Aberdeen is known for its castle and waterfront, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Aberdeen Arts Centre and Aberdeen Maritime Museum.
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Union Square Shopping Centre in Central Aberdeen. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Bon-Accord Centre, The Trinity Centre, and Bon Accord Centre.
If you'd like to get a taste of Aberdeen student life, check out University of Aberdeen in Old Aberdeen. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
You can stroll along Aberdeen Harbour for relaxing water views when you're in Hanover. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you carry on walking you'll get to Beach Ballroom Bathing Area and Aberdeen City Beach for some more water views.
Ski the fall line at Glenshee Ski Centre located 18 mi (29 km) from central Ballater. If you master the slopes, Butcharts Access Poma and Meall Odhar are both nearby.
You might want to practice your swing at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland, a golf course located 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from central Aberdeen. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If Trump International Golf Links, Scotland doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Newburgh on Ythan Golf Club is also nearby.
"We had to move rooms as there was a stench coming from the bathroom plumbing. Entering the property late or ealry meant using the back entrance. We had to step over old tables and other junk to get to the back entrance. The Friday night was ok and we ate well. Just went downhill from there. Staff seemed nice enough but fighting a losing battle I fear. Place needs an overhaul."
"Rooms were spacious and comfortable. The Breakfast buffet was excellent,.. the selection was the best I have seen. The Bar staff was so friendly and service was excellent. This hotel is centrally located and ideal to travel to the many sites near by. The staff could of been more helpful when we experienced issues with our traveling companions' room entry card that needed to be re-coded several times over our 5 day stay."
"Lovely Victorian hotel. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We had a classic double room which was very comfortable and nicely decorated. The gardens were beautiful. It was rather hot in the bedroom but thankfully we could open the windows wide. All in all a lovely place to stay."
"The room we booked was titled as a superior king room (with the words king bed) but the bes was only a queen size When asked, they said King was the name of the space not the bed. We felt disappointed."
"What a beautiful place. I paid a bit extra to have river view, well worth it. Easy to get to, so very comfortable and I had an excellent dinner in their lovely restaurant."
Hostels can be a less expensive alternative to Aberdeenshire hotels, as you can stay in a shared dormitory. There are 2 hostels in Aberdeenshire. Braemar Youth Hostel offers free in-room WiFi and free parking. The Sail Loft - Hostel has free in-room WiFi and free parking.
What are the best cheap things to do in Aberdeenshire?
Sightseeing doesn't mean you have to blow the budget. For some things to do in Aberdeenshire, enjoy the outdoors at Cairngorms National Park or Bennachie Centre. Be certain to include a visit to Crathes Castle and Gardens.