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Golden Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy British cuisine at The Cronies Restaurant before exploring the nearby Smith Art Gallery and Museum in historic Stirling

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The Golden Lion Hotel in central Stirling offers British dishes at The Cronies Restaurant and drinks at the bar. Nearby is the Smith Art Gallery and Museum. The hotel features a library, free WiFi, and dry cleaning. Staff consistently receive praise from guests.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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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
Desk
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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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
Desk
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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
Desk
  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Stirling, Golden Lion Hotel is in the city center and near a train station. Smith Art Gallery and Museum and Macrobert are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Stirling Castle and Doune Castle. Don't miss out on a visit to Blair Drummond Safari Park. Visit our Stirling travel guide
Map
8-10 King St, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1DQ

What's nearby

  • Church of the Holy Rude which includes a church or cathedral and a cemetery
    Church of the Holy Rude
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stirling Castle showing a cemetery
    Stirling Castle
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Engine Shed
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tolbooth
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Town Jail
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Stirling Station
    4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Crossed Peels (Wetherspoon)
    2 min walk
  • Nicky Tams
    2 min walk
  • BrewDog Stirling
    2 min walk
  • No 2 Baker Street
    2 min walk
  • German Doner Kebab
    2 min walk

About this property

Golden Lion Hotel

Hotel near Stirling Castle
Located close to Smith Art Gallery and Museum and University of Stirling, Golden Lion Hotel provides a hair salon, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Cronies Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and kids' meals. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
Room features
All 66 individually furnished rooms have thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities like free internet access and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 7.95 to 10.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Cronies Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1786
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 7.95 to 10.95 per person

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Golden Lion Hotel
Golden Lion Hotel Stirling
Golden Lion Stirling
Golden Lion Hotel Stirling, Scotland
Stirling Golden Lion
Hotel Golden Lion
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Golden Lion Hotel Stirling
Golden Lion Hotel Hotel Stirling

Frequently asked questions

Is Golden Lion Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for a fee. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Golden Lion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Golden Lion Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Golden Lion Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Stirling, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Smith Art Gallery and Museum and Stirling Castle. University of Stirling and Macrobert are also within 3 mi (5 km). Stirling Station and Stirling (XWB-Stirling Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Golden Lion Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 328 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to Stirling Castle, Church of the Holy Rude, Old Stirling Jail and dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

D

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

R

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice people excellent food, town centre location, tv poor reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Central to Stirling but very limited on-site parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location for shops, restaurants and amenities is perfect. Very welcoming, felt really comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Golden Lion is a nice hotel staff nice and food really good weve been few times .its nice and central
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

John

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

SHUT

ARRIVED AT 1930-HOTEL BOARDED UP WITH MONIES TAKEN
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Bianca

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Annmarie

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

Family break

Nice size room plenty space even with a travel cot. Meals were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Edith, Hertfordshire

Disliked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not ideal unfortunately

Long waiting times for check in and food service, food over cooked, terrible uncomfortable bed, noisey neighbors. Old decor in need of upgrading as it looks filthy. Restaurant floors terribly stained.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Charlene, Argyll

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn’t cleaned in our 3 day stay! Only given one set of towels and one toilet roll when asked for towels and toilet roll. When asked if we could borrow a phone charger receptionist said no as said we may not return it! So now I’m a thief?!?!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Poor service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Conor, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent food deal for hotel guests in the restaurant and the food was outstanding. Crowded breakfast and shower was faulty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Happy stay

Second time we have stayed. And enjoyed it just as much. The staff and hotel are lovely. rooms comfortable and clean. Hotel is Close to great walks lots of good food great shops. Got it all on hotel door step. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Lovely meal, easy parking, and wonderful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erik

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

Very nice hotel in great location

Very nice, and great location. Big room in good condition and bathroom recently renovated. Buffet breakfast available, and also several coffee houses just outside Nice bar
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Angenehmer Aufenthalt und sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020