Golden Lion Hotel

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

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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Mary couple gb
7
Enjoyed 2nights
Cons:

Couldn’t get wfi in bedroom

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple gb
8
Convenient and well priced
Pros:

Location was great,staff were very helpful

Cons:

Rooms were pretty rundown and freezing cold,,and disabled access was very difficult

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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CATRIONA couple gb
10
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Tony couple gb
8
Very happy
Pros:

Nice and clean, central location, free carparking

Cons:

Very small double bed

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Gerard couple nl
7
Prachtige lokatie maar gedateerd hotel
Pros:

Lokatie

Cons:

Gedateerde kamers, badkamer was ijskoud ( en dat in de winter)

Warm ontbijt kon op sommige dagen pas vanaf 9 uur

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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sam solo_traveller gb
8
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Gordon family_with_children gb
6
Decent but spoiled by the lack of any effort to help with a simple enough request
Pros:

Location and cleanliness

Cons:

My daughter left her own pillow that she took and when we called it took 3 days for someone to check the room and we were informed that it was not found in the room ,poor service when only asking to check a room for a pillow

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Neil solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

This wasn't my first visit nor will it be my last. This hotel is frequently full and I was lucky to get in. £60 a night? That is an absolute steal. The room was spotless, the bed was so comfortable and a proper easy to use shower was so welcoming.

Cons:

I could only think of one thing, I'm tall and that ceiling was so low!

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
10
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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John couple hr
6
A miss for me
Pros:

Friendly check-in and close for my needs. That's it.

Cons:

The facade was nice but just that. I'm sure tourists like it in the summer, but in February the room was a shambles. Central heating and TWO electric radiators (see which works?). Window freezing. No heat in the bathroom until you realise there is a switch (unlabelled) in the bedroom that turns it on. Same goes for the extractor fan. The shower hose leaked about 70% of water before it reached the head. The attention to detail is terrible. Room 230.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Alistair couple gb
5
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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logie couple gb
10
Pros:

The hotel is stunning also very immaculate will define back had a lot of amenities near literally walking distance but at night it was still lovely and peaceful

Cons:

Loved everything

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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315ieshiaj Solo travel
4
Sleepless and noisy
Pros:

Do yourself a favour book elsewhere
Here now and the Place needs renovated
Room is freezing
Booked this place to get some sleep and have a relaxing weekend and I’ve infact had the complete opposite
Kept awake all night by noisy neighbour and when I’ve informed the hotel of this there answer to this is to check said guest is not also staying tonight, so what about the ongoing noise causing problems to other guests? What about my sleep loss?
This is not the break it was meant to be

2026-01-31 via Tripadvisor
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Owen solo_traveller gb
10
Cosy Hotel
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean, warm rooms. Also in the heart of the city centre.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
J
Judypops family_with_children gb
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Murat solo_traveller tr
8
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Lesley solo_traveller gb
8
Enjoyable stay
Pros:

It's a quirky old building with lots of character

Cons:

Erratic broadband but understandable in such an old building

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Bain couple gb
9
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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ALBERT couple gb
7
Winter break
Pros:

Great location , private parking within town centre , staff were helpful and knowledgable, handy for shops and restaurants too.

Cons:

Room was cool , not warm despite the heater being on 24/7 , heated towel rail switch eventually located at floor level , water pressure in the shower was a bit weak too , no fried breakfast available on weekdays

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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McNeill couple gb
4
Book at your own peril...
Pros:

Location was great and the property offered ample free parking. It was very central for Stirling. Neighbours with one of my favourite coffee shops The Burgh!

Cons:

I am really not one to complain but this property really was not worth the price. We only stayed one night but it was one night too long. The entire 1st floor of the hotel smelled like stale old cigarette smoke and took away from the beauty of the landing on the first floor. I am all for saving the environment but almost all the lights on the corridors on the first floor were off which left the corridors very dimly lit and it just felt abandoned. Thankfully no Victorian ghosts came to visit us in the night.

The rooms were subpar at best. The bed was probably one of the most uncomfortable things ive ever slept on and the room was chillingly cold and musty when we entered. They provided us with a space heater and we turned on the heating but the smell didnt improve.

The TV may as well have not been there for all it was worth. Not that we planned to use it very much but I had to do some DIY giggery pokery just to get the thing to have a signal.

Coming from someone in their late 20s, the bath was a bit of a deathtrap with the surface being slippier than an ice rink with no access to a shower mat. So if you struggle with your mobility, I sure hope this hotel has more accessible rooms. Otherwise perhaps give it a miss.

Overall the visit was just 'fine'. I would have rather stayed somewhere cheaper for the standard that we were given. Hope this helps!

2026-01-27 via Nuitee