Golden Lion Hotel

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

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Interior
Lobby
Family Room | 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
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
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 Single Bed

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Stirling, Golden Lion Hotel is in the city centre 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪German Doner Kebab - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Crossed Peels (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪No 2 Baker Street - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪City Walls - ‬3 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 children's meals. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket information, newspapers in the reception and a lift
  • Smoke-free property, a banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 66 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities such as free Internet access and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths 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 transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1786
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 cots/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 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?

Checkout 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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