The Golden Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Stirling Castle

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Bar (on property)
Family Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board
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
  • Place, Tolbooth
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town Jail
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Stirling Castle
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Double or Twin Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Triple Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room Single Use

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Stirling

The Golden Lion Hotel places you within a 10-minute stroll of Tolbooth and Old Town Jail. This 66-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free self parking.

What's nearby

  • The Engine Shed - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tolbooth - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Town Jail - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Church of the Holy Rude - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stirling Castle - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

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
  • ‪No 2 Baker Street - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Crossed Peels (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Stirling - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Golden Lion Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Stirling Castle
The Golden Lion Hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and meeting rooms. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready.
TVs come with satellite channels. Hair dryers, phones, and desks are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • Elevator (59 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (43 inches 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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Noise-free rooms can't 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

What can I see around The Golden Lion Hotel?

This hotel in Stirling is within a 10-minute walk of Tolbooth, Old Town Jail, and Argyll's Lodging. You'll also find Stirling Castle and Stirling Golf Club less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Golden Lion Hotel?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Golden Lion Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, The Golden Lion Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Golden Lion Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Golden Lion Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include city views.

Are there hot tubs at The Golden Lion Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Golden Lion Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Golden Lion Hotel serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Golden Lion Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Golden Lion Hotel for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at The Golden Lion Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Golden Lion Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Golden Lion Hotel is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is about 25 mi away. Another top airport is Glasgow International Airport (GLA), which is around 26 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Golden Lion Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Golden Lion Hotel.