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The Golden Lion Hotel

3.0 star property

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Interior
Dining
Bar (on property)
Interior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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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

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Iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board

Standard Triple Room

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

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Iron/ironing board

Family Room

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

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Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Superior Double Room

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

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Iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

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

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 welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • Old Town Jail - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tolbooth - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Argyll's Lodging - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Smith Art Gallery and Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Stirling Castle - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

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

The Golden Lion Hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and meeting rooms. Self parking is offered for GBP 25 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready.
TVs come with satellite channels. Hair dryers and phones are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space 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.
  • Elevator (59 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • 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

  • 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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.00 for adults and 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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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 Old Town Jail, Tolbooth, and Argyll's Lodging. You'll also find Stirling Castle and Smith Art Gallery and Museum less than a mile away.

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

As of Jun 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Golden Lion Hotel on Jun 21, 2026 start from $106, 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.

Is parking available on site at The Golden Lion Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 25 per night. You'll find a max of 1 space per unit.

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.

Is The Golden Lion Hotel good for couples?

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

Does The Golden Lion Hotel have a hot tub?

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 a full 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.

Does The Golden Lion Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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.

The Golden Lion Hotel Reviews

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6.0
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 2 reviews
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5.0/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Staff & service

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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