The Best Cheap Hotels in Aberdeen

Combining upscale amenities with an irresistible Scottish charm, the Britannia Aberdeen has it all. A stone’s throw from the River Don, modern hotel is a short drive from the city centre, and has plenty of on-site facilities to make it your perfect home away from home, including parking, a pet-friendly policy and a live band some Friday evenings. If you’re looking for a homely, unfussy getaway, the Britannia Aberdeen has everything you need.

One of the great titans of budget accommodation, Travelodge hits it out of the park yet again with its Aberdeen Central location. Within walking distance of the Maritime Museum, the Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Aberdeen Beach, its seafront views are unbeatable. All the rooms feature plush king-size beds and more downy pillows than you’ll know what to do with, and its bright, funky dining room serves up hearty Scottish breakfasts that’ll keep you running all day. If you’re in town for work and need to get an early night, one of the quieter business floors will make sure you get your beauty sleep before that board meeting.

Located right in the heart of Granite City, a mere 200m (656ft) from the Aberdeen Art Gallery and His Majesty’s Theatre, Siberia Bar & Hotel has all the trappings of an upscale hotel without the heart-stopping price tag. Stylish yet intimate, it has a range of rooms on offer, from the basic single room to the grand serviced apartments, featuring a Jacuzzi bath and kitchen. The bar downstairs has an excellent selection of classic board games, so you can gleefully plunder your friends’ Monopoly money well into the evening.

Another bastion of the hotel industry, ibis Aberdeen is the ideal option for those looking for a taste of the famed Union Street nightlife. This hotel, built in 2010, is beautifully furnished with bright wooden panelling in the rooms, lightning-fast wifi, plus complimentary coffee and tea facilities. The breakfast will satisfy even the pickiest of foodies, with a cooked buffet or continental breakfast every morning. Best of all, check-out time isn’t until noon, so you can have that lie in you so richly deserve.

Set in a magnificent converted granite church, the Rosemount Palace promises traditional hospitality in an unparalleled setting. Within strolling distance of beautiful Old Aberdeen, Rosemount Palace is perfect for your inner historian. Breakfast is included in the booking and all rooms have flat-screen televisions with satellite channels, so leaving the premises – even to explore the riches on your doorstep – could be a struggle.

Dating back to the Victorian period, the Station Hotel combines old-world charm with modern comforts. Located right next to the main railway station, the Station Hotel is perfect for the weary traveller in need of plush leather sofas and a stiff drink from the Montrose Bar. The grand staircases and wide corridors are sumptuously decorated yet restfully informal. The Denburn Restaurant serves a much-lauded afternoon tea, so make sure to pack away a few cakes before you check out.