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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. Located in Stirling city centre, it has free parking, a traditional bar and a restaurant serving Scottish beef and lamb. The family-owned Golden Lion offers modern rooms, each with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee and ironing facilities. Each bathroom has a hairdryer, bath and shower. There are shops, bars and cafes on the hotel doorstep, and the magnificent Stirling Castle is just 0.6 miles away. The William Wallace Monument is less than 10-minutes drive from the Golden Lion. The Cronies Bar has light bar meals, and stocks a range of malt whiskies. The adjacent Cronies Restaurant, serving afternoon teas daily, also offers a tasty breakfast and a varied, creative menu, including locally caught seafood. Stirling’s main bus and rail stations are within 5 minutes’ walking distance.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
5.4
Low score for Stirling
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wilson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Huge comfy room, bathroom was sparkling clean and staff friendly and professional.
  • László
    Hungary Hungary
    Just in the center in the city Restaurant was very good, not just for the breakfast but also for the dinner
  • Ravi
    Netherlands Netherlands
    When we first got there, I couldn't believe this was our hotel for the night, it was cheap and such a lovely hotel, the shower was really great and the beds were large
  • Barry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location & lovely bar/ restaurant area.staff were great
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, the location is excellent, car parking is available.
  • Lewis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is right in the centre of town and right near all of the pubs and restaurants. It’s a nice hotel, despite being an old building, and has a nice warm inviting atmosphere. The pricing is very reasonable also. This is our third stay over...
  • Martha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Couldn't of stayed in a better hotel the golden lion in the heart of the city centre. Bus and train station a short walk away. The hotel room was exceptional couldn't fault a thing . Staff were great. I'd recommend this hotel to anyone.
  • Elaine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast excellent, car parking challenging as no marked spaces/bays and some people obviously can't park! Needs dedicated parking bays. Spotless, clean, rooms good, even though old hotel has modern comforts and decor.
  • Douglas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely old building, full of character and charm. The hotel was very warm and comfortable. Really close to the Castle and other sites. The staff were very helpful, even when we'd a fire alarm and had to go outside for a wee while, I had just got...
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Big, clean and comfortable room, excellent ensuite, quiet. Central location.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • When is breakfast served till

    Midweek from 7am until 09.30am Weekends from 07.30am until 10.30am
    Answered on 17 January 2020
  • Can I request a shower as have back problems and can't access bath

    We have a few rooms with Showers available without bath upon request only
    Answered on 30 November 2019
  • I know the hotel but would like to know where the free onsite parking is and how you obtain access as this is a pedestrian only zone?

    The carpark is behind the hotel on Murray Place. Look for McDonald's on your left hand side, keep driving straight up to the pedestrian zone. You will..
    Answered on 13 October 2022
  • Hi there,was thinking of booking a twin room (parents) and also a double room for 2 night's at the end of July with breakfast, as my parents are in th..

    Thank you for your enquiry - we have a lift to all floors, unfortunately none on the ground floor, but we can allocate a room near the lift for them
    Answered on 29 June 2020
  • What do you get for evening meal ? In the half board deal

    Hi, For the half board evening meal, there is a set 3 course menu with starter, main and dessert included.
    Answered on 18 January 2022
  • Do you have a room rate which includes dinner, bed and breakfast

    We do thank you - you should add the dinner offering that is on the agents additional add ons for the amount of persons requiring dinner in your book..
    Answered on 2 March 2020
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Cronies
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Scottish • Seafood • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Golden Lion Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Polish

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that parking is limited.

The hotel holds private events most weekends until 01:00.

WiFi only available in public areas - NOT bedrooms.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about Golden Lion Hotel

  • Check-in at Golden Lion Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Golden Lion Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Golden Lion Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Cronies
  • Golden Lion Hotel is 350 yards from the centre of Stirling. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Golden Lion Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Apartment
  • Golden Lion Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Bowling
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Guests staying at Golden Lion Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet