🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Siberia Hotel
📍 9, Belmont Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1JR
Photo: official website
Your stay — Siberia Hotel
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The Property — Siberia Hotel
The Siberia Hotel is a no-nonsense budget base in Aberdeen’s city centre. Its lobby feels like a functional waiting area – clean, quiet, with a tiny reception desk and a faint smell of carpet cleaner. It suits the cost-conscious traveller who wants a bed, a shower, and easy access to Union Street and the train station, without expecting character or frills.
Chronicles of Aberdeen
Aberdeen grew from a medieval fishing and trading port into a granite-built powerhouse fed by the North Sea oil boom. Its grey stone terraces and grand Victorian architecture earned it the nickname 'Silver City' – but the granite glitters only in sunlight. Today the city leans on energy, whose volatility has left pockets of investment and emptiness side by side. Culturally, it is stubbornly Scots and proud of its beer, its harbour, and its parks.
Best Time to Visit
Full Aberdeen guide →Best months
June, July, September; June has long daylight and the North East Highland Games begin; July is warmest; September is quieter, still mild, and crowds from summer holidays have thinned.
Peak / festival surge
July is the busiest month for Aberdeen; university graduations and the Aberdeen International Youth Festival drive up demand; hotel prices can jump 20–30% from the shoulder season median.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the best budget shoulder months – mild weather, daylight lasting past 8pm, and prices often half the July peak.
Weather & packing
Aberdeen’s climate is famously fickle: sun, rain and a brisk coastal wind can cycle within two hours. Pack a waterproof jacket with a hood and a warm mid-layer, even in July, and bring closed-toe shoes with grip for wet granite pavements.
Live City Briefing — Aberdeen
- The Union Street bus lane enforcement cameras went live in early 2026; drivers risk £60 fines for stopping in the bus lane between 7am and 7pm, so use the on-street parking meters or a car park.
- The new Aberdeen Market redevelopment on the Market Street site is still ongoing – expect some scaffolding and footpath closures near the Trinity Centre.
- Aberdeen Art Gallery is free and open until 5pm daily, but the café is under renovation until late July, so you’ll need to go elsewhere for coffee.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Siberia Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 3 or 4 facing the rear courtyard away from Belmont Street.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 facing the street due to direct traffic, pub, and pedestrian noise from Belmont Street.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms at the back offer a view over rooftops toward the Kirk of St Nicholas graveyard – not scenic but peaceful. Front-facing rooms overlook the busy granite street and pedestrian zone.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest, being above street-level retail and away from ground-floor bar activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Belmont Street is a primary nightlife strip: bars, taxis, and loud groups until 3am on weekends. The hotel has no double glazing on older sash windows in some front rooms.
Insider tips
Use the NCP car park on Frederick Street (£12 overnight) – hotel has no parking. Request a kettle in advance if not already in room; standard 3-star rooms don't always have one. Check-in desk has a small fridge if you need cold water.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Siberia Hotel
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier (up to 20 Mbps) available for £5 per stay.
One lift serves all four floors (no stairs-only sections).
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader (requires login code). No physical papers. The building, a converted Victorian townhouse, has its original fireplace in the lobby.
Check-in from 15:00 to 22:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 for £20 (subject to availability).
Free storage for same-day arrivals/departures only.
Step-free access via a side ramp; one accessible room available on ground floor; no lift to basement leisure area.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Chapel Street Car Park, £12 per night (5-minute walk). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a £50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Elim Pentecostal Church (318 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: The Kirk of St. Nicholas (342 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: The Salvation Army (486 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: St. Andrews Cathedral (509 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Trinity Centre — 355 m · ~4 min walk
The Kirkyard of St. Nicholas — 327 m · ~4 min walk
Aberdeen Maritime Museum — 120 m · ~2 min walk
Tivoli Theatre — 179 m · ~2 min walk
Denburn Playground — 573 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 271 m · ~3 min walk
Boots — 497 m · ~6 min walk
Best-one — 33 m · ~1 min walk
Aberdeen Bus Station — 230 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →British Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or Post Office branches for better rates than airport bureaux; avoid tourist-oriented exchange services which charge poor rates.
Contactless cards and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) widely accepted; most establishments take major cards, though some smaller venues prefer cash.
10-15% in restaurants if service wasn't included; rounding up or £1-2 for taxis is customary; hotel staff tipping is optional but appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Buy groceries at supermarkets rather than small shops; many attractions offer free entry (Marischal College courtyard, riverside walks); use buses over taxis for regular journeys.
Good to know — Aberdeen
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.74 · GBP
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Aberdeen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Siberia Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 271 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 497 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →City Centre (multiple routes) → Throughout Aberdeen (hotels, attractions, suburbs)
💡 Jury's Inn is walkable from Golden Square bus terminus; extensive network covers all main attractions within city centre
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) → Jury's Inn Aberdeen, Union Street
💡 Book in advance via hotel concierge for guaranteed rates; ride-hailing apps may have surge pricing during peak hours
Aberdeen Airport → City Centre (Golden Square/Union Street)
💡 Most economical option; buy a DayRider ticket (£5.20) for unlimited city bus travel on local Stagecoach routes
Aberdeen Airport (rail connection via bus to Aberdeen Station) → Jury's Inn Aberdeen
💡 No direct airport rail line; requires 10-min bus to station first, then short walk from Aberdeen Station to hotel
About Aberdeen
Wikipedia ↗
Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair, in the County of Aberdeen, in the County of Meath and in the County of Argyll, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 4 January 1916 for John Hamilton-Gordon, 7th Earl of Aberdeen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Siberia Hotel?
Request a room on floor 3 or 4 facing the rear courtyard away from Belmont Street.
Which rooms should I avoid at Siberia Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 facing the street due to direct traffic, pub, and pedestrian noise from Belmont Street.
Is Siberia Hotel noisy?
Belmont Street is a primary nightlife strip: bars, taxis, and loud groups until 3am on weekends. The hotel has no double glazing on older sash windows in some front rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Siberia Hotel?
Rear-facing rooms at the back offer a view over rooftops toward the Kirk of St Nicholas graveyard – not scenic but peaceful. Front-facing rooms overlook the busy granite street and pedestrian zone.
What are insider tips for staying at Siberia Hotel?
Use the NCP car park on Frederick Street (£12 overnight) – hotel has no parking. Request a kettle in advance if not already in room; standard 3-star rooms don't always have one. Check-in desk has a small fridge if you need cold water.
What time is check-in at Siberia Hotel?
Check-in at Siberia Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Siberia Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier (up to 20 Mbps) available for £5 per stay.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Siberia Hotel?
None
When is the best time to visit Aberdeen?
June, July, September; June has long daylight and the North East Highland Games begin; July is warmest; September is quieter, still mild, and crowds from summer holidays have thinned.
Top Attractions in Aberdeen
💡 The viewing platform on the third floor gives a live view of the harbour working. Weekday mornings see the most ship activity.
💡 Head to the rooftop terrace for a clear view of the city's granite skyline. It's often quieter in the late afternoon.
💡 Go at high tide when the water laps the sea wall. No toilets here — use ones at the nearby beach car park.
💡 The indoor gardens are open year-round and are a warm escape on rainy days. Free parking at the Riverside Drive entrance.
💡 Walk the short path through Seaton Park from the cathedral for river views. Evening light through the east window is worth seeing.