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Golden Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Smith Art Gallery and Museum

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In the heart of Stirling, Golden Lion Hotel invites you to indulge in British cuisine at The Cronies Restaurant and unwind with a drink at the bar. Explore nearby Smith Art Gallery and Museum or relax with a book from the library. With free WiFi, dry cleaning services, and helpful staff previous guests have appreciated.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Childcare
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Babysitting
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting services
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Sep 22 - Sep 23
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Tomorrow

Sep 23 - Sep 24
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Family Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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8-10 King St, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1DQ

What's nearby

  • Old Town Jail - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stirling Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Stirling - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • National Wallace Monument - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Blair Drummond Safari Park - 9 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 44 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 52 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 72 min drive
  • Stirling Station - 4 min walk
  • Stirling (XWB-Stirling Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Bridge of Allan Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪German Doner Kebab - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Crossed Peels (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪City Walls - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Golden Lion Hotel

Golden Lion Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Stirling Castle. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Cronies Restaurant, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 66 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
    • Free offsite parking nearby
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting services
  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1786
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The Cronies Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 7.95 to 10.95 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

National rating

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

Also known as

Golden Lion Hotel
Golden Lion Hotel Stirling
Golden Lion Stirling
Golden Lion Hotel Stirling, Scotland
Stirling Golden Lion
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Golden Lion Hotel Stirling
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Golden Lion Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Golden Lion Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Golden Lion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Golden Lion Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Smith Art Gallery and Museum (10-min walk) and Stirling Castle (13-min walk), along with University of Stirling (2 mi) and Macrobert (2.6 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Golden Lion Hotel?

Yes, The Cronies Restaurant offers British cuisine.

What's the area around Golden Lion Hotel like?

Golden Lion Hotel is in the heart of Stirling, a short 4-minute walk from Stirling Station and 13 minutes' walk from Stirling Castle.

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Golden Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Breakfast
Restaurant
Food
Service staff
Location

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Easy access to Stirling Castle, Church of the Holy Rude, Old Stirling Jail and dining options.
Marisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Richard, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

NO IN ROOM WIFI - PRETTY BAD IF WORKING

Sorry but its 2021 not 2012. The world relies on the internet so to have it available in one corner where you have to stand on a chair and tilt your phone backwards and forwards for 10 minutes is ridiculous. Its a pretty hotel in a great building with a decent bar and restaurant but no in the room wifi on a working trip is a deal breaker for me.
D, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

F, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great staff, rooms need TLC

Well located, food was good and staff/service were/was very friendly, but rooms have seen better days, beds were rock hard and my window catches were broken, so couldn't be shut - which was a problem as it was quite noisy outside. Had the worst night sleep I've had in a long time, so unlikely to stay again.
R, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Only one small point, the plugs in the sink and bath didn’t work, had to pull them out to drain the water away and they were extremely dirty.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was in an excellent location. The room was very clean, the staff were friendly and the breakfast was good. Would definitely stay again!
Kathryn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Rashad, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lorraine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice people excellent food, town centre location, tv poor reception.
Warren, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overnight stay

It was comfortable for the one night. The restaurant was chaos in the morning. Impatient people pushing in at breakfast and not following social distancing guidance. Bedroom was tidy but no remote for the tv. Requested a remote for room easily.
Eleanor, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Abigail, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pour un séjour authentique

Magnifique hôtel de plus de 200 ans, bien entretenu, chambre vaste. Nous recommandons le restaurant et son excellent chef qui cuisine des saveurs gourmandes avec des produits simples. Personnel du bar restaurant très sympathique.
Elisabeth, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Central to Stirling but very limited on-site parking
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean hotel, but a little tired

Stayed in July 2021, the hotel was clean, as was our room, but it just feels a little tired and in need of updating. Our room was very warm,but luckily there was a fan provided. Overall an OK stop off on a long journey, and the main thing was it was clean throughout. The free car is dependent on arrival time, we were lucky to get one of the last spaces, but didn't like that fact the public can access it, when I went back down later to get something from the car there were people sat drinking out there which made me feel uncomfortable and a bit wary whether the car may get damaged.
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The location for shops, restaurants and amenities is perfect. Very welcoming, felt really comfortable.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Donna, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Everything that could be wrong was wrong

When we got to our booked “family room” that should’ve been a double with a single or a sofa bed we walked into a twin room with no sofa bad made up. I asked receptionist if we were in the right room to be told yes but as if booked after 2pm housekeeping have gone so I’d have to make up the sofa bed myself! She gave me the keys to the room Nextdoor to see if that was made up just to check but it wasn’t, I helped myself to 2 pillows and the towels to finish up making my room though. Dinner wasn’t much better, service to be seated was incredibly slow, the waitress brought my boy’s food with no cutlery and looked shocked when we asked for some, then did the same when my wife and my food came! The food (we both had lamb) was incredibly tasty so big plus on food quality (the only positive). On return to the room we got to bed but one bed had a totally slopping matress, it had gone on one side meaning we had one twin bed and a sofa bed which I ended up sharing with my 4 year old. After a dreadful nights sleep we thought we’d get showered and leave, well that would’ve been nice if the shower worked! Just a dribble. So on leaving we advised receptionist of all this and left to get some breakfast elsewhere. If you are looking to stay in the area I’d have a look at other options, I paid over £100 and could’ve stayed in a Holiday Inn cheaper but we like try the non chains. On this occasion I think we chose wrong.
Andy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Golden Lion is a nice hotel staff nice and food really good weve been few times .its nice and central
Robert, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

SHUT

ARRIVED AT 1930-HOTEL BOARDED UP WITH MONIES TAKEN
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Luke, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Disappointing and needs a new receptionist

We checked in and the receptionist lacked any people skills. No eye contact, barely said two words to us. During our stay she was most unhelpful with cold word answers and no efforts to help or give information. She was very timid and seemed to be in the wrong role in such a customer facing job. Sharon I believe her name was. The original room we were given was ghastly. Small, very dated and barely enough room to have a suitcase and two people. The bed was two singles clipped together and was tiny. We complained and got upgraded to a bigger room which was much better. It was worn and very dated, chipped furniture and the ceiling could do with replastering as it was full of dents and bumps. I called the restaurant to see what time they served food, we were told 21:30. We arrived just before 21:00 to be turned away and told the girl who had informed us of this was in fact lying. They wouldn’t serve us anything, even a side dish or anything even though people had reserved tables still. The housekeeper didn’t come to the room one during our 5 night stay. I accept due to covid 19 there’s limits but for 5 nights it would have been nice to have our bin replaced and some more tea or coffee. I had to keep asking for bin bags and an extra toilet roll, which was annoying as the receptionist was so incapable of communicating. The housekeeper finally showed her face on check out, banging and thudding so loud on our door 15mins before check out. Really rude and aggressive.
Bianca, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Family break

Nice size room plenty space even with a travel cot. Meals were lovely
Annmarie, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Low standard of cleanliness!! Found Aragogs ( Harry Potter spider) brother between the pillows!! Complained and had to insist bedding changed as the manager couldn’t careless , and just shrugged his shoulders. In the morning found a slug at the bottom of the bed. Breakfast was good but done buffet style like covid hadn’t happened- I was shocked!! Chances of staying here ever NIL Never ever given a review like this before.It looked so good on entry
Edith, 1-night trip