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Stirling Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Tolbooth

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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
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • Church of the Holy Rude - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Argyll's Lodging - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Stirling Castle - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Portcullis - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Unicorn Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪No 2 Baker Street - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nicky Tams - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Molly Malones - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Stirling Youth Hostel

Upscale hostel near Stirling Castle
Located close to Tolbooth and Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling Youth Hostel provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. 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
  • Books, games, and secured bicycle storage
  • A TV in the lobby and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Stirling Youth Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and toilet paper
  • Communal kitchens 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

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

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
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Stirling Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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 Tolbooth, Smith Art Gallery and Museum, and Stirling Castle. University of Stirling and National Wallace Monument are also within 3 mi (5 km). 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

10/10 Excellent

Ms K

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

Stirling YH

The staff were very thoughtful and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

Mark

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

Great easy stay

Great easy stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing place to stay with a great location, facility, and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

MORTEZA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Pierce

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

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

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night but definitely would return
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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

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

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

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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

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

Adam

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

Clean, simple, good for a family.

Comfortable for our family and conveniently located. The view from our room was also lovely, overlooking the city. It was very clean and perfect for us. I’d stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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

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

Steffi

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

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

10/10 Excellent

F E

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

10/10 Excellent

Irelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing experience at Stirling youth hostel! It's a 5 minute walk from Stirling castle and old time jail, as well as from lots of shops and restaurants. Very conveniently located. The staff were the best part. Everybody was so helpful and personable, especially Hamish! So glad I chose to stay here!
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