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The Golden Lion Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Dining
Interior
Interior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$172
includes taxes & fees
11 July - 12 July

Explore the area

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8-10 King St, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1BD
  • Place, Old Town Jail
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Argyll's Lodging
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Stirling Castle
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, a lamp, and a window.

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table with breakfast items, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a small table.

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A neatly made bed with a blue blanket and patterned pillows, a wooden headboard, and bedside lamps.

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a blanket, a radiator, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Superior Twin Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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 and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a lift. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Stirling hotel include Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Stirling Castle.

What's nearby

  • Old Town Jail - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tolbooth - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Argyll's Lodging - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Smith Art Gallery and Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Stirling Castle - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪No 2 Baker Street - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nicky Tams - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Crossed Peels (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Golden Lion Hotel

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. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 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. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 25 per night)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 17 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

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.
  • Lift (150 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • 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

  • 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: 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 full breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.00 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 25 per night
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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 self car park for GBP 25 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

How much does it cost to stay at The Golden Lion Hotel?

As of 7 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Golden Lion Hotel on 11 July 2026 start from AU$172, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Golden Lion Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full 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.

The Golden Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Sarah

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

8/10 Good

Gareth

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025