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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
Property amenity
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
The Stirling Highland Hotel provides a peaceful escape from everyday stress. Guests can book soothing body wraps and facials at the spa or join yoga classes at the health club. The property features an indoor pool, sauna, and steam room, plus free WiFi in all rooms.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
(93 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Premium Double

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
29 Spittal Street, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1DU

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 - 5 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

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

About this property

The Stirling Highland Hotel

Upscale hotel near Stirling Castle
Located close to Tolbooth and Old Town Jail, The Stirling Highland Hotel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Treat yourself to a massage, a body scrub, or aromatherapy at Leisure Club, the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Scholars Restaurant, serves dinner. Yoga classes and fitness classes are offered at the health club; The Stirling Highland Hotel also has a bar, conference space, and a steam room. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a sauna and a hot tub.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Swimming pool along with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an indoor pool
  • Express check-out, a banquet hall, and massage treatment rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, convenient parking, and central location
Room features
All 96 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or hot tub without adult supervision
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

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

Does The Stirling Highland Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–6:30 PM.

Is The Stirling Highland Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day.

What time is check-in at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Stirling Highland Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Stirling, this spa hotel is steps from Old Town Jail and Tolbooth. Smith Art Gallery and Museum and Stirling Castle are also within 10 minutes. Stirling Station is 13 minutes by foot and Stirling (XWB-Stirling Train Station) is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

The Stirling Highland Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1070 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Staff & service
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very picturesque town with lots of history.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay there was good, staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel is older. Easy walking distance to the castle and to some other attractions. Walking distance to the train station up a mostly gentle hill.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property and perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing hotel and great location Very clean rooms and had a buffet breakfast to start your day
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

10/10 Excellent

OLLIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There could not be a better place to stay. Very cool backstory and super close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable hotel with good food and drinks. Within walking distance of Stirling Castle and Old Jail.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Adding 8 pounds every time you get room see is a bit much of a money crab
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service
The history of the building is fascinating and the location was unbeatable. Food was pretty good a little cold at breakfast but tasty Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tired and dated hotel with rooms needing an upgrade especially the bathrooms. Food was adequate but restaurants did have menu options missing each night which is very poor. In a great location and good parking and can't fault the staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Stirling Highland Hotel is clean, and nearby to restaurants, highly-rated excursions, and historical destinations. Parking is available to guests and there are plenty of spaces (just remember to follow the prompts for registration of your vehicle per the hotel). A spa, restaurant, and bar are all available to guests on the property. I would highly recommend the Stirling Highland Hotel. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to see the city. Gorgeous and very old buildings. Unique experience but definitely represents the area well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a former school, and it's an architectural treat to see and stay in. Plenty of free parking on the hotel grounds, even in the center of Stirling. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Very convenient to everything in Stirling, which is a tourist destination without a tourist feel (no tweed/tartan shops, etc.--just a regular Scottish town with a modest castle on the top of the hill).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

The perfect hotel in the perfect location

Our first trip to Stirling and The Stirling Highland Hotel was the perfect hotel for the trip. A beautiful building with friendly helpful staff located in the centre of Stirling. So we were able to park the car for two days and walk everywhere. The only time we drove was up to the Wallace Monument.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Theron

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The exterior of the property is beautiful and the staff are very helpful and polite. Unfortunately the stay was let down by old room interiors, combined with dirty appliances (blowdryer was covered in hair) and broken appliances (iron fell apart when used. Sadly wouldn’t recommend compared to other hotels of the same calibre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for exploring the Castle especially as we only had 1 day there. Plus 1 hour drive to Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The receptionist Eilidh was a star! She went over and above with providing amazing customer service by spending ages trying to locate a room we wanted. Well done Eilidh. She is a credit to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a bit dated. Didn't have any charging facilities in the room. Nor any power outlets by the night stands. Had reserved a king size bed but they only had a double when we checked in. Walkable down to the train station. Took a taxi up the hill when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kamariah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a great time at the hotel. Yes, it is a bit dated and a bit of a maze but we would still return if we are ever back in Stirling.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well situated near the castle. Staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms are a little dated, but fine. The breakfast was very poor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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