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The Golden Lion Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Stirling Castle

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Exterior
Dining
Bar (on property)
Interior
Interior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, a lamp, and a window.

Standard Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table with breakfast items, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a small table.

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with a blue blanket and patterned pillows, a wooden headboard, and bedside lamps.

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a blanket, a radiator, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Superior Twin Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • Tolbooth - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Town Jail - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Argyll's Lodging - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Smith Art Gallery and Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Stirling Castle - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crossed Peels (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪City Walls - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nicky Tams - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cold Beer Company - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Golden Lion Hotel

3-star hotel near Stirling Castle
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Stirling hotel is smoke free.

  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Golden Lion Hotel offers 66 accommodations with hair dryers. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 17 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 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.
  • Elevator (59 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • 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

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 20.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 25 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • 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.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Golden Lion Hotel?

As of Nov 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Golden Lion Hotel on Nov 11, 2026 start from $102, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children. 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?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 25 per night.

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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 61 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to book and contact, great price, clean comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely hotel clean and friendly staff very central cant fault a thing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Comfortable Enough. Decent value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Wear and tear as you should expect from a hotel from 1786. Good location in central Stirling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel with friendly and helpful staff in a great location just 10 minutes walk from the station . WiFi reception was only available in the reception area .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was terrific, the hotel was very nice but our room on the 5th floor was very hot, despite it being cool outside there was no way to cool our room making it difficult to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, great location, and wonderful staff. No wifi in rooms and food was expensive. Should have offered a food discount for broken wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The Golden Lion is an historic hotel in the heart of Stirling. Unfortunately, there is no WiFi in the guest rooms, and only a continental breakfast is available before 8 a.m. If you don't care about WiFi in your room, this may be the hotel for you. But WiFi in rooms seems to me like a basic necessity in 2026, and the hotel charges 2026 rates for its rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is just perfectly in central Stirling. Our room had a view of the Wallace monument! A v short walk gets you to shops, restaurants, train station, bus station, library etc. For us it was luxury, comfy beds, plenyy space, welcoming foyer and people. We were half hour early for check in and it was no problem. Would have like to partake of their 'Mad Hatters Tea Party' s that are organised there
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very dated and faded room which was in dire need of updating. (Room 215) Very 80s-esque. Small wall mounted TV, tired, stained and grubby chairs in room. Bathroom was very dated also, but clean. No sockets near bed side which was unusual. Even the hallways / corridors are dark and gloomy with the automatic lights and lack of natural light whilst walking too and from room. Wouldn't stay here again, it'd definitely be premier inn or travel lodge in Stirling in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A disappointing stay. The appearance of the hotel room, was much worse than displayed on the website. The carpets in public areas were threadbare and badly worn. My room was very small and in need of refurbishment. The bathroom was ridiculously small. The windows in my room very broken and didn’t open correctly, so the room was way too hot!! No WiFi on my floor either. Won’t stay here again!! I asked for a room with a view and look in the photos what I got!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked in on 9th July, first room 103 was smelling of human urine, went and complained, got moved to 356, this room is in the loft area, 2 velux windows with non blackout blinds, couldn't open windows due to noise from main street, room was red hot no air con, was given a small fan that really was no use at all due to high temps on the 2nights stay. No manager would come and speak to me and was given an email on day of check out to make a complaint, the complaint to this day has never been answered to myself. If i could have moved to another hotel in the area for the last night i would have,however the others in the area were fully booked on that night. Staff were rude and not nice to deal with. Would never recommend this hotel to anyone to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bra beliggenhet. Kort vei til alle severdigheter og kollektiv transport. Tilsynelatende fint hotell, men rommene var slitt og enkle. Bråkete vifte i bakgården. Sengene var litt harde, men ok. Dusj i badekaret. Alt i alt helt ok, men ikke verdt å betale mye for rommet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great area, close to the train station and places of interest
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025