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The Golden Lion Hotel

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Located close to Stirling Castle, The Golden Lion Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room

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

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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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Superior Twin Room

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Stirling, The Golden Lion Hotel is in the city center and near a train station. Notable landmarks in the area include Stirling Castle and Falkirk Wheel. Labyrinth and Briarlands Farm are also worth visiting. Visit our Stirling travel guide
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8-10 King St, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1BD

What's nearby

  • Church of the Holy Rude
    Church of the Holy Rude
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stirling Castle
    Stirling Castle
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Old Stirling Bridge
    Old Stirling Bridge
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Old Town Jail
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tolbooth
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Stirling (XWB-Stirling Train Station)
    4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • No 2 Baker Street
    2 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Nicky Tams
    2 min walk
  • Cafe Pompei
    1 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    1 min walk

About this property

The Golden Lion Hotel

Hotel near Stirling Castle
Consider a stay at The Golden Lion Hotel and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk and meeting rooms
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, housekeeping, and phones

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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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Is The Golden Lion Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 25 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Golden Lion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Golden Lion Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Golden Lion Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Stirling, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Tolbooth and Stirling Castle. Old Town Jail and Mar's Walk are also within 10 minutes. Stirling (XWB-Stirling Train Station) is only a 4-minute walk and Stirling Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

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Staff & service
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

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4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Gareth

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025