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The Golden Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Stirling Castle

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Located close to Stirling Castle, The Golden Lion Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

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

Located in Stirling, The Golden Lion Hotel is in the city centre and near a train station. Stirling Castle and Old Town Jail are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Plean Country Park. Briarlands Farm and Blair Drummond Safari Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Stirling travel guide
Map
8-10 King St, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1BD

What's nearby

  • Church of the Holy Rude showing a church or cathedral and a cemetery
    Church of the Holy Rude
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stirling Castle showing a cemetery
    Stirling Castle
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Engine Shed
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tolbooth
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Town Jail
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Crossed Peels (Wetherspoon)
    2 min walk
  • Nicky Tams
    2 min walk
  • BrewDog Stirling
    2 min walk
  • No 2 Baker Street
    2 min walk
  • German Doner Kebab
    2 min walk

About this property

The Golden Lion Hotel

Hotel near Stirling Castle
Consider a stay at The Golden Lion Hotel and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • Meeting rooms
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 The Golden Lion Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Golden Lion Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Golden Lion Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Golden Lion Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Golden Lion Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Stirling, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Tolbooth and Stirling Castle. Old Town Jail and Mar's Walk are also within 10 minutes. Stirling (XWB-Stirling Train Station) is only a 4-minute walk and Stirling Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Golden Lion Hotel Reviews

6.0

5.0

Cleanliness

5.0

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

4/10 Poor

Sarah

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

8/10 Good

Gareth

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025