ibis Aberdeen Centre – Quayside
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
This ibis is worth booking if you want a cheap, central room in Aberdeen with friendly staff and you will spend most of your time out. Skip it if a great breakfast matters to you or you want a 4- or 5-star stay, because our other two picks score higher.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
It suits travellers who care most about price and position. At a reference price of about €61 a night, it was the cheapest of our three Aberdeen picks, and guests rate the location highly, with a location score of 9.3.
Rail and ferry travellers get a practical benefit: guests say the hotel is close to the train station, the ferry terminal, the shops and the harbour.
It is less suited to people who plan long, slow breakfasts. That is the one area where reviews are clearly mixed. It is also a 3-star hotel with a short facility list, so expect the basics rather than extras.
Location and getting around
The address is 15 Shiprow, in Aberdeen City Centre. St Andrew's Cathedral is about 200 metres away, roughly 3 minutes on foot, and St Mary's Cathedral is 700 metres away, around 9 minutes.
St Machar's Cathedral is a different story. At 2.6 km, about 33 minutes on foot, it is far for a casual walk, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
All walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified. Actual routes may be longer, especially on hilly streets. Parking is not listed in our data, so drivers should ask the hotel first.
What guests say
From 4,259 reviews, the hotel scores 8.3 out of 10. That is a large number of reviews, so the score is a fairly stable signal.
Guests like two things most. One is the central setting near the train station, ferry terminal, shops and harbour. The other is the staff, described as friendly, helpful and efficient, with a warm welcome.
Breakfast is the weak point. Some guests find a good variety, but others say food is often cold, basic, or slow to be restocked. The breakfast offer listed includes continental, full English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, a buffet and breakfast to go.
Price and how it compares
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was €60.95 a night, about €122 in total. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
That is 43% below the sample median of €107.02. Our Best Value pick, Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen, was €159.12 a night with a score of 9.0. Our Luxury pick, Marcliffe, was €217.50 with a score of 9.1.
So you save about €98 a night against the Residence Inn and roughly €157 against Marcliffe. In exchange you get a lower score and a simpler 3-star hotel.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 13 eligible hotels in Aberdeen. This ibis is our Budget pick because, after setting aside the upscale choice, it had the lowest eligible reference price.
Its review score shares sixth place among the 13 properties. That is mid-table, but solid for the lowest price in the group.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is included in your rate and what the cancellation terms are. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed.
The listed facilities are a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Confirm availability and any fees for your dates.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is ibis Aberdeen Centre Quayside near the train station?
Guests say it is close to the train station, ferry terminal, shops and harbour. Its location score is 9.3 out of 10.
How much is a night at ibis Aberdeen Centre Quayside?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €60.95 a night. Check today's price for your own dates.
Is the breakfast good?
Opinions are mixed. Some guests like the variety, while others report food that is cold, basic or slow to be restocked.
Can I walk to St Machar's Cathedral?
It is about 2.6 km away, roughly 33 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so public transport or a taxi is the easier option.