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The Stirling Highland Hotel

Property class: 4

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A stone archway entrance to Stirling Whisky Shop with two barrels labeled "Stirling Whisky Shop" on either side.
An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, wooden ceiling, and seating areas with chairs and tables.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by brick walls and illuminated by tall, cylindrical lanterns.
A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a chandelier.
A banquet hall with multiple round tables, white tablecloths, and green chair sashes.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

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29 Spittal Street, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1DU
  • Place, Old Town Jail
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Art Gallery and Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Stirling Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two red and two grey pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two red and two grey pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Standard King Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(122 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, two armchairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a small round table, a chair, and a bunk bed in the adjacent room.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a TV.

Deluxe Double or King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Premium Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Stirling Highland Hotel

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are on-site.
The Stirling Highland Hotel offers 96 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

Children aged 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the sightseeing around The Stirling Highland Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Stirling Castle. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Scholars Restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Treat yourself to deep-tissue massages, facials or body wraps at Leisure Club
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the local sightseeing and the convenient parking
  • Steps from Old Town Jail and Tolbooth
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Stirling Highland Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1302 square feet (121 square metres) and includes conference space. A sauna, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The Stirling Highland Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Stirling hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Scholars Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
Headmasters Study – This bar specialises in international cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Phone

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 25 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
  • Pool fee: GBP 10 per accommodation per night
  • Hot tub fee: GBP 10 per accommodation per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher and 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 1134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1134 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its location makes for great walking experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly staff and beautiful room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and a nice breakfast and staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical hotel, good location to sites. Nice restaurant and bar. Spa is ok.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay location was very convenient. It’s an old but well kept hotel . Breakfast was great .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, close to the Castle. Staff are very helpful. Breakfast, bar and restaurant in the one place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, just down the street from Stirling Castle. It’s a grand old hotel, although it hasn’t been updated in a while. Restaurant and other amenities are excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Beautiful property. Walkable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

patsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our 2nd stay here! We loved it the first trip and this time was no different! Breakfast could use some help but dinner was outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Quiet property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice amazing breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Amenities
Breakfast was good, pool area was nice, beds were super uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice fancy hotel great staff reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fantastic and the gym is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an overnight stay the hotel looked amazing, the rooms were clean and spacious and the bed was so comfy the facilities were excellent and the staff could not have been more helpful I would highly recommend this property. The prices at the bar were reasonable and the food was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful old building. Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff at reception
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel. Many stairs to climb.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast had a large selection. Room was very clean and fresh Tea and coffee with biscuits too was great .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location right in the heart of historical Stirling. The hotel was comfortable and the food good. The condition of the hotel was absolutely fine, but is in need of a bit of a refresh
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Hotel was lovely, Room was very clean, staff friendly and great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zachary Michael Leggett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, clean room :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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