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The Stirling Highland Hotel

4.0 star property

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Indoor wedding
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy
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Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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29 Spittal Street, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1DU
  • Stirling Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • University of Stirling
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • National Wallace Monument
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(77 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or King

Deluxe Double or King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Stirling

With a stay at The Stirling Highland Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Stirling, steps from Old Town Jail and Tolbooth. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Stirling Castle and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Smith Art Gallery and Museum.

What's nearby

  • Old Town Jail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tolbooth - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stirling Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Stirling - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • National Wallace Monument - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Stirling Station - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Molly Malones - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Morrisons Cold Beer Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Stirling - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪City Walls - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nicky Tams - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Stirling Highland Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
The Stirling Highland Hotel offers 96 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Stirling hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Leisure Club has 4 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Stay in one of 96 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Scholars Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Stirling? This hotel has 1302 square feet (121 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
Scholars Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only.
Headmasters Study - This bar specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12 to 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Headmasters Study
  • Scholars Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,302 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12.00 to 14.95 for adults, and GBP 7.50 to 12 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or hot tub without adult supervision
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Highland Hotel Stirling
Highland Stirling
Highland Stirling Hotel
Hotel Stirling
Hotel Stirling Highland
Stirling Highland
Stirling Highland Hotel
Barcelo Stirling
The Stirling Highland Hotel Scotland
The Stirling Highland
The Stirling Highland Hotel Hotel
The Stirling Highland Hotel Stirling
The Stirling Highland Hotel Hotel Stirling

The Stirling Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 512 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1008 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Full amenities (pool, gym, spa, restaurant, etc.) Rooms modern with an overall rustic vibe!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was a former school and situated close to the Castle. It was walking distance to the town and several restaurants. We enjoyed a swim and sauna in the morning before stiing down to a wonderful meal with several options for everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Converted Victorian school, staffed by students

The team working here lacked nothing in enthusiasm - but sadly lacked capability. The messaging about what were chargeable extras was inconsistent (still no idea if we were charged extra for a cot). The cot they brought had no mattress or even fitted sheet, and when I enquired about it they fixed it by wrapping a grey scratchy blanket around the cot base. Dinner service was very slow. And the bed was a bit like crucifixion. But, they were all very cheerful and friendly, so not a totally unpleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahid

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Keely

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room we were in was ok but not great. Kinda grubby. Bed was worn out; big dip on one side. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel in fantastic Stirling.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly

Travelled with family
Hotel was outdated, bathroom was noted to have a strong musty smell and black mold in the corners. Beautiful building, friendly staff centrally located.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohan, Livingston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable to the castle
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and an amazing building!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Lesley

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cleaning needs attention

Our hotel room was not clean. Cigarette left in window, windows dirty with cobwebs. Dust on desk and bedside cabinets. Even old dirt on staircase to bedroom and again cobwebs in windows
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon, Lumberton

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the courtyard. It was beautiful. The bed was very comfortable and checkout was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Mixed Bag

The location was excellent for exploring Stirling and the staff were friendly and professional. The room was clean and the bed comfortable but the decor was incredibly outdated and the bathroom tatty with rust around the taps and eroding grout. There was no central bedroom light, just a couple of side lights which added to the dark and gloomy feel. The spa was again clean but the changing rooms were incredibly old. The presence of a swimming instructor literally bellowing instructions at children destroyed any potential element of relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness

Average - needs updating

Leaking ceiling first night. Initially told the hotel was full so would I be happy to just have a bucket in the room. When I refused, a room was found. New room was ok - but tired-looking, ver poor shower and could hear the next room even though they weren’t being particularly loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Liked the swimming pool...apart from that definitely not worth the money.....
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Diane, Waterdown

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely not a 4*. More of a 2 star by North American standards. Young man of Irish descent at the bar was awesome. Front desk staff not so much. We were given an accessible room for some reason? Didn’t ask dor or request it. Hotel was VERY dated and run down. Looks like it hasn’t had any improvements since the 70s.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Booked in at 5pm for one night with breakfast, very quiet and not much atmosphere, needs updated, £10 parking permit to stay overnight (£94 total) and checked out at 11am with a dinner bill for £75 when checking out, we didn’t have dinner ?? credit was paid back to my card, someone else had the pleasure of using my room number, not worth a return visit and not much of an apology about being charged for dinner, when entering the dining room for breakfast no proof of staying there was questioned , this should be observed, anyone could have walked in from the street chancing a free meal, just shows you how things have changed since lockdown, no one gives the personal touch anymore!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Spot on

Great location, couldn’t be better really , 5mins from the castle, 2mins from town. Great facilities and food was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025