stone used in much of the architecture sparkles in the sunlight and makes Aberdeen look pretty unique. It's also famous for being a major centre for the North Sea oil and gas industry. On top of that, it’s got a long maritime history, two well-known universities and is surrounded by beautiful coastline and countryside. 

Yes, Aberdeen is definitely worth a visit! You’ll find beautiful beaches, historic buildings and great museums. Plus, it’s a great base for exploring Aberdeenshire’s castles, whisky distilleries and coastal villages. Whether you're into history, nature, or just want a relaxing break, Aberdeen has plenty to offer. 

One of the nicest areas in Aberdeen is Old Aberdeen—it's full of historic charm, with cobbled streets, old buildings and the impressive King’s College. Footdee is another gem—an old fishing village right by the beach with tiny cottages. If you're after something a bit more upmarket, the West End has lovely Victorian houses and is close to good shops and restaurants. Duthie Park, with its Winter Gardens, is also a lovely place to relax. 

Aberdeen is known for Aberdeen Angus beef, which is famous worldwide for being top quality and really tasty. You’ll also find loads of fresh seafood, like haddock, crab and langoustines, thanks to its coastal location. If you’re after something local, try a rowie (also called a buttery) that’s unique to the area. And of course, traditional Scottish favourites like haggis and cullen skink are also on the menu. 

Aberdeen is one of the UK's oldest university cities and has a diverse and exciting range of things to do.

The city has become a hub for major concerts in recent years, with Premier Inn's Aberdeen hotels located perfectly for you to catch your favourite musicians at the AECC.

The Gordon Highlanders Museum provides visitors a fascinating insight into Aberdeen's renowned army regiment as well as the history of the conflicts they served in.

Our hotels in Aberdeen are situated within easy travelling distance of the wider Aberdeenshire area where you can visit the imposing Craigievar Castle or travel to the royal estate of Balmoral. Balmedie Beach and its wider Country Park are also hugely popular with both locals and tourists.

If you’ve got a day in Aberdeen, start by exploring Old Aberdeen—it's full of history and great photo spots. Then head into the city centre for a visit to the Art Gallery or Maritime Museum. In the afternoon, check out Duthie Park and the Winter Gardens, or take a walk along the beach. If the weather’s nice, finish your day in Footdee or catch a show at His Majesty’s Theatre or enjoy dinner in the West End. 

Yes, Aberdeen is walkable—especially around the city centre and Old Aberdeen. A lot of the main sights are close together, so you won’t need to rely on transport too much. The beach and Footdee are also within walking distance of the city centre. That said, some areas are more spread out, and if you're heading into the countryside or to outer suburbs, you might want to hop on a bus or grab a taxi. 

The main shopping street in Aberdeen is Union Street. It’s a long, wide road running through the city centre, lined with shops, restaurants and some historic buildings. For more modern shopping, Union Square is a big mall with loads of shops, places to eat and a cinema. You’ll also find more stores in the Bon Accord and St. Nicholas shopping centres nearby. 

Getting around Aberdeen is pretty easy. The local bus network covers most areas and runs regularly, especially in and around the city centre. If you’re sticking to the main sights, you can walk to most places. Taxis and Uber are available too. There’s also a train station with links to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and more. 

Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind. 

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access. 

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.