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The Golden Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Stirling Castle

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Bar (on property)
Family Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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8-10 King St, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1BD
  • Place, Tolbooth
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town Jail
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Stirling Castle
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board

Double or Twin Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board

Family Triple Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room Single Use

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Stirling

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Tolbooth and Old Town Jail. Mar's Walk and Church of the Holy Rude are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The Engine Shed - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tolbooth - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Town Jail - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Church of the Holy Rude - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stirling Castle - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Stirling (XWB-Stirling Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪No 2 Baker Street - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Crossed Peels (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪German Doner Kebab - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪City Walls - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Golden Lion Hotel

3-star hotel near Stirling Castle
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Golden Lion Hotel offers 66 accommodations with hair dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (59 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (43 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

The Golden Lion Hotel Hotel
The Golden Lion Hotel Stirling
The Golden Lion Hotel Hotel Stirling

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Golden Lion Hotel to the airport?

The Golden Lion Hotel is 33 mi (44-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Golden Lion Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Golden Lion Hotel.

Does The Golden Lion Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Golden Lion Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.95 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Golden Lion Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Golden Lion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Golden Lion Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Golden Lion Hotel have a pool?

The Golden Lion Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Golden Lion Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Golden Lion Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Golden Lion Hotel to downtown Stirling?

The Golden Lion Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Stirling.

The Golden Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Staff & service

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gareth

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025