Golden Lion Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (7794 reviews)
8/10 King Street , Stirling , gb

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 7794 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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nancy solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

Bar and reception area was nice

Cons:

Room was very dated and tired. Mattress was lumpy. No WiFi in room

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
7
Adaqaut
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Beds too small

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Clara solo_traveller fr
3
Pros:

Hôtel en plein centre de Stirling

Cons:

Hôtel vétuste, avec de la moisissure dans l'encadrement des fenêtres et de la moquette trouée
Manque de prestation pour un hôtel : pas de wifi dans les chambres, uniquement dans le hall, pas de lit refait sans qu'on le demande.
Alors que j'avais bien spécifié que nous étions trois adultes, l'un de nous a dormi sur un lit d'appoint qui mesurait moins de 1.7m
Personnel peu aimable
Petit déjeuner : à moitié entre le buffet avec peu de choix et un service assiette, qui prend énormément de temps à être servi

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Gary solo_traveller gb
8
1970s time capsule
Pros:

Location was good. Reasonable size room.

Cons:

The hotel was very tired and seemed to be a time capsule from the 1970s. Quite dark and dingy.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Anita solo_traveller nz
9
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Callum solo_traveller gb
3
The room really let down what would have been a nice hotel stay.
Pros:

Location was perfect

Cons:

My room was appalling. Dirty, dusty, broken light switch. It looks like the hotel has had some renovations but there’s still some rooms that look like they haven’t been touched since the 70s. My room was on the third floor, with two velux windows, blinds broken on both. One covered in stains.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Agnieszka solo_traveller pl
6
Pros:

Hotel w bardzo dobrej lokalizacji.

Cons:

W pokoju na 3 piętrze praktycznie nie działało WiFi jak również obraz w tv zacinał się na większości programów. Zamek do pokoju również nie był sprawny.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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DeAnna solo_traveller gb
2
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The hotel is seriously neglected, curtains and furniture are dirty, wall and window painting peeling off. The breakfast selection is poor, the eggs Benedict is incorrectly made. The car park is unacceptable.

Overall it was seriously depressing

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Therounder80 solo_traveller it
8
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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gwen solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

Proximité du centre, accueil des personnels.

Cons:

Pas de bouilloire dans la chambre.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Tom solo_traveller gb
5
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Patricia family_with_children be
9
Sejour très agréable. Au pied de la montée pour visiter le château
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
B
Bernardo Osvaldo couple ar
10
Cómodo y bien ubicado.
Pros:

Excelente ubicación. Instalaciones óptimas para pasar la noche.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
D
Daniel family_with_children au
4
Dissapointing at best
Pros:

Location amazing

Cons:

Beds super uncomfortable springs in your back. no mobile reception in the room, no wifi in the room, tv barely worked signal was very bad, this room felt like 1985 was the last update, owners need to spend some money

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
6
Central hotel with good breakfast but room not commensurate with price.
Pros:

Excellent central but quiet location. Breakfast good and efficiently served although expensive at £17.

Cons:

Room basic for the price charged. Dark; only window one with frosted glass. Ventilation system in bathroom not working. Desk drawer broken. No daily room servicing and when a clean requested after five nights, not undertaken.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Conrad couple gb
6
Adequate but shabby - you get what you pay for!
Pros:

It was central to eating facilities and shops.

Cons:

It was very shabby. When we arrived there was a dirty beer glass on the window outside the lift which wasn’t lifted and an empty moth repellent packet was in the stairwell for 2 days. In the car park our car was filthy from the nearby seagulls nesting nearby.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Anne-Charlotte couple fr
7
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Jennifer family_with_children us
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Alex solo_traveller gb
7
Pleasant hotel in a great location
Pros:

The location of this hotel is ideal in the centre of Stirling, with many things easy walking distance. I was able to park in the hotel's car park (Booking.com states that this can be reserved but it cannot). The room, bathroom and shower were all a good size.

Cons:

The hotel WiFi only worked in one part of my third floor room and that was very intermittent. It is an older hotel and the walls are quite thin - this wasn't a huge issue for me but I can see how it could be in some instances.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee