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Stirling Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Stirling Castle

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Travelers at Stirling Youth Hostel are perfectly positioned in the city center, a short walk from historic Stirling Castle. The hostel offers in-room WiFi, an on-site restaurant, a peaceful garden, and a bar to connect with fellow travelers after sightseeing.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Heating
Refrigerator
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

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St John Street, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1EA

What's nearby

  • Old Town Jail - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tolbooth - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Stirling Castle - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Stirling - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • National Wallace Monument - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Stirling Station - 15 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Unicorn Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Portcullis - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Crossed Peels (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Molly Malones - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪No 2 Baker Street - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Stirling Youth Hostel

Upscale hostel near Stirling Castle
A garden, laundry facilities, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Stirling Youth Hostel. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Stirling Youth Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens
  • Stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
From April to October, the front desk is open daily, check-in is available from 3-11 PM, and a night porter is on site from 11 PM to 7 AM to assist with late arrivals.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

SYHA Stirling Hostel
SYHA Stirling
Stirling Youth
Stirling Youth Hostel Scotland
Stirling Youth Hostel Scotlan
Stirling Youth Hostel Stirling
Stirling Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Stirling Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Stirling

Frequently asked questions

Is Stirling Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stirling Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Stirling Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Stirling Youth Hostel located?

Located in the heart of Stirling, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Old Town Jail and Stirling Castle. Tolbooth and Church of the Holy Rude are just steps away. Stirling Station is 15 minutes by foot and Stirling (XWB-Stirling Train Station) is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Stirling Youth Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

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

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value stay. Staff very helpful and friendly. Loads of parking. Walking distance to all restaurants. Mint leaf Indian is fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hostel, it’s near the castle is stirling and just 1 minute from the church of the holy rude which is very beautiful and offers an extraordinary view of the city, the Wallace monument and mountains. I really recommend this hostel. The team is great and I loved the kitchen !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a surprise! This is a beautiful property located right next to the Castle. Easy to get to, nice big kitchen, clean, and safe. The staff was so friendly— we couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

F E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful Manager
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Errol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
It was ok. Friendly well mannered staff. Good kitchen and dining area. shared a room with four men. There were only two lockers and the floor was unbearably creaky. I mean every step creaked really loudly. Totally spoiled the experience for me Room 211 sort it out! And a few hooks attached to the wall or even the bed would be so usefull.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Twin room was tired, i have stayed here before in a 4 man room which was much better, the shower was powerful but only luke warm also i could not get WiFi signal in the room, went to a local pub for tea and downloaded some films. Not the staffs fault at all just needs management to throw some money at it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! I only property conditions a 4/5 star because the lock on the door to the bathroom adjoining our room got stuck, its a bit loose. So i got trapped in there until someone on the otherside held the handle up so the lock aligned. There wasnt anybody at the desk to tell and im sure they would have fixed it. The girl i roomed with said she would tell them later. But staff were great, facilities were good, and the location is within walking distance of food, more car parks, the jail is nextdoor, ans the castle is a 4 min walk. Id go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, welcoming, spacious twin en-suite room, comfortable beds, well organised & clean kitchen . Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gisela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is very well located, just about a 10-minute walk from the train station and only a few minutes from the castle and historic center. We had a private room for three with its own bathroom — clean, bright, comfortable, and well equipped. The only downside was the wooden floor that creaked all the time. We highly recommend it for a short stay in Stirling. We didn’t use the kitchen, but it looked very clean and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We knew it was a hostel, but room was very tiny, bunk beds were very small too, you hit your head all the time, also sounded a lot when moving on the bed. On the other hand, the floor was cracking on every step you made. Positive feedback, it's a walkable distance from downtown and train station, keep in mind that is an uphill walk. Also, very close to historical places like Edimburgh Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town center. Parking can be tricky, but its in a lovely area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed as a family with my 11 year old daughter. We were comfortable and loved the location, proximity to the old jail and castle, and the character and history of the hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful stay, great kitchen, great room, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Good location, clean room, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lesley

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

Hostel living

Great hostel atmosphere, communal area was well appointed, room was basic but comfortable, if you are driving come early, limited parking
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steffi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bare bones facilities, but very friendly staff, good location, and charming building
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great easy stay

Great easy stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Noriko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

階段無しの古い建物

坂を登るので、荷物が多い自分にはキツかった。予約した個室も4階なのに、エレベーター無しです。受付の方が親切でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness

ok

Bit expensive for the twin room for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaija

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

Budget friendly basic place to stay

Staff was friendly and overall experience very nice. It was me with two teenagers and private room. Very basic, just as described. The shower was the only minus, because as it was attached to the roof, it was very difficult to wash downstairs. Good place to stay when viditing around Scotland. Would go again! Hotels.com says you can pay arriving but that is not the case. I got a message from hostel that i need to pay forward.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mutsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Receptionists were really friendly and kind and helpful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A youth hostel is a youth hostel.It served very much my purpose to be near the station. The staff was vey helpful and plesant. I would go back any time for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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