5 Amazing Aberdeen Bed And Breakfast

When visiting Scotland, a proper stay is in a traditional Scottish Bed and Breakfast. And Aberdeen’s bed and breakfast stays offer a peaceful escape from the city.

With full Scottish breakfasts, afternoon teas, and charming decor choosing a bed and breakfast over a big hotel in Aberdeen is a no-brainer.

In this post, we’re talking about five Bed and Breakfasts in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.

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5 Aberdeen Bed and Breakfast Scotland Stays

Kildonan Guest House Aberdeen

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Highlights of the Kildonan Guest House

Right in Aberdeen City Center
Free Parking
Highly rated breakfast and cleanliness

The Kildonan Guest House right in the city center of Aberdeen comes in at the highest-rated bed and breakfast Aberdeen, Scotland.

Guests boast about the super helpful staff and the perfect location in downtown Aberdeen.

When staying at the Kildonan, we recommend popping down the road to Hass’s Fish and Chips and then enjoying them at Duthie Park.

Check current availability for your city center stay at the Kildonan Guest House here.

Arkaig Guest House

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Highlights of the Arkaig Guest House

Close to University of Aberdeen (pictured above)
Great free wifi
Kings Links Golf Course nearby
Aberdeen beach nearby

The Arkaig Guest House is located near the University of Aberdeen and is the perfect bed and breakfast in Aberdeen to stay at when visiting students at uni.

Guests of the Arkaig Guest House rave about the fast internet speeds, lovely and welcoming hosts, and great breakfast options.

If visiting Aberdeen for golf, this bed and breakfast is near the Kings Links Golf Course and the Royal Aberdeen Golf Club.

Check current availability for your stay at Arkaig Bed and Breakfast here.

The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa

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Highlights of the Marcliffe

Luxury bedding
Free Parking
Proper Aberdeenshire Countryside
Spa and Wellness Center

The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa offers a luxury stay in Aberdeen, right on the outskirts of town, only three miles from the city centre. The staff at the Marcliffe are phenomenal, going above and beyond to make your stay perfect.

While the price per night reflects the wonderful stay at the Marcliffe, it’s well worth the splurge!

This bed and breakfast in Aberdeen offers a full Scottish breakfast, a breakfast buffet, and even has fish on the breakfast menu.

During our stay at the Marcliffe, we really enjoyed be able to go to breakfast, start with some fresh coffee and fruit from the buffet, and then move into our made-to-order breakfast each morning.

Check current availability for your luxury stay at the Marcliffe Hotel and Spa here.

Belhaven Private Hotel

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Highlights of the Belhaven Private Hotel

Small family run bed and breakfast
Close proximity to train station
Homemade breakfast

The Belhaven Private Hotel is perfect for those visiting Aberdeen via train. Union Station and the mall are very close to this hotel.

Located right down town, couples enjoy this Aberdeen bed and breakfast for the proximity to the city center.

Some rooms here have private bathrooms while others are shared bathrooms, but either way the cleanliness of the Belhaven is great.

Check current availability for your stay at the Belhaven Bed and Breakfast in Aberdeen.

Brentwood Villa Aberdeen Bed and Breakfast

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Highlights of Brentwood Villa Bed and Breakfast

Proximity to Aberdeen Beach
Proximity to Golfing
Friendly Staff
Malaysian breakfast offered

The Brentwood Villa Bed and Breakfast is the best bang for your buck bed and breakfast in Aberdeen, Scotland. This b and b in Aberdeen offers a more budget-friendly stay near the University of Aberdeen.

The Brentwood Villa is the closest bed and breakfast to Aberdeen’s Beach Ballroom, and is only a 30 minute walk from Aberdeen’s city centre.

Guests of the Brentwood Villa Bed and Breakfast rave about the friendly staff, Mary and Steven here, and like that this b and b is close to the Aberdeen airport.

For breakfast, you can expect a warm, freshly cooked meal — with their omelets being something many guests comment on. With Steven and Mary (the hosts) being from Malaysia, you can also expect to see traditional Malaysian breakfast offered.

Check current availability for your stay at the Brentwood Villa Bed and Breakfast Aberdeen.

Top Tips for Staying at an Aberdeen B & B

Use a VPN for Security

Whenever we travel, we always use a VPN to protect our online security. For less than £3 per month, you can keep your online activity safe and secure…. That means protection on passwords, bank details, and more.

And shoot, one of the added bonuses we enjoy when using a VPN is being able to access our home country’s subscriptions! AKA.. Amazon, Netflix, Spotify, and the like.

Get the Full Scottish Breakfast

Okay, one of the best parts of staying at a bed and breakfast in Scotland, is the full Scottish breakfasts. Yes, that’s complete with the traditional black pudding.

While you don’t have to get it every morning, though honestly, you’ll probably want to, you really should try it at least once!

Pack Light

Most of the bed and breakfasts in Aberdeen have small rooms. You don’t want to be traveling with a lot of luggage and then feel crammed in your space.

You really don’t need as much as you think you do when traveling.

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Things to Do and See Near Aberdeen

Drive the Scottish Castle Trail

The Scottish Castle Trail is a tour that goes through Aberdeenshire visiting multiple castles in the countryside. We’ve visited almost all of the castles in Aberdeenshire, and are here to say it’s well worth it!

Visit Castle Ruins on a Cliff

Aside from the castle trail in Scotland, Dunnottar Castle is a castle in the neighboring village of Stonehaven. Visiting Dunnottar Castle is quite the experience with the castle sitting on a big rock peninsula and the town of Stonehaven being a site to see!

Day Trips from Aberdeen

We lived in Aberdeen for two and a half years, so we became quite familiar and comfortable with the area. With that said, we understand if you’re only visiting for a quick trip, this may not be the case.

Instead of creating your own day trip from Aberdeen, check out some of the tours from Aberdeen.

Rent a Car + Explore Aberdeenshire

We love the country side in Aberdeen. Renting a car in Scotland is a cheap and easy process, and is well worth the freedom it brings, especially if you stay at an Aberdeen bed and breakfast with free private parking!

Save These B & Bs in Aberdeen

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5 Amazing Aberdeen Bed and Breakfast Stays | Scotland, UK

5 Aberdeen Bed and Breakfast Scotland Stays