Title: Golden Lion Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Golden Lion Hotel Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Smith Art Gallery and Museum ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/860100/860023/4eefd9e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/860100/860023/7421d9be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/860100/860023/0cbb4e6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/860100/860023/1927b1c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/860100/860023/5f9ad695.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 7.4 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - 24/7 front desk - Room service - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 15 - Oct 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=860023&PinnedHotelID=860023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=860023&PinnedHotelID=860023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 16 - Oct 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=860023&PinnedHotelID=860023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=860023&PinnedHotelID=860023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=860023&PinnedHotelID=860023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=860023&PinnedHotelID=860023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=860023&PinnedHotelID=860023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=860023&PinnedHotelID=860023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/860100/860023/6fe5e14d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 - 54 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed ![Family Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/860100/860023/661e9286.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Satellite channels Iron/ironing board - 65 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Single Bed ![Single Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/860100/860023/7d23a51c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room 8.0 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 - 43 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FStirling-Hotels-Golden-Lion-Hotel.h860023.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FStirling-Hotels-Golden-Lion-Hotel.h860023.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C56.11798%2C-3.93720&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5unigARsp4ETAQzxVQvdi-dUsjU=) 8-10 King St, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1DQ #### What's nearby - Old Town Jail - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Stirling Castle - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - University of Stirling - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles - National Wallace Monument - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles - Blair Drummond Safari Park - 9 min drive - 6.8 miles #### 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: - Free self-parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), concierge services and tour/ticket information - Newspapers in the reception, a lift and smoke-free property 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 ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13530000/13525600/13525591/41b1f7eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Victoria Square Stirling - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Business services - Housekeeping 9.6 Exceptional 212 reviews £156 includes taxes & fees 6 Nov - 7 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=13525591&PinnedHotelID=13525591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor wedding](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/558500/558482/32ffab17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Stirling Highland Hotel Stirling - Pool - Spa - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 1,055 reviews £70 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=558482&PinnedHotelID=558482&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Food and drink](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3980000/3978100/3978031/767e177a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Colessio Stirling - 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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 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland. ### Property is also known as Golden Lion Hotel Golden Lion Hotel Stirling Golden Lion Stirling Golden Lion Hotel Stirling, Scotland Stirling Golden Lion Hotel Golden Lion Golden Lion Hotel Hotel Golden Lion Hotel Stirling Golden Lion Hotel Hotel Stirling ## 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? > 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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