Where to Find Us — Alba Guest House, 444 King Street, Aberdeen
Alba Guest House is ideally positioned on King Street in the heart of Aberdeen — one of the city's main arterial roads, with excellent bus connections and easy walking access to the city centre, Aberdeen University, the beach and many of Aberdeen's best-known attractions. Whether you're visiting for leisure, business or a family trip, you're in the right place.
📍 444 King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 3BS
📞 +44 (0)1224 625444 ✉️ info@albaguesthouse.co.uk
Getting to Alba Guest House
By Car
Alba Guest House is straightforward to find by car.
King Street is one of Aberdeen's main north–south routes, running directly from the city centre up through Old Aberdeen. We are at number 444, on the right-hand side heading north from the city centre.
Free parking is available on our private driveway, and there is also free on-street parking directly outside the guest house. You won't need to worry about meters or parking apps — just arrive and park.
From the south (A90/A956): Follow signs for Aberdeen city centre, then head north on King Street. We are approximately 1 mile north of the city centre.
From Aberdeen Airport: The airport is approximately 8km from the guest house. Head into the city via the A96, then pick up King Street heading north from the city centre. Expect around 20–25 minutes by car.
By Train
Aberdeen Railway Station (on Guild Street, adjacent to Union Square) is the city's main rail terminus, with regular direct services from Edinburgh (around 2.5 hours), Glasgow (around 2.5 hours), Inverness, Dundee, and London King's Cross via LNER.
From the station, Alba Guest House is around a 20–25 minute walk north along King Street, or a very short bus or taxi ride.
By Bus
Several bus lines stop near King Street, including routes 1, 2, 20 and E1 Moovit — these run frequently through the city centre and stop close to the guest house.
You can tap to pay with a contactless card directly on the bus.
From the city centre bus station at Union Square, the journey takes around 10 minutes
By Air
Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) is just 8km away and serves daily flights from London, Manchester, Birmingham and several European cities.
The airport bus service (route 727, operated by Stagecoach) connects the airport directly with the city centre bus and railway stations at Union Square from where you can catch a bus up King Street or take a short taxi to the guest house.
What's Nearby
Alba Guest House's King Street location puts you within easy reach of Aberdeen's most popular attractions, landmarks and neighbourhoods — many on foot, the rest a short bus ride away.
🎓 Aberdeen University & Old Aberdeen: 5–10 minutes on foot
The University of Aberdeen dates back to 1495 and is the third oldest university in Scotland — and its historic campus is practically on our doorstep. Old Aberdeen is a beautiful quarter of cobbled streets, medieval buildings and lush green spaces.
Highlights nearby include:
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King's College Chapel — a hauntingly beautiful building with stained glass windows, tall ceilings and an iconic imperial crown tower.
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Seaton Park — a tranquil riverside park perfect for a morning walk, just minutes from the guest house.
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St Machar's Cathedral — one of Aberdeen's oldest and most striking buildings, set within Old Aberdeen.
Aberdeen Beach & Esplanade - 15-20 minutes on foot
Aberdeen's expansive sandy beach is one of the city's great surprises for first-time visitors. The classic beachfront features an esplanade with shops, cafés and an art-deco style ballroom — you can stop for an ice cream and look out towards the North Sea, or take a brisk walk along the promenade all the way from Footdee to the River Don
Pittodre Stadium -
5 minutes on foot
Home of Aberdeen FC, Pittodrie Stadium is virtually around the corner. If you're visiting for a match, there's no better base in the city.
Aberdeen City Centre — 10–15 minutes on foot
The city centre is an easy walk south along King Street, or a single bus stop away. Once there, you'll find:
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Transformed after a major renovation, it now displays a remarkable collection of fine and decorative art, including French Impressionist and Pre-Raphaelite works, and entry is free.
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Free to enter, exploring the city's rich seafaring and oil industry heritage.
Union Street &
Union Terrace Gardens
Union Street, the Granite Mile, is Aberdeen's main shopping and dining strip. Just off it, Union Terrace Gardens is the city's green heart — a beautifully restored Victorian sunken park featuring vibrant planting, cafés, a children's play area and a variety of eateries all framed by the grand facades of His Majesty's Theatre, the Central Library and St Mark's Church.
Entry is free, and it's a lovely spot to take a breather between sights.
Provost Skene's House
Marischal College
One of the most impressive granite buildings, now Aberdeen City Council's headquarters, with a stunning courtyard open to the public
His Majesty's Theatre & Aberdeen Music Hall
For shows, concerts and events
A turreted 16th-century stone building housing interactive exhibits celebrating over 100 trailblazing Aberdonians, from scientists to sporting legends
Footdee (Fittie) -
25 minutes on foot
The pretty former fishing village of Footdee — called 'Fittee' by Aberdonians — is a charming huddle of mid-1800s cottages and narrow lanes perched at the entrance to the harbour.
It's one of Aberdeen's most photographed spots and well worth a wander.
Day Trips from Aberdeen
Alba Guest House is a great base for exploring the wider region. Popular day trips include:
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Dunnottar Castle — dramatic clifftop ruins near Stonehaven, around 30 minutes by car or bus.
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Royal Deeside & Balmoral — the Scottish Highlands on your doorstep, around 45 minutes by car
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Cairngorms National Park — stunning mountain scenery, hiking and wildlife, around an hour away
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The Whisky Trail — Speyside's famous distilleries are within easy driving distance
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Stonehaven — a charming harbour town with great restaurants and an outdoor heated pool in summer
