Golden Lion Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (7257 reviews)
8/10 King Street , Stirling , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 7257 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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Jason • couple • gb
10
Fantastic Value For Money
Pros:

Very nice staff.

Cons:

Very clean room.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
10
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Fahad • family_with_children • ae
1
Pros:

The location only

Cons:

We found spider 🕷 inside the room and no wifi in the room only lobby

The shower bathroom was broken 😩

Breakfast start at 7 am but the 👨‍🍳 chef told us he will come 9 am

Bad 👎 experience with the hotel

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • couple • gb
5
Basic and over priced. Location good
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Tired, exhausted premises without any obvious investment in progress. Despite that, staff trying very hard and professional. Good enough for a one night stay.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Jamie-Lee • couple • gb
7
Great location. Bit more expensive than I’d normally pay
Pros:

Great central location, clean, quiet, comfortable bed and spacious room.

Cons:

I did message the property more than once to ask if there was anything they did (I’d have paid) for birthdays as it was my partners birthday I.e balloon in the room or a banner loads of hotels does this. They didn’t reply only kept replying with a standard message about an event they were having for a speaker of some sort which I wasn’t going there for. Was very disappointed in this to be honest a quick message just saying yes or no would be best. Found the value to be ok but for what you got £128 was a bit steep for one night.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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JFFRAFP • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Overall the hotel was great, the breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

No wifi in the rooms only in the communal areas.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Rudolf • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • gb
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • gb
8
Overnight stay
Pros:

Location, evening meal, Very good furnishings around hotel.gave a charm and cosieness feel..
All staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

Buffet breakfast was a bit chaotic. Could have been laid out giving easier movement. Ie. Tea,coffee were not with milk. Needed someone overseeing plates,food etc as we had to ask staff for more..
Tables were a bit close in areas making it a tight squeeze passing by.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • solo_traveller • ie
4
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The decor, atmosphere, food, not very clean, overall very disappointing.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • couple • gb
8
Excellent location, a nice little place to stay in Stirling with a bit of history.
Pros:

Excellent location. Lovely bar area. Room was fine and the beds were comfy. The cooked breakfast was good - we didn’t eat there in the evening. All the staff were very helpful. Glad I didn’t let bad reviews put us off. Would stay again.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Sean • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Karenanne • couple • gb
8
Owners with excellent by introducing themselves and being attentive
Pros:

Central location

Cons:

Rooms are a little too small

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • gb
7
Brilliant
Pros:

Location was fantastic.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Francis • solo_traveller • gb
1
Cons:

Bed were not changed towels were not changed roo. Was cold and very small.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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GARY • solo_traveller • gb
8
Nice and chilled . Just what the doctor ordered.
Pros:

Great location. You Step straight out the front door and your on the highstreet. Nice bar area and a good choice of Breakfast .

Cons:

Nothing springs to mind

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Campbell • couple • gb
10
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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FQ63 • couple • lv
7
Stay in the centre of Stirling
Pros:

Great location (right in the city center, near to all the attractions). The room was super clean, and there was a kettle in the room.

Cons:

Unfortunately, a lot has changed since our last visit 3 years ago - some amenities in the room were broken or not working properly; quality of food in the restaurant and staff attitude were not great; breakfast is very minimal (there are 2 options that can be ordered off the menu plus very limited amount of bread, pastries and yogurt).

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • couple • gb
10
Brilliant. Worthy of a stay. Excellent 👍
Pros:

We have been at the Golden Lion quite a few times now. Love the location. Central for shops. Train and bus station within a 5 to 10 minutes walk. We only had dinner in the hotel once as we like to go around different eating places. Staff are extremely helpful. Rooms are spacious and have a kettle with coffee and tea bags. Hair dryer in the room. We will definitely be back to the Golden lion hotel.

Cons:

We were happy with every aspect of the Golden Lion. If Ur early enough you can even park your car without having to pay a nightly fee

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee