Golden Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Smith Art Gallery and Museum

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Exterior
Interior
Lobby
Bar (on property)
In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 4 sq m
  • 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.
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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

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

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:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Newspapers in the lobby, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
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 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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Golden Lion Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Golden Lion Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

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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