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7.6

6,552 reviews

Golden Lion Hotel

Golden Lion Hotel

8/10 King Street, Stirling, FK8 1BD, United Kingdom

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Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Golden Lion Hotel

Welcome to the Golden Lion Hotel, a charming 3-star establishment located right in the heart of Stirling, United Kingdom. Just a stone's throw away from the city center, this hotel at 8/10 King Street offers convenience and comfort all in one. With its 24-hour front desk, free parking on-site, and complimentary Wi-Fi, the Golden Lion Hotel ensures that your stay is as seamless as possible.

Guests at the Golden Lion Hotel can indulge in various amenities, including a well-maintained golf course (for a little extra), kids' meals for the little ones, and an inviting bar and restaurant to unwind after a day of exploring. The hotel features non-smoking rooms, making it ideal for all types of travelers. Its wheelchair accessibility ensures that every guest can enjoy their stay comfortably.

Rave reviews with an impressive count of 6552 attest to the exceptional experience guests have had at the Golden Lion Hotel. From its central location and welcoming staff to its range of on-site facilities, this hotel is a top choice for travelers looking to enjoy all that Stirling has to offer. Immerse yourself in the rich history and beauty of Stirling with a stay at the Golden Lion Hotel.

When it comes to dining options, the Golden Lion Hotel has you covered with its on-site restaurant, Cronies. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly atmosphere, a traditional setting, or a romantic dinner, Cronies offers a variety of ambiances to suit your mood. Indulge in a diverse range of cuisines including Italian, Russian, seafood, local delicacies, and delectable grill BBQ dishes. With such a wide selection, there's something to satisfy every palate right at your doorstep.

For your convenience, the Golden Lion Hotel accepts multiple payment methods to make your stay as seamless as possible. From cash payments to credit cards like Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and more, you can choose the option that best suits your preferences. With hassle-free payment methods, you can focus on enjoying your time exploring Stirling and relaxing at the hotel without any added stress.

Are you looking for spacious and comfortable accommodation for your family or group? The Golden Lion Hotel offers a Family room and a 3 Bedroom Apartment option, both designed to accommodate 2 adults and 1 child. With non-smoking rooms and an array of amenities to make your stay enjoyable, including free Wi-Fi, complimentary parking, and a welcoming atmosphere, the Golden Lion Hotel is the perfect choice for travelers seeking both comfort and convenience during their visit to Stirling.

Closest airports

Edinburgh Airport

24.7mi

Glasgow Airport

25.6mi

Dundee Riverside Airport

41.9mi

Prestwick Airport

49.1mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Standard Single Room in Golden Lion Hotel

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Standard, Single

1 Twin Bed

65 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Each room is individually decorated and varies in size. A flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities and toiletries are also included.

Standard Double or Twin Room in Golden Lion Hotel

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Standard Room

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

75 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Superior

1 Double Bed

Tea/Coffee maker

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Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) in Golden Lion Hotel

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Family Double Room

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

75 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Apartment, 3 Bedroom

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This apartment has a private bathroom and an electric kettle. The unit has 4 beds.

Standard, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

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Standard, Triple

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Apartment 3 Room

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Apartment 2 Room

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Standard, City View

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Guest reviews

7.6

6,552 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Josef

9.1

June 2023

Hotel in the central position of Stirling. Spacious room. Working WiFi. Tea and coffee available in room. Spotless. Everything as advertised. Excellent value for money. Recommended.

Note that there are events in the hotel ballroom till late night (Fri/Sat). (However, even that it was a wrestling tournament we did not hear any excessive noise in the room.). Note also that elevator is small, slow and claustrophobic. We were also lucky with parking (I can imagine the parking lot is full.) Check carefully the direction to the parking lot (sent by hotel beforehand) as this is not easy to find. Anyway, we can recommend the acommodation due to the outstanding location, great feel based on long history of the hotel, and surprisingly good price.

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Lewis

8.2

November 2024

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 several years here and would stay at the property again.

The room was incredibly hot and there isn’t any air conditioning. The staff were kind to provide a fan, but we were unable to open the window and the towel rail in the bathroom is on full constantly so it generates a lot of heat. It cooled down at night but this might be a bit too much in the summer months compared to November when we attended.

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Nicola

8.2

April 2025

Good location in the centre of stirling , bar reasonable priced for alcoholic drinks. Breakfast was nice, and there was plenty of choice.. bedroom was small.but but was comfortable and had everything u need.

No WiFi in rooms, and we also had no mobile signal. Staff wasn't very informative when we checked in and didn't tell us anything about what time breakfast was and where it was served. Didn't seem to restock your coffee, and milk had to ask for more at reception.. parking could possibly be a problem as small parking area we parked up and didn't use the car till the day we left.

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Kate

8.2

November 2023

Room was cosy the heating was on. It was clean and comfy. Staff were friendly. Quick easy check in and out.

Room though cosy was small. Breakfast was not as good as all our previous stays (all 5 of them). Could of done without other guests vomiting out side our door. We had been esrned there was some sort of whisky convention, thats a step too far

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Allan

8.2

May 2025

The Golden Lion is located in the centre of Stirling at the bottom of the road that leads up to the Castle in around a 10-15min walk. We arrived late evening and there was no parking available at the Hotel (this is clear when you book that it may not be) however a few minutes walk there is a parking area, which is free on the Sunday until 8:45 Monday (with 2 hours max booking available). the Hotel entrance leads up a few steps and the left door takes you into the bar area and the right door to the reception and entrance room. This is a large room with plenty of seats and quite. Check In was easy and the staff were all friendly for both check in and out as well as the night porter. The rooms were a good size and plenty of hanging space if you needed it. You are within a short walk to several bars and restaurants in the area however as we arrived late we also wanted to eat so the Hotel kitchen and many others were closed but luckily the Weatherspoons around the corner served until 12midnight. For the location, and access you have to the centre is very good and i would recommend a stay here if you are passing through.

The room looked onto a side building with a stairwell escape route, this is not an issue as for us we just wanted to rest one night but for others there is no view to see anything. The bathroom is OK, the toilet is located in the corner with a unit in front of you to leave little space, so be prepared to exercise to fit at times. No sockets at the bedside to charge devices and use at the same time.

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Ingrid

8.2

May 2025

Central location with easy walk from train station in Stirling. Even better was my room was ready earlier than expected and I was able to access it. Note that following day reception was happy to watch my luggage while I walked around the shopping area and local attractions. Not also if it is raining you can stay dry going via Thistles Mall near the bus terminal and exiting through Boots chemist… Hotel was overall great value and Cronies restaurant is excellent.. so onsite dining and drinks.

Slamming doors…from other rooms in area. Having a key lock that was ‘sticky’ and needed locked on exiting room (no latch lock - needed key). Also enjoyed hot bath but had difficulty with getting consistent hot water when using shower.

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Wellington

8.2

May 2025

The hotel itself is great, with great personnel working on it and delicious food. People are respectful and kindness. Very well localized, close to the main touristic points.

No Wi-Fi in the rooms. Internet in the lobby is poor. Knowing the hotel receives a lot of guests from different coutries and it is one of the best places to stay in Stirling, it would be fantastic to have them offering free internet. This will be them as the one best options to stay in Stirling.

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Fay

9.1

November 2023

Location and fine restaurant food! Excellent staff. Let me leave my suitcase to explore the city when I arrived early.

Did not make up the beds daily or change Towels. I was in the lobby when they sprayed freshness scent… wonder if they vacuum? Some lobby chairs and 1st level public chairs visibly worn.

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Michael

8.2

March 2025

Room was clean, well presented and spacious. Full size bath was a bonus. On site parking was provided with clear instructions on how to get there. Hotel was better than expected overall, with a particularly well stocked bar. Bed was harder than my wife would like but perfect for me. As our last stay in Scotland, it was a great way to end our mini tour.

WiFi is only available in public, which could be seen as a cunning plan to get customers to send more at the bar (which we did). No plug for the bath, which was more of an inconvenience than a real problem. My wife 'MacGuyvered' the sink plug in to a working solution. We couldn't find a hair dryer, which again wasn't a major problem.

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Doug

8.2

October 2023

Location was very good. Very close to shops and restaurants also very close to train and bus stations. Breakfast was good and a good selection of food.

Hotel needs to be freshened up and chairs in dining room especially need to be cleaned and in the bar area, need to be refurbished.

Points of Interest Around Golden Lion Hotel

Attractions

National Wallace Monument

1.6mi

Glengoyne Distillery

17.9mi

Dunfermline Abbey and Palace

18.6mi

St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art

21.1mi

Provand's Lordship

21.1mi

George Square

21.5mi

Merchant City

21.5mi

Buchanan Street

21.7mi

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

22mi

Forth Bridge

22.4mi

Glasgow Science Centre

22.6mi

Aberdour Castle

25.1mi

Scone Palace

28.5mi

Royal Scottish Academy

30.9mi

Scottish National Gallery

30.9mi

Restaurants

Cronies

Cuisines

  • Italian
  • Russian
  • Seafood
  • Local
  • GrillBbq

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Romantic

Amenities of Golden Lion Hotel

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Golden Lion Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property