Indulge in a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast then stroll through the beautiful garden. Enjoy convenient amenities like free WiFi and multilingual staff.
In the heart of Friars Wynd Hotel, experience a charming stay near Stirling Castle. Savor cooked-to-order breakfast, unwind in the garden or bar, and enjoy on-site dining for any meal. With free in-room WiFi, multilingual staff, and 24-hour front desk support at your fingertips.
Located in Stirling, Friars Wynd Hotel is near a train station. Tolbooth and Smith Art Gallery and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Stirling Castle and Old Town Jail. Labyrinth and Briarlands Farm are also worth visiting. Visit our Stirling travel guide
17 Friars Street, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1LE
What's nearby
Smith Art Gallery and Museum
7 min walk - 0.7 km
Stirling Castle
12 min walk - 1.1 km
The Engine Shed
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Old Town Jail
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Tolbooth
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
Stirling Station
3 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
34 min drive
Restaurants
The Cold Beer Company
1 min walk
BrewDog Stirling
1 min walk
The Crossed Peels (Wetherspoon)
2 min walk
Nicky Tams
1 min walk
Molly Malones
1 min walk
About this property
Friars Wynd Hotel
Hotel near Stirling Castle
Friars Wynd Hotel provides a terrace and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Self parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Friars Wynd Hotel feature comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
24-hour offsite parking within 0.2 miles (GBP 3 per day)
Self parking on site (GBP 3 per day)
Limited onsite self parking
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 40.00 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Self parking fee: GBP 3 per day
Nearby parking fee: GBP 3 per day(984 ft away; open 24 hours)
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 40.00 per night
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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Friars Wynd Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for GBP 3 per day. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Friars Wynd Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Friars Wynd Hotel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Friars Wynd Hotel located?
Situated in Stirling, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Tolbooth and Stirling Castle. Old Town Jail and The Engine Shed are also within 10 minutes. Stirling Station and Stirling (XWB-Stirling Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.
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Reviews
Friars Wynd Hotel Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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The staff was great, the kind lady working was quick and happy to give me suggestions for the area and was very nice to chat with. She also kindly helped me with my luggage to the 3rd
Lovely apartment , really comfy beds and nice cosy living area and kitchen, great location and friendly staff.
The only reason it’s not 5 stars is because the windows are so thin and as I stayed on a weekend I barely slept because of the noise on the street - I recommend brining ear plugs!
Our stay at Friars Wynde was a treat x Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Room was warm and had everything you need .Being situated in the city centre makes it easy to access anything and everything you need Overnight was about a 5 minute walk from hotel but hotel has parking at back of hotel to use to take luggage through back entrance. Definitely going to stay there again really enjoyed our stay there ❤️
Mary
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Sharon
Nov 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Locality. Perfect for everywhere we visited and breakfast at Weatherspoons just up the road. Really clean room.
The location of the hotel is perfect! It’s right in the city center with plenty of attractions and dining options in walking distance. Staff were friendly and serviced the room daily. There is an overnight parking lot just a few minute walk down the road.
Reed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Megan
Feb 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The lady at the check-in desk was really lovely and answered any queries we had.
The room was a good size, however there was a bit of damage to the walls, marks on the tv, one of the plug sockets didn’t work at the bedside and the toilet door was almost like it was hanging off the rails which was a bit strange.
Unfortunately our toilet stopped working when on the first day and we had noticed that the water from the tap was cloudy which suggested it had been off. The lady at the front desk did give us a second room key to change rooms, but the toilet started working again after flushing the second room toilet (which was right next to the first room).
Megan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diane
Apr 14, 2025
Nice spot in the centre of town.
Diane
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Stephanie
Oct 14, 2025
Liked: Room comfort
Parking was full until after 4:30 PM/Sunday free/pay rest of time. No staff on Sunday. May have been a glitch? A staff person called me to ask what time I was checking in to meet me to give me a key. Many restaurants nearby.
