Friars Wynd Guest Rooms

Hotels
8.4 (2547 reviews)
17 Friars Street , Stirling , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
Accessible parking
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Affordable
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Limited service hours

Categories

Cleanliness
6.6
Multiple reviews mention dirty rooms, stained carpets, and overall poor cleanliness.
Service
8.6
Staff availability is limited, and no service after 6pm affects guest satisfaction.
Location
9.6
Good location in the center of town is frequently highlighted as a positive.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms had mixed reviews; some described as modern while others noted issues.
Amenities
9.1
Positive mentions of snacks and comfortable rooms, but lack of breakfast service noted.
Value for Money
10
Despite issues, some reviews felt it was an affordable option given the location.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Lack of breakfast service was noted, impacting overall guest satisfaction.
Overall Experience
7.6
Guest experiences range from very negative to mildly positive, indicating overall disappointment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 22:35

Property Description

Charming Hotel in Stirling with Unique Decor

Individually Decorated Rooms with Free WiFi
Experience comfort and convenience in our uniquely decorated rooms, each equipped with free WiFi and a TV for your entertainment needs.

Delicious Dining Options and Convenient Location
Savor a delightful à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast at our on-site restaurant. Explore nearby attractions such as Stirling Castle and Stirling Golf Club just a short walk away.

Personalized Service and Local Expertise
Our friendly reception staff are always ready to provide tips on exploring the area. Let us help you make the most of your stay in Stirling.

Book your stay at Friars Wynd Hotel now for a memorable experience in Stirling!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 3 per day.

  • 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 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2547 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.6
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 7.6
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Ewan • couple • gb
7
Love Stirling - who knew?!
Pros:

Great location, comfortable, well-appointed room

Cons:

Shame the bar wasn't open - felt like no-one else was staying there

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location, room and bed were comfortable. Towels were great.

Cons:

It wasn't open when we arrived. Bearing in mind we had a 3 o'clock check in and arrived at around 3.30. We phoned the number on the window but no answer. I tried the number on booking.com but it was unavailable. We then tried the window number again and left a message. I also messaged through booking.com. Although we didn't get a reply a member of staff arrived and opened the front door to let us in at around 3.45. She said a member of staff had phoned in sick and she was there to cover.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • family_with_children • ca
7
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Fred • couple • us
6
Some great, some really bad.
Pros:

Close to train and restaurants.

Cons:

Twice our card key failed to open our door. It took nearly an hour for somebody to show up to fix the problem.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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maserk • Couples • Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado
6
Strange experience - anxiety to check-in; room okay; but do they have any staff?
Pros:

This hotel was weird because we never saw anyone like a front desk clerk. I'm not even sure they have a front desk. We arrived around 8:30 PM and the entire hotel was locked/chained in the front, which was incredibly disconcerting. We finally realized there was a note on a side door with a phone number for after-hours help. Called it -- no answer. YIKES! Called again and someone said they'd come give us a key. She gave us a key and left us to find our way upstairs to our room, which wasn't intuitive. There was a lift that didn't work. We never saw anyone after that during our two night stay. We used a code to go in the side door. The room itself was fine, although the bathroom was quite small. Overall it was just a really odd experience. Oh, also, the street was DIRTY in front of the hotel ... pretty gross ... tons of cigarette butts and trash everywhere.

2026-07-01 • via Tripadvisor
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Rosemarie • couple • us
7
Location was perfect, room was clean. If you can, stay in one of the rooms over looking the street. Much brighter and
Pros:

The location was excellent.

Cons:

The lobby. Closed most of the time. Kind of a weird vibe.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • nz
5
Excellent location.
Pros:

Location was excellent. Easy walk to train and bus station.

Cons:

On the day we got there, there was no one in the office and everything was locked up with a big padlock. I rang the phone number I had,no one answered then next we see a light on and the host unlocked the door. On information we had, it said the office would be open from 2 pm, this was just after 3pm.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Lawrence • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great location at reasonable price

Cons:

Stairs

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Xav • solo_traveller • fr
6
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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195linm • Couples • Porthleven, Helston, Cornwall, England
6
Basic place to stay for 2 nights while exploring the area. Room was clean but needs lots of updating.
Pros:

The room was clean and the bed was comfortable but this is a very tired establishment. It is not a quaint charming place if you are coming from overseas do not come here for charm just somewhere very standard. The communal areas are depressing and the carpets are worn badly. The outside area is terrible overgrown grass and old plastic chairs.

2026-06-29 • via Tripadvisor
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Robyn • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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László • extended_group • hu
3
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • gb
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • gb
4
Disappointing
Pros:

The room was clean

Cons:

The lever for the shower was broken and the hotel failed to sort it and we weren’t offered a room swap so a shower wasn’t possible!!

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Johanne • family_with_children • gb
10
Had a great time perfect location and great value for money
Pros:

Great location we stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment and it was very spacious with double sofa bed (would easily sleep 6) fresh towels daily

Cons:

From The street it looks very derelict and not inviting

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Douwe • extended_group • nl
5
Prima locatie voor een bezoek aan Stirling, maar de accommodatie zelf voldeed niet aan de verwachtingen.
Pros:

De centrale ligging in het hart van Stirling was ideaal om de stad te verkennen.

Cons:

De accommodatie viel tegen ten opzichte van de foto’s en de omschrijving; deze geven een mooier beeld dan de werkelijkheid.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Sharon Stavroff Tejada • couple • ca
4
Not as shown in photos.
Pros:

The location.

Cons:

This does not represent the photos at all of this property. There is no cute little bar, or outside seating. The restaurant is shut down as we couldn't enter the doors and had to access through a nasty door adjacent to it. The halls smelled of urine, it was dirty and a tad spooky. We stayed the night as we were flying out the next day from Edinburg and were very tired to look for another room.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Reem • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

Decent room, a bit dingy. Great location.

Cons:

Staff is not there often, we had to call them during the day to check in. Old rooms, old bathrooms. OK for a night.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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James Brett • couple • de
3
The only thing that was good about the hotel was it's location.
Pros:

The location is hard to beat. It's just a short walk from the train station and there are plenty of places to eat in the area. Shopping is also very close to the hotel.

Cons:

We were looking forward to the cute little bar at the hotel that was displayed in several pictures. However, according to the young lady that showed us to our room, the bar is no longer open at the hotel. The bathroom in our room had water coming up between the tiles that seemed to be coming from the toilet. The reception area is never occupied so we sent a messaage to the hotel about the water. There was no response from the hotel whatsoever! One evening, we saw a couple outside the hotel that had just arrived. They could not reach anyone using the provided telephone number and as the reception was not occupied, there was nothing they could do. The price of this hotel is extremely high for what is offered. I can not recommend staying at this location!!

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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FRANCIS • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Good location. Very comfortable room.

Cons:

Unable to leave luggage before 3pm.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee