Golden Lion Hotel

About this hotel

Nestled in Stirling, this lovely hotel for $93 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. The Golden Lion Hotel has welcomed guests, including royalty, for more than 200 years. The Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote a poem on a hotel window frame, a plaque commemorating this is situated on the hotel’s front.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Map of Stirling

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

31.18 miles

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Golden Lion Hotel

3.9

Good(5,850 Reviews)

Hotel in Stirling

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

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Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Parking, TV and more

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About this hotel

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Map of Stirling

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

31.18 miles

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Reviews

3.9/5.0

Good(5,850 Reviews)

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9.0

Feb 2024

La posizione batte tutto

Posizione centralissima e personale molto cordiale

7.0

Feb 2024

Good but could do with a fresh up decoration wise in roo

Staff friendly great location also parking

Decor a bitty tatty in Rooney tv too smal

6.0

Feb 2024

Not planning to stay here again

Location

Hotel defo needs some money spent on it. Cracking walls and ceilings, deteriorating decor in lots of places. I have now stayed 3 times in different rooms and all bed mattresses needed replaced, lying on beds you can feel the base through the mattresses ! My bathroom had a sink right Infront of the loo ! I am 5ft 2" and my knees touched the sink unit so anyone taller would have had a problem fitting on the loo ! Not ideal ! Roof Lighting in the tiny lift doesn't work. 2 tiny lights fitted but very dark in lift. Breakfast was okay but nothing to 'write home about' bit bland. Car park surface terrible and parking was in short supply. We attended the MacFleet Tribute band the other night and the seating wasn't put out (we were told band wanted it non seating so not hotel fault) but then people starting pulling in seats from where they could find them and it soon became apparent staff were forced to bring through seating but many of the staff you could tell were just not happy at all. A bit of a disaster. We didn't manage to get a seat so ended up going to bed early and missing the last 2.5hr of the band.

9.0

Oct 2023

Historic hotel with good central location, very good for the price I paid

Location was great very central to Stirling city. The hotel was built 1789 and the history was very interesting. The facilities, bar and restaurant were good and the breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. The staff were very helpful, friendly and approachable. Room was okay for my needs and budget

Obviously there were a few issues as the hotel is so old but I feel they have done well to keep it modernised. The room was okay but cleanliness wasn’t great you could see dust where they had just wiped the surfaces in the bathroom and the window seal was broken so you couldn’t close the window tightly. Obvious wear and tear on things such as carpets in communal areas

7.0

Oct 2023

Stirling is well worth a visit and this historic hotel is affordable, clean and in a great location.

The location was good. It was quiet, clean, had kettle and coffee in the room. Beds were comfortable. Staff was nice.

There was no wifi in the rooms, only in public spaces. The bathroom tub was long and narrow and there weren't any safety bars to hold on to - good water pressure and clean though. There was a heated towel rack, but I didn't know how to turn it on. Some light bulbs were quite dim or out. Be aware that entering from the front, there are several stairs to climb with your luggage if you have mobility limitations.

7.0

Oct 2023

Great location

Great location & value

Cooked buffet breakfast was a little dry

8.0

Jul 2023

Nice place to stay

Comfy and great location

Bit noisy as the walls are thin but nothing out of the ordinary for a hotel.

4.0

Jul 2023

Unkept, old hotel, with no fridge or wifi in the rooms

Central location in Stirling and nice hotel in the public areas.

No wifi in the rooms! The elevator didn't work half the time we were there, and when it did, it was excruciatingly slow, and just one to serve the whole hotel, not nearly enough. The lady at the reception wasn't particularly friendly. The bathtub was falling apart, the paneling on the side was coming off. I think this is the first hotel ever without a fridge/minibar. This was a big minus for us as we had some drinks and food we needed to refrigerate. We stayed on the 4th floor, in a tiny room with low ceilings, and it must be because the heat comes up, it got super warm.

8.0

Jul 2023

Would definitely stay here again

Location was great! Staff were nice. Beds were comfortable.

Room was pretty small and view not the best.

6.0

May 2023

Pleasant hotel

Great location and good value

Very noisy and disturbed nights sleep

10.0

May 2023

excellent location, service and value for money. will visit again.

location, very helpful and friendly staff

original room on third floor was a little dark but we were moved to very nice 5th floor room for second night

8.0

Apr 2023

Very good

The receptionist was extremely friendly and helpful. We were in an unusual situation which included lost luggage with important medicine in it. So in the middle of the night the receptionist not only helped us out tracking the luggage but also to find emergency places and did phone calls for us (because for foreigners to understand Scottish on the phone is not easy). She was great!! Unfortunately I forgot her name, but `Thank you so much!`

6.0

Apr 2023

nice location but needs a good overhaul of fixtures and fittings in the rooms

ideal location for what I needed

heated towel rail didn’t work and the extractor fan made such a shrieking squeal when on. told that restaurant wasn’t open on 1st night due to a ball that was happening at the hotel, no prior notice given.

9.0

Apr 2023

Value for money and a great location as well as great staff and food, will definitely return.

Really enjoyed our stay, great food, evening meals and breakfast, staff very helpful and pleasant, location excellent.

9.0

Apr 2023

Enjoyed the stay

The hotel had a friendly ambience . Enjoyed our stay . Thank you

No faults

9.0

Apr 2023

Will definitely stay there again

Breakfast excellent. Dinner at night in the hotel very tasty and excellent, friendly and helpful service

8.0

Apr 2023

A hotel in the center of Stirling

Location couldn't be better as it is very very central. Exterior is also very eye-catching. Staff were very helplful and friendly.

1. No wifii in rooms. 2. Blinds in bathroom were constantly going back up so we could not have a decent shower without being seen by the people who live on the opposite side of the window...

6.0

Apr 2023

Have always enjoyed staying here. However, it is time for a change.

Breakfast is reasonable for the price paid. The hotel building is old and in good condition. However, I think the room we had needed a wee bit of t.l.c. It had 2 windows, one with a torn net hanging from it, better to have none if they couldn't replace it.

There was a large function in the ballroom 2 floors below. Noise carried from announcements being made late.

9.0

Apr 2023

Superb

Excellent stay for the price paid. Hotel was clean and services were very good. Superb location.

Should have been notified that the restaurant was not opening on the first night due ro a function.

8.0

Apr 2023

Very good

Meal was 10/10

5.0

Feb 2023

Was ok ,a hotter breakfast would be good l

Breakfast was ok ,food could have done with been far hotter, buffet breakfast,or the provision of microwave for guess heat up their food alittle more

Poor parking ,hotel looking alittle tried deco why unfortunately.bathroom sink leaking , toilet seat insured cold room during the night would have expected better from a hotel like this !!!.

10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

Had a really good stay here staff where friendly great location breakfast was nice was clean

Bed was short and very firm apart from that was great stay

2.0

Jan 2023

No communication after complaining on an unsafe room.

the location is very good, there is parking at the back. doesn’t look very safe but didn’t have any issues while there

went into the room and found an half empty bottle of pop. There was quite a heavy layer of dust on top of the lamp shades near the bed. The hair dryer in the room was broken and very unsafe. The plastic casing where the wire goes into the dryer was broken off. There were no backing on the tv remote so the batteries were easily lost/unsafe. We struggled to close the window, the window handle was holding on for its life. one screw to secure it which left it hanging off. I complained about the room in the morning and got told I would receive a phone call. I rung them after not hearing from them, still haven’t had a call back. I did get an offer in the morning of check out to stop in the new rooms on the top floor at a price. We were so shocked that we didn’t except

7.0

Dec 2022

Good

The location is great. And if you want to experience a traditional hotel, it's a perfect place!

It's an old hotel: no wifi in the rooms, my room was dark, had to wait for a while for hot water in the shower.

9.0

Nov 2022

really enjoyed and would recommend to friends

friendly staff

8.0

Nov 2022

Very good location. Comfortable and pleasant staff

I went for breakfast about 9:30 am and food / cups etc was running a bit low. I had to ask twice for fresh cups, but otherwise it was a good choice.

I like to have toast and tea brought to my table, and then am quite happy to self serve from buffet. Missed opportunity to get excellent service, rather than just good!

7.0

Oct 2022

Third stay at the golden lion hotel. We would stay here again due to its excellent location.

Room was warm , clean and had superb view . location of the hotel in the centre of town is ideal with parking available. Cronies bar was well stocked and staff very welcoming.

On arrival we were allocated a room on floor 2 which had 2 single beds, having requested a double and was in need of upgrading. We were then allocated a room on floor 3 which was a family room and not suited to a couple.the outlook was on to a sloping roof from both windows. Our 3rd and last attempt at being allocated a suitable room , was on floor 5 with which we were very happy. Breakfast was buffet style.the food was not hot enough.disappointed not to see haggis or porridge available. The toast machine needs upgraded as it toasts only one side of the bread. The bath had no hand grip which made it difficult to get in and out of safely.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Stirling?

The average price for a rental in Stirling is $95 per night. This rental is $2 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Golden Lion Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Golden Lion Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Golden Lion Hotel?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, tv, and wheelchair accessible.

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3.7

Good(1,915 Reviews)

Golden Lion Hotel

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Stirling

Nearby attractions

Golden Lion Hotel

Hotel in Stirling

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Stirling

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Stirling?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Golden Lion Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Golden Lion Hotel?

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