The room is very conveniently located in the town. Many services and options nearby. It is upstairs over the bar and although compact the room was pleasant. The girl who checked us in was friendly and helpful. There was some parking available
Esther
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Stephen
Nov 2, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Tired room...showing clear signs of wear and tear and neglect..Carpet was heavily stained as was parys of the walls in the room.Bed frame was worn and dirty..curtains hung shabbily onto curtain rail, held on by clothes pegs in areas and not attatched to rail in other parts. Decent sized bathroom with readily available hot water.No TV channels worked whatsoever..rendered useless.Good location..Overall very poor value for the money.
Friars Wynd Hotel had everything you need for an overnight in the city. It has a great location and easy to find. It was nice to be able to have a drink in the bar before heading out but it was completely empty & it is a shame that the bistro/restaurant part of the business doesn't appear to be in use. Especially considering how busy the pubs, restaurants and streets around the hotel was. The bed was comfy and the room we had was a good enough size with only two downsides. One is the bathroom, it is functional but very small - especially the shower and the hallway light remains on all night so the light comes in under the room door directly towards the bed. We would definitely consider staying here again though when coming back to Stirling.
The location is ideal. Near to the rail station and city centre. The staff were efficient and very helpful.
Left my mobile in my room and the put it i a taxi to be picked up at my location
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
janelle
Jan 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice spot
The room was good size and the location was great. Parking was a little complicated. And the many pathways was a bit confusing at first. But everyone was helpful and there's lots nearby for looking and eating.
janelle
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Christine
May 22, 2025
Finding the check-in spot was confusing as it’s in the cafe. There is no typical front desk/ reception area. The staff was very helpful once we found her and she helped us on the phone prior to our arrival to find parking which is challenging. The guest house is a maze of hallways which is a bit confusing, but the room was clean, the bed comfortable and the bathroom large with lots of hot water! Within walking distance of the old town and castle.
Hotel lay out was confusing but loved the apartment style room. Great to have a kitchenette and a washing machine! A laundry horse would have been nice (instead of hanging things on the radiators) but it all worked out. Windows opened for cool air but no screens. No dining, front of hotel is just a bar, but plenty of options nearby. Great location for an easy walk up to Stirling Castle.
Courtney
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Duane
Sep 3, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is unique, the layout is something you have to learn, and lots of stairs and stair wells. The room and furniture were fine, but the bed was terrible, couldn't move with out it squeaking, and every uncomfortable. We had the worst sleep of our visit to see the UK. Had to get up early to put money into the parking meter, then the construction started next door. The location of the hotel is great, right on a cute street, had no issue finding a nice coffee and breakfast. So not all was bad, but as I write this a concrete saw has started cutting concrete🙄
Duane
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Feb 26, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Well located, but that's about it
Nice big room, but basic tea/coffee offering considering a better room than standard. Carpet in room hadn't been hoovered for some time. Toiletries also basic.
Lovely night staying over at Friars Wynd a beautiful little find entering through the bar entrance to our boutique room upstairs “Katrine” was very comfortable and the shower was amazing! The small sink was pretty powerful and we accidentally forested the tap over the sink bowl. Staff on check in gave the warmest welcome detailing everything we needed to know. 100% recommend this lovely place slap bang in the middle of Stirling. With easy access to the train station and shops.
The location was fantastic, especially if you took a train to Stirling, like I did. It was only about two blocks away. Restaurants were all around, within easy walking distance of the castle. The bed was comfortable and clean. They provided excellent tea and little goodies as well. Everything was great except the bathtub had a lot of black soap scum and even some hair at the far end. Luckily, I keep Clorox wipes with me; I cleaned the tub when I noticed it, as it was after hours and no one was around.
Jamie
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Troy
Mar 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a delightful stay at Friars Wynd. Check-in is not open (or an option) until noon as reception is the bar. I was hoping to check my bag early but wonderfully the cleaning staff had been through and my room was ready for an early check in. There are no room numbers, just names. I stayed in Ness which overlooked the road out front. The room was nice with a super soft bed and an iron burn in the carpet floor. This reminded me of my past ironing snafus. There was some noise from the street as people walked. If you need absolute quiet, be warned, but it was not a problem for me. Private guest entrance to come and go as wanted. Walkable to pretty much everything! Would absolutely stay again!