The Stirling Highland Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and a health club

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Exterior
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

Explore the area

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29 Spittal Street, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1DU
  • Stirling Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • University of Stirling
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • National Wallace Monument
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Family room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard King Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Stirling

The Stirling Highland Hotel is adjacent to popular attractions such as Old Town Jail and Tolbooth. This 96-room, 4-star hotel has a full-service spa along with an indoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Old Town Jail - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tolbooth - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Stirling Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Stirling - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • National Wallace Monument - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Stirling Station - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Molly Malones - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Morrisons Cold Beer Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Stirling - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nicky Tams - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪HBW Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Stirling Highland Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
At The Stirling Highland Hotel, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. Self parking is offered for GBP 10 per day. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, ironing boards, and desks are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Leisure Club has 4 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12 to 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Headmasters Study
  • Scholars Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,302 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

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 12.00 to 14.95 for adults, and GBP 7.50 to 12 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Highland Hotel Stirling
Highland Stirling
Highland Stirling Hotel
Hotel Stirling
Hotel Stirling Highland
Stirling Highland
Stirling Highland Hotel
Barcelo Stirling
The Stirling Highland Hotel Scotland
The Stirling Highland
The Stirling Highland Hotel Hotel
The Stirling Highland Hotel Stirling
The Stirling Highland Hotel Hotel Stirling

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

The Stirling Highland Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of The Stirling Highland Hotel?

Guests positively rate the hotel's walkable location in Stirling, just steps from Old Town Jail and Tolbooth, and within a short walk of Stirling Castle. You'll also find Church of the Holy Rude and Argyll's Lodging less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 10 per day.

Is there a spa available at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

Leisure Club is the hotel's spa and services include deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, and body wraps.

Does The Stirling Highland Hotel have a casino?

No, The Stirling Highland Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 8:00 AM and 6:30 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about The Stirling Highland Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does The Stirling Highland Hotel have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Stirling Highland Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Stirling Highland Hotel serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge on weekday mornings at Scholars Restaurant.

Will The Stirling Highland Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Does The Stirling Highland Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to The Stirling Highland Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Stirling Highland Hotel is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is about 25.2 mi away. Another top airport is Glasgow International Airport (GLA), which is around 26 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Stirling Highland Hotel.

Does The Stirling Highland Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Stirling Highland Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

The Stirling Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 524 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1008 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly

Traveled with family
Hotel was outdated, bathroom was noted to have a strong musty smell and black mold in the corners. Beautiful building, friendly staff centrally located.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, the lady at check in could have been a little nicer. The room was ok, the carpet was very worn in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
History of the property and location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Had a great time at The Stirling Highland Hotel, staff were very friendly, rooms and bed comfortable and breakfast good. Gym and swimming pool an added bonus. Near the centre of Stirling.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rene

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

We booked three nights in Stirling, we had little to no expectations of this hotel as we simply decided the town was a good location for our visit. We loved this hotel, will definitely stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel in a Central location. Great service and bonus of spa facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Holly, Parksville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The beds were comfy and the staff friendly. The hotel has character but could definitely use some updating. We enjoyed our stay though and found it quiet but walkable to everything we wanted to see.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Extremely slow check in

The check in procedure is insane. It takes so long it’s almost amusing. Stayed here a couple of years ago and that’s the big negative I remember from then, and it’s not changed. It absolutely needs to be streamlined. The hotel managers should take a note from 99% of other hotels with the check in process.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

How did it get a 4 * rating?

Not sure how it got a 4 Star Rating?!? Tired decor but very cozy bed. The Leisure Center is getting a much needed update but pool, spa and steam were very nice. Steep 10 pound nightly parking fee.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Room was immaculate and bed very comfy, dinner and breakfast really good, defo booking again soon
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Staff were great to work with
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely visit to Stirling

Lovely hotel, great leisure facilities and exceptional staff, all amazing but special shout out to Receptionist Rachael
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

RAVI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Too many hidden charges.

Be careful.. lots of extra charges applied at hotel if not booking direct with them. Parking used to be free for guests, now £10 extra a night, paid at hotel. Also, we booked a room for 4 people, bed and breakfast. Seemingly however, the hotels.com only allows for two adults. So, an extra £6.50 per kid also applied. I've been coming here for 5 years, next time I won't book through hotel.com as too many hidden charges. Check in staff great, very courteous. As always.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Lakeland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025