Golden Lion Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (7884 reviews)
8/10 King Street , Stirling , GB
+44 1786 475351

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Beautiful hotel
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Slow service issues
Food quality complaints

Categories

Cleanliness
6.6
Complaints about cobwebs, dead birds and mould indicate poor cleanliness.
Service
7.6
Staff attitude was criticized; some service issues reported.
Location
9.6
Great location close to the train station and in the heart of town.
Room Quality
7.1
Rooms were cold and had issues with heating.
Amenities
8.1
Basic amenities available, with some issues reported.
Value for Money
8.6
Good value noted despite some criticisms.
Food and Beverage
6.1
Food quality was poor and service at meals was inadequate.
Overall Experience
7.1
Overall experience marred by service and quality issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:59

Property Description

Historic Charm and Royal Connections
The Golden Lion Hotel, with over 200 years of history and a royal guest list, offers a unique stay in Stirling city center.

Modern Comforts and Amenities
Enjoy modern rooms with flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and stylish bathrooms with all the essentials for a comfortable stay.

Culinary Delights and Convenient Location
Indulge in Scottish delicacies at the hotel's restaurant, explore nearby attractions like Stirling Castle, and savor a range of malt whiskies at Cronies Bar.

Experience a blend of history and luxury at the Golden Lion Hotel - book now for an unforgettable stay in Stirling!

Important information:

Please note that parking is limited.

The hotel holds private events most weekends until 01:00.

WiFi only available in public areas - NOT bedrooms.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 7884 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.6
Service: 7.6
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 7.1
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 6.1
Overall Experience: 7.1
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Craig • couple • au
7
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Stevie • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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hannah • couple • gb
6
Lovely hotel just needs better personal touches and fresh up in the bedrooms
Pros:

We’ve been to property previously for drinks when visiting Stirling and the downstairs restaurant and bar has got an elegant feel, food was good and some staff were attentive, breakfast was a good selection. Comfortable night sleep

Cons:

Bedrooms were basic, needed a freshen up a little dated and used. Tea/ coffee station in bedroom was basic for the money ur paying per night you’d expect a coffee machine and kettle with a little fridge for fresh milk. Bathroom was nice on visual but had damp wood, could have had nice body wash and hair wash

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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JAYNE • solo_traveller • gb
7
Cons:

Late night fire alarm

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Aoife • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Great location for exploring Stirling. And lots of bars and restaurants around.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Jonas • extended_group • se
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • dk
1
Pros:

New decor

Cons:

Horrible stay. Expensive for the standard of room. Bathroom door couldnt nearly open because of the beds placement.
Very cold room. Heaters was not on, until last day.
Cold radiation from thin windows.
Noise from street was unbearable. One can hear what people are talking about. Noise from cars, you had to talk very loud to overcome the noise level. Earplugs provided by management, seriously!!? Nicely, maintained room, but please change to modern windows.
Wouldnt recommend it to anyone.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Anacleto Zanfi • couple • it
7
Pros:

Ottima posizione

Cons:

Camera fredda nonostante termosifone
Doccia non funzionante

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • gb
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • au
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Linnéa • couple • no
9
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Marshall • couple • gb
8
Our stay
Pros:

Calm pleasant hotel .nice staff

Meal was lovely

Cons:

The breakfast tasted awful couldnt eat it.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
1
Grubby, dirty, uninterested staff and expensive for a dos house
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Name should be changed to The Turdy Pig, this place is a shabby pig stye, worn carpets, gormless staff, utterly worn out furniture and yet they charge £150 a night. At breakfast they took my plates even though they hadn’t served me breakfast, these guys have no idea! Do yourself a favour and avoid this dump.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
10
It was a cool experience
Pros:

The history and location were great

Cons:

The doors don’t automatically lock like most hotels so you have to remember to lock it

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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brits • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

Na

Cons:

Na

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Borosurveyor • couple • gb
8
Historic hotel handy for a break
Pros:

Had a nice continental breakfast and evening meal. Staff were very attentive and the hotel was very central for Stirling.

Cons:

Noise from the street and difficulty finding the car park.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • family_with_children • gb
5
Disappointed
Pros:

Nice traditional hotel with a good atmosphere.

Cons:

Ordered cooked at 8am on Sunday morning as needed to be left hotel by 8.40am. Despite asking, no breakfast arrived. Had to leave without eating. No full fat coke available at bar during whole stay. Stale bread with prawn cocktail. Several mixed up food orders.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Toni • couple • fi
6
Finnish traveller
Pros:

Location was nice an own parking place was really good.

Cons:

Bed was horrible, I think it was missing something. TV on the wall looked like post stamp on the wall.

Room should be renewed soon.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Manon • couple • fr
1
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Alec • couple • gb
9
Good value for money hotel
Pros:

Had an evening meal there, excellent food at a fair price. Can recommend the steak pie.

Cons:

No usb charging points

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee