The Golden Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Stirling Castle

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Exterior
Interior
Bar (on property)
Family Triple Room
Interior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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8-10 King St, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1BD
  • Stirling Castle
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • University of Stirling
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • National Wallace Monument
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

TV
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Triple Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Stirling

The Golden Lion Hotel puts you in the heart of Stirling, within just a 10-minute stroll of Tolbooth and Old Town Jail. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a lift. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Stirling hotel include Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

What's nearby

  • Old Town Jail - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tolbooth - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stirling Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Stirling - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • National Wallace Monument - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Stirling (XWB-Stirling Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪German Doner Kebab - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Crossed Peels (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪City Walls - ‬3 min walk
  • Caffè Nero

About this property

The Golden Lion Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Stirling Castle
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Golden Lion Hotel offers 66 accommodations with a hairdryer. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift (150 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (110 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

The Golden Lion Hotel Hotel
The Golden Lion Hotel Stirling
The Golden Lion Hotel Hotel Stirling

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Golden Lion Hotel?

Yep, The Golden Lion Hotel has a free self car park.

Does The Golden Lion Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Golden Lion Hotel?

No, The Golden Lion Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Golden Lion Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Golden Lion Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at The Golden Lion Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Stirling Golf Club is a short 11-minute walk away.

Reviews

The Golden Lion Hotel Reviews

6.0

5.0/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Staff & service
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gareth

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025