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The Stirling Highland Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Old Town Jail

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Perched atop a hill, this historic castle offers a tranquil retreat amidst a picturesque forest setting.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, a wall-mounted lamp, and a cozy reading nook.
Relax by the pool surrounded by comfortable seating and lush greenery.
Relax in style with a leather sofa, armchair, and wooden cabinet, perfect for socializing or unwinding.
Experience the classic elegance of our lobby, featuring a stunning chandelier, plush seating, and a cozy fireplace.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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29 Spittal Street, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1DU
  • Stirling Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • University of Stirling
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • National Wallace Monument
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Family room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard King Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(67 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or King | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Stirling

Heart of Stirling.With a stay at this Stirling hotel, you'll be steps from Tolbooth and Old Town Jail. Smith Art Gallery and Museum and Stirling Castle are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Old Town Jail - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tolbooth - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Stirling Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Stirling - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • National Wallace Monument - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Stirling Station - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Molly Malones - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Morrisons Cold Beer Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Stirling - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nicky Tams - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪HBW Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Stirling Highland Hotel

4-star eco-certified hotel near Old Town Jail
The Stirling Highland Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 6 meeting rooms available. A sauna, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the eco-certified The Stirling Highland Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Stirling hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 1302 sq ft of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Stirling Highland Hotel offers 96 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Stirling hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Leisure Club has 4 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12 to 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.

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 12.00 to 14.95 for adults, and GBP 7.50 to 12 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Highland Hotel Stirling
Highland Stirling
Highland Stirling Hotel
Hotel Stirling
Hotel Stirling Highland
Stirling Highland
Stirling Highland Hotel
Barcelo Stirling
The Stirling Highland Hotel Scotland
The Stirling Highland
The Stirling Highland Hotel Hotel
The Stirling Highland Hotel Stirling
The Stirling Highland Hotel Hotel Stirling

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Stirling Highland Hotel to the airport?

The Stirling Highland Hotel is 32.5 mi (34-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Stirling Highland Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Stirling Highland Hotel.

Does The Stirling Highland Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Stirling Highland Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 12.00 and 14.95 for adults, GBP 7.50 and 12 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day.

Does The Stirling Highland Hotel have a pool?

The Stirling Highland Hotel features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Does The Stirling Highland Hotel have a restaurant?

The Stirling Highland Hotel is home to Scholars Restaurant, which features international cuisine.

Does The Stirling Highland Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Leisure Club, where you can enjoy deep-tissue massages, facials, and body wraps.

How close is The Stirling Highland Hotel to downtown Stirling?

The Stirling Highland Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Stirling.

The Stirling Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 525 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1013 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Full amenities (pool, gym, spa, restaurant, etc.) Rooms modern with an overall rustic vibe!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Liked the swimming pool...apart from that definitely not worth the money.....
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Diane, Waterdown

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely not a 4*. More of a 2 star by North American standards. Young man of Irish descent at the bar was awesome. Front desk staff not so much. We were given an accessible room for some reason? Didn’t ask dor or request it. Hotel was VERY dated and run down. Looks like it hasn’t had any improvements since the 70s.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Booked in at 5pm for one night with breakfast, very quiet and not much atmosphere, needs updated, £10 parking permit to stay overnight (£94 total) and checked out at 11am with a dinner bill for £75 when checking out, we didn’t have dinner ?? credit was paid back to my card, someone else had the pleasure of using my room number, not worth a return visit and not much of an apology about being charged for dinner, when entering the dining room for breakfast no proof of staying there was questioned , this should be observed, anyone could have walked in from the street chancing a free meal, just shows you how things have changed since lockdown, no one gives the personal touch anymore!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spot on

Great location, couldn’t be better really , 5mins from the castle, 2mins from town. Great facilities and food was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very good restaurant around
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
History of the property and location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Had a great time at The Stirling Highland Hotel, staff were very friendly, rooms and bed comfortable and breakfast good. Gym and swimming pool an added bonus. Near the centre of Stirling.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rene

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

We booked three nights in Stirling, we had little to no expectations of this hotel as we simply decided the town was a good location for our visit. We loved this hotel, will definitely stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel in a Central location. Great service and bonus of spa facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Holly, Parksville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The beds were comfy and the staff friendly. The hotel has character but could definitely use some updating. We enjoyed our stay though and found it quiet but walkable to everything we wanted to see.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Extremely slow check in

The check in procedure is insane. It takes so long it’s almost amusing. Stayed here a couple of years ago and that’s the big negative I remember from then, and it’s not changed. It absolutely needs to be streamlined. The hotel managers should take a note from 99% of other hotels with the check in process.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

How did it get a 4 * rating?

Not sure how it got a 4 Star Rating?!? Tired decor but very cozy bed. The Leisure Center is getting a much needed update but pool, spa and steam were very nice. Steep 10 pound nightly parking fee.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Room was immaculate and bed very comfy, dinner and breakfast really good, defo booking again soon
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Staff were great to work with
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely visit to Stirling

Lovely hotel, great leisure facilities and exceptional staff, all amazing but special shout out to Receptionist Rachael
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

RAVI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Too many hidden charges.

Be careful.. lots of extra charges applied at hotel if not booking direct with them. Parking used to be free for guests, now £10 extra a night, paid at hotel. Also, we booked a room for 4 people, bed and breakfast. Seemingly however, the hotels.com only allows for two adults. So, an extra £6.50 per kid also applied. I've been coming here for 5 years, next time I won't book through hotel.com as too many hidden charges. Check in staff great, very courteous. As always.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025