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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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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
(97 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 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
  • ‪The Cold Beer Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪No 2 Baker Street - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nicky Tams - ‬3 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.

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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)
  • Limited onsite self parking

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
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 Tolbooth and Old Town Jail, and within a short walk of Stirling Castle. You'll also find Argyll's Lodging and Museum of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders 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, 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 good for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

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 that I can book at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

No, at The Stirling Highland Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 528 out of 1068 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1068 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1068 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1068 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1068 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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

6/10 Okay

Tara

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, restaurant, bar, parking was very easy. Dinner menu had many options, bar was very comfortable. Breakfast buffet selections were numerous and tasted great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Stirling a wonderful part of Scotland

The hotel was easy to find, well appointed with nice amenities. Its central to Stirling with plenty of interesting places close by. Shopping is a stones throw away as are restaurants and bars with a nice vibe, the hotel requires its decor updating. Would I stay here again YES ABSOLUTELY.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

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

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked via Hotels.com and it was a reasonable deal, but we were unaware of additional charges that were not highlighted. We were charged £10 per night for car parking, as we did not book direct with the hotel. To be fair this was in the booking small print, however we were also charged £10 to use the leisure facilities, which was NOT mentioned when booking. I hate hotels that add on random unexpected charges that you are unaware of. The hotel is perfectly fine for a short stay, the bed was comfy and the room was generally clean. However the hotel is quite tired and could do with a refresh, for example black mould on the grout in the bathroom and grimey tiles. The leisure facilities are also tired and not particularly clean. The steam room and sauna were good (but obviously not cleaned as there was a discarded cup in the same place over the 2 days). The spa pool was unfortunately cold, so it wasn’t pleasant to sit in. The swimming pool was fine, though again tired with maintenance needing done (eg pool ladder out of use). I had forgotten my flip flops and wasn’t particularly happy walking about the pool areas. We didnt eat at the hotel, but would recommend Cafe Aina just down the road for authentic Greek food and the Crossed Peels a short walk away for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the center of town and near the castle. The room was great, the dining was nice, and it was wonderful to have sheltered parking right on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful area and great location of hotel to everything. Hotel rooms and in particular bathroom are old and in need of a renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

8/10 Good

Lisa, somerset

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property was unique and historical. Didn’t have as many amenities as it should for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

mike

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy Lars

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

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice though a bit tired.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

martha, Bellevue

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My room smelled musty and there was mold in the bathroom and on the rubber bath mat. There was a large stain on the ceiling, likely from a water leak, which would explain the musty smell. Room was dusty, too. Bits of food near the bed. Pretty gross.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

SCOTT

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was nice. Lovely historic building. In need of an interior update. Old carpets. Tile in bathroom required upgrade. Grout was missing and tiles were loose. An interior upgrade would do wonders and get the hotel a 5 star rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old school turned into a hotel. Felt like we could see Harry Potter at any time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Henning

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

10/10 Excellent

Olwyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

?

Very good location nice staff but hotel is badly in need of refurbishment
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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