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The Stirling Highland Hotel

4.0 star property

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Property amenity
Lobby
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy
Indoor wedding
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

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29 Spittal Street, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1DU
  • Place, Tolbooth
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town Jail
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Stirling Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard King Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(96 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Double or King | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 this property

The Stirling Highland Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Old Town Jail
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. This Stirling hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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, aromatherapy or facials 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 breakfast
  • 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.
Headmasters Study – This bar specialises 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 Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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
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

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 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.

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

Reviews

The Stirling Highland Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 531 out of 1068 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1068 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1068 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1068 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1068 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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Very good location nice staff but hotel is badly in need of refurbishment
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jay, Dublin

Second floor is only accessible via stairs. No explanation or offer to help with luggage. Bathroom ceiling was moldy. Breakfast and dinner were mediocre. Staff at checkout was indifferent to our concerns. Location was very good, down the street from Stirling Castle.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ashleigh

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

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Terri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a bit dated. Didn't have any charging facilities in the room. Nor any power outlets by the night stands. Had reserved a king size bed but they only had a double when we checked in. Walkable down to the train station. Took a taxi up the hill when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

RACHELLE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon checkout we asked for a bottle of water so that we could take our medications on the train (we are 69 and 80 years old). We were told we could buy one! Unacceptable! Guests should not have to pay for water at your hotel! It should be provided daily in the rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice, however we didn’t find there was any ambiance to the dining room. It was very plain. No charm for a Scotland Hotel. Breakfast was very good. Dinner was good, however, there was a very large group in the dining room and not enough staff to service everyone. They did the best they could but it took 2 hours for pizza.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Old made new

A wonderful old historic building brought back to life and modernized. Has a host of health and spa amenities. Lovely hot and cold breakfast buffet at a very good price. Ask about the still used observatory — we were allowed to go up and tour it. This hotel gets you most of the way up the hill to Stirling Castle. Lots of great dinner options further down the hill. And much more to see on your way to the castle. A perfect spot for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Saltsburg

Travelled with partner
I wish I could share a review but in planning for three weeks of varying lengths of stays, I somehow managed to book this hotel for the night "before" we arrived. Obviously we missed our reservation. And there no rooms available due to large wedding party that night. Looked great form the lobby though. And very close to Stirling Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ian

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

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

Must return for a longer stay.

Beautiful hotel, with very helpful staff. Drinks and food prices very reasonable, and the quality of food was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Grant, Tornagrain

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated hotel, but excellent location, pool, gym facilities for the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great night's sleep

We stayed here for one night, arriving the day we flew in to Edinburgh. Parking was very easy and secure. We were on the first floor and it was still one of the quietest places I have ever stayed. We slept soundly and got some much-needed rest after our travels. Shower was great, and we left refreshed and ready for a full day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ive stayed here before, its in a great position for shopping, restaurants and attractions. I like that they have plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karunia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Perfect, except…..

Excellent location, easy access to train station. Great service, friendly and helpful But the bed is soooo soft, makes your body hurt! Forget sleeping on the edge, you’ll roll over out of the bed! The pillow is bon existence as it is so soft like nothing in it. It’s two mattresses put together to make it king bed, and either side is just so bad mattress.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn, Winter Garden

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only in town for two days and this was the perfect setting for us. So convenient for all of our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was clean, staff was friendly and room was comfortable. Location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sasha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Over-priced and not recommended!

This hotel is in a great location in Stirling for proximity to the Castle, Old Town Jail and pubs and restaurants. That’s the only good thing about it. It’s very over-priced and not good value at all. Probably the worst buffet breakfast I’ve experienced; scrambled eggs that taste like rubber, undrinkable coffee, and couldn’t even get a glass of orange juice (staff said “the supplier was out”). The ensuite in the room was grubby, and housekeeping hung our wet, dirty towels back up for us to re-use, which had been lying on the dirty floor for hours. They said they had a shortage of towels. Unbelievable! And to top It off they charge £10 pound to use their onsite pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hilly but close the castle.

The hotel is up the steep hill from the train station, creating beautiful view, close to the castle and quiet at night. (Suggest taking a cab the short distance if anyone isn’t looking for exercise.) Lots of stairs in this place so be prepared to carry your bags up and down a few. Mediocre breakfast. Lots of good places nearby and strongly suggest the back pathway to get to the castle or town. Not ideal for hot temps as getting good airflow is tough - as for a fan.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and Bathroom. Lovely old building with amazing architecture and features . Food was ok but expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025