Must-see hotels in Aberdeenshire

  • Sail Loft Bunkhouse

    Moray

    Housed in a row of restored 18th-century cottages and a former sail-making loft, this bunkhouse offers luxurious accommodation in four- and six-bed dorms…

  • Globe Inn

    Aberdeen

    This popular pub has seven appealing, comfortable guest bedrooms upstairs, done out in dark wood with burgundy bedspreads. There's live music in the pub…

  • Jays

    Aberdeen

    Located halfway between the city centre (a 15-minute walk) and Old Aberdeen (a 10-minute walk), this elegantly decorated Edwardian villa is a cosy nest of…

  • 24 Shorehead

    Aberdeenshire

    Location makes all the difference, and the location of this former cooperage offering peaceful and very stylish B&B accommodation can’t be beaten – it's…

  • Dutch Mill Hotel

    Aberdeen

    The grand, granite-hewn, Victorian-era mansions that line Queens Rd house financial offices, private schools, medical practices and the occasional hotel –…

  • Bauhaus Hotel

    Aberdeen

    Decor of exposed brick and leather wall panels, slate-lined bathrooms, and Corbusier armchairs in the more expensive suites add a designer's touch to this…

  • Bayview B&B

    Aberdeenshire

    The bedrooms at this luxurious B&B are characterised by bright modern decor and original artwork, but the big selling point is that most have floor-to…

  • Castle Hotel

    Aberdeenshire

    If you want to spoil yourself, book a room at this splendid 18th-century mansion set amid acres of parkland. It’s comfortably old-fashioned, with a grand…

  • Craigellachie Hotel

    Moray

    The Craigellachie has a wonderfully old-fashioned, hunting-lodge atmosphere, from the wood-panelled lobby to the opulent drawing room where you can sink…

  • Mash Tun

    Moray

    Housed in a curious stone building made for a sea captain in the outline of a ship, this luxurious B&B has a famous whisky bar – a place of pilgrimage for…

  • Aberdeen Douglas Hotel

    Aberdeen

    You can't miss the grand Victorian facade of this historic landmark, which first opened its doors as a hotel in 1853. Now renovated, it offers classy,…

  • Moraydale

    Moray

    The Moraydale is a spacious Victorian mansion filled with period features – check out the stained glass and the cast-iron and tile fireplaces. The…

  • Butler's Guest House

    Aberdeen

    Butler's is a cosy place with a big breakfast menu that includes fresh fruit salad, kippers and kedgeree as alternatives to the traditional fry-up (rates…

  • Brentwood Villa

    Aberdeen

    Comfortable beds, spotless bathrooms, and friendly and helpful owners tick all the right boxes in this homely B&B, attractively set opposite a park. The…

  • Brentwood Hotel

    Aberdeen

    The friendly and flower-bedecked Brentwood, set in a granite town house, is one of the more attractive hotels in the city centre. It's comfortable and…

  • Southbank Guest House

    Moray

    The family-run, 15-room Southbank is set in a large Georgian town house in a quiet street south of Elgin's centre, just five minutes' walk from the…

  • Davaar B&B

    Moray

    Davaar is a sturdy Victorian villa with three smallish but comfy rooms. The breakfast menu is superb, offering the option of Portsoy kippers as well as…

  • Trinity Manse

    Moray

    With a central location right on the main street, and an outlook over the old castle grounds, this fine old Georgian house provides a clean and…

  • Adelphi Guest House

    Aberdeen

    A granite town house on a quiet street 400m south of the western end of Union St, the Adelphi offers clean, comfortable and brightly decorated rooms, just…

  • Beachgate House

    Aberdeenshire

    This luxurious modern bungalow is right on the seafront, just a few paces from the tourist office; two of its five rooms have sea views, as does the…

  • Jurys Inn

    Aberdeen

    Conveniently located between the train and bus stations, this business-oriented hotel has stylish, spacious rooms with plenty of space for unpacking…

  • Aberdeen SYHA

    Aberdeen

    This unexceptional but good-value hostel, set in a granite Victorian villa, is a mile west of the train station. Walk west along Union St and take the…

  • Boyne Hotel

    Moray

    The 12-room Boyne is a cosy and atmospheric place (ie bedrooms are small) but is looking a little tired and in need of some TLC. More like a B&B than a…

  • Royal Crown Guest House

    Aberdeen

    The Royal Crown has eight small, but nicely furnished, bedrooms, and a top location only five minutes' walk from the train station (though up a steep…

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