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The Stirling Highland Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Old Town Jail

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

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29 Spittal Street, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1DU
  • Place, Tolbooth
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town Jail
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Stirling Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard King Room

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Family room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Double or King | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or King

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Tolbooth - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Old Town Jail - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Church of the Holy Rude - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Argyll's Lodging - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stirling Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Portcullis - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪No 2 Baker Street - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nicky Tams - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Molly Malones - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Crossed Peels (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Stirling Highland Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Old Town Jail
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 dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 25 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 25 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
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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 Tolbooth and Old Town Jail, and within a short walk of Stirling Castle. You'll also find Argyll's Lodging and The Engine Shed less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site 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, body wraps, and aromatherapy.

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.

Is The Stirling Highland Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

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 25 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.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

No, there aren't any 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.

Reviews

The Stirling Highland Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 528 out of 1061 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1061 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1061 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1061 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1061 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

John

NOT 4 STAR. I give it 3.5 at best. Its most attractive draw is the central location & history. Everything else is overrated. Some parts of the hotel are filthy (streetside lower entrance for one). And, some parts are not handicapped friendly. The bed & bathroom was acceptable. I had a broken remote, hanger, & desks & wall under the mirror had dirt splashes. The bar floor was sticky like it had not been mopped in some time. Furnishings are dated and worn. Kaitlyn in the spa was nice, along with the bar/restaurant & cleaning staff. I would not stay there again unless there was a price drop & attentions to update this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

RACHELLE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon checkout we asked for a bottle of water so that we could take our medications on the train (we are 69 and 80 years old). We were told we could buy one! Unacceptable! Guests should not have to pay for water at your hotel! It should be provided daily in the rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice, however we didn’t find there was any ambiance to the dining room. It was very plain. No charm for a Scotland Hotel. Breakfast was very good. Dinner was good, however, there was a very large group in the dining room and not enough staff to service everyone. They did the best they could but it took 2 hours for pizza.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Old made new

A wonderful old historic building brought back to life and modernized. Has a host of health and spa amenities. Lovely hot and cold breakfast buffet at a very good price. Ask about the still used observatory — we were allowed to go up and tour it. This hotel gets you most of the way up the hill to Stirling Castle. Lots of great dinner options further down the hill. And much more to see on your way to the castle. A perfect spot for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Saltsburg

Traveled with partner
I wish I could share a review but in planning for three weeks of varying lengths of stays, I somehow managed to book this hotel for the night "before" we arrived. Obviously we missed our reservation. And there no rooms available due to large wedding party that night. Looked great form the lobby though. And very close to Stirling Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ian

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

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

Must return for a longer stay.

Beautiful hotel, with very helpful staff. Drinks and food prices very reasonable, and the quality of food was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Grant, Tornagrain

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated hotel, but excellent location, pool, gym facilities for the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great night's sleep

We stayed here for one night, arriving the day we flew in to Edinburgh. Parking was very easy and secure. We were on the first floor and it was still one of the quietest places I have ever stayed. We slept soundly and got some much-needed rest after our travels. Shower was great, and we left refreshed and ready for a full day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ive stayed here before, its in a great position for shopping, restaurants and attractions. I like that they have plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karunia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Perfect, except…..

Excellent location, easy access to train station. Great service, friendly and helpful But the bed is soooo soft, makes your body hurt! Forget sleeping on the edge, you’ll roll over out of the bed! The pillow is bon existence as it is so soft like nothing in it. It’s two mattresses put together to make it king bed, and either side is just so bad mattress.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn, Winter Garden

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only in town for two days and this was the perfect setting for us. So convenient for all of our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was clean, staff was friendly and room was comfortable. Location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sasha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Over-priced and not recommended!

This hotel is in a great location in Stirling for proximity to the Castle, Old Town Jail and pubs and restaurants. That’s the only good thing about it. It’s very over-priced and not good value at all. Probably the worst buffet breakfast I’ve experienced; scrambled eggs that taste like rubber, undrinkable coffee, and couldn’t even get a glass of orange juice (staff said “the supplier was out”). The ensuite in the room was grubby, and housekeeping hung our wet, dirty towels back up for us to re-use, which had been lying on the dirty floor for hours. They said they had a shortage of towels. Unbelievable! And to top It off they charge £10 pound to use their onsite pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hilly but close the castle.

The hotel is up the steep hill from the train station, creating beautiful view, close to the castle and quiet at night. (Suggest taking a cab the short distance if anyone isn’t looking for exercise.) Lots of stairs in this place so be prepared to carry your bags up and down a few. Mediocre breakfast. Lots of good places nearby and strongly suggest the back pathway to get to the castle or town. Not ideal for hot temps as getting good airflow is tough - as for a fan.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and Bathroom. Lovely old building with amazing architecture and features . Food was ok but expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stunning outside, a bit oldie rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a great place close for shopping & transport especially if you don't drive you can walk to the castle easily from here,beds are comfortable & added bonus is the swimming pool,I had a meal in hotel but unfortunately the main course was burnt but the soup & pudding was amazing, breakfast was really good & great choice of both cooked & continental staff are really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Family room

Pros: nice looking hotel, good family room, central location, communal areas smart, decent breakfast buffet, comfy beds, friendly service. Cons: tired rooms, not the cleanest bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Iain

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

Such a shame

Stayed in a family room and had a very late check in, after the "pleasure" of the night porter checking us in to the wrong room and very rudely telling us we owe them £10 for parking, we arrived in our room. Very shoddy, unclean and in good need of a makeover. Carpets worn, cobwebs, hairs in shower, bath and beds and very dusty. I reported this to reception in the morning and was told that they will pass it on, no apology or attempt to compensate for our experience. Such a lovely building but avoid this hotel if you are looking for a a nice family break. Will never stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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