Stirling Youth Hostel

Property class: 4
Hostel with restaurant, near Tolbooth

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Stirling Youth Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Stirling Castle and Tolbooth. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Smith Art Gallery and Museum and University of Stirling are a short five-minute drive away.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (11)

  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • TV in a common area
  • Locker space
The current price is £58
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct

Room options

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A narrow room with bunk beds and a window.

Shared Dormitory, Men only

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A narrow room with bunk beds and a window.

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A dormitory room with two beds, a small table, and a window.

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small sink, and a mirror.

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bunk bed room with a window, a desk, and a chair.

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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A bunk bed room with a window, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

A narrow room with bunk beds and a window.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
St John Street, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1EA

What's nearby

  • Old Town Jail - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tolbooth - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Argyll's Lodging - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Smith Art Gallery and Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stirling Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 43 min drive
  • Bridge of Allan Station - 12 min drive
  • Stirling Station - 15 min walk
  • Stirling (XWB-Stirling Train Station) - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Portcullis - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Unicorn Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Crossed Peels (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Molly Malones - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Stirling Youth Hostel

  • Stirling Youth Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Stirling Castle and Tolbooth. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Smith Art Gallery and Museum and University of Stirling are a short five-minute drive away.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 29 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 16
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • From April to October, the front desk is open daily, check-in is available from 3-11 PM, and a night porter is on site from 11 PM to 7 AM to assist with late arrivals.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Self-service breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Self-service breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 November and 31 March.

Policies

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.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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.

Property class

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

Also known as

SYHA Stirling Hostel
SYHA Stirling
Stirling Youth
Stirling Youth Hostel Scotland
Stirling Youth Hostel Scotlan
Stirling Youth Hostel Stirling
Stirling Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Stirling Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Stirling

Frequently asked questions

Is Stirling Youth Hostel currently open?

The property is closed between 1 November and 31 March.

Does Stirling Youth Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Stirling Youth Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Stirling Youth Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Stirling Youth Hostel?

Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Stirling Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Stirling Youth Hostel and nearby?

Stirling Youth Hostel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Stirling Youth Hostel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Stirling Youth Hostel like?

Stirling Youth Hostel is in the heart of Stirling, a short 7-minute walk from Stirling Castle and 15 minutes' walk from Old Stirling Bridge.

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Reviews

Stirling Youth Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property is close to various restaurants and has a good kitchen and dining area. (5 reviews)
  • Breakfast was nice and plentiful. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful, clean room. Nice shower, great kitchen and dining room.
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6/10 Good

The location of this youth hostel is superb if you want to explore Stirling. It is right up by the the Castle. on Site parking is limited although I believe you can park in the street although I don't know if that requires payment. It is fairly basic as you would expect for this type of accommodation. Staff were pleasant and helpful.
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8/10 Very good

Staff were good. Located very near the castle and restaurants. Could tell staff kept it very clean and organized. Beds a little flat and water not drinkable due to old pipes but for the price very reasonable and safe. Staff offered to keep our luggage in foyer while we were at the sites, really appreciated the friendly and helpful insights.
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely wonderful stay, great kitchen, great room, great staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay. Good location, clean room, helpful staff.
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8/10 Very good

Friendly, welcoming, spacious twin en-suite room, comfortable beds, well organised & clean kitchen . Will definitely stay again.
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8/10 Very good

Bare bones facilities, but very friendly staff, good location, and charming building
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8/10 Very good

The location is excellently situated in old town and it is within walking distance to Stirling Castle. As a Hostel, it has exceeded our expectations with its spacious public lounges and kitchen. The facilities were well maintained and staff were friendly. The only complaint we have is that the room we stayed in was lack of air circulation. It was an unusually hot day and the only window in the room could not be opened. The Hostel did not have any portable fans for lease. Overall, we had a great time visiting the castle and the Indian restaurants in town was not to miss.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed as a family with my 11 year old daughter. We were comfortable and loved the location, proximity to the old jail and castle, and the character and history of the hostel.
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8/10 Very good

Receptionists were really friendly and kind and helpful!!
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8/10 Very good

Very good value stay. Staff very helpful and friendly. Loads of parking. Walking distance to all restaurants. Mint leaf Indian is fantastic
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8/10 Very good

Hostel living

Great hostel atmosphere, communal area was well appointed, room was basic but comfortable, if you are driving come early, limited parking
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved this hostel, it’s near the castle is stirling and just 1 minute from the church of the holy rude which is very beautiful and offers an extraordinary view of the city, the Wallace monument and mountains. I really recommend this hostel. The team is great and I loved the kitchen !
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10/10 Exceptional

A youth hostel is a youth hostel.It served very much my purpose to be near the station. The staff was vey helpful and plesant. I would go back any time for a short stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

What a surprise! This is a beautiful property located right next to the Castle. Easy to get to, nice big kitchen, clean, and safe. The staff was so friendly— we couldn’t ask for more!
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2/10 Poor

We knew it was a hostel, but room was very tiny, bunk beds were very small too, you hit your head all the time, also sounded a lot when moving on the bed. On the other hand, the floor was cracking on every step you made. Positive feedback, it's a walkable distance from downtown and train station, keep in mind that is an uphill walk. Also, very close to historical places like Edimburgh Castle.
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10/10 Exceptional

Budget friendly basic place to stay

Staff was friendly and overall experience very nice. It was me with two teenagers and private room. Very basic, just as described. The shower was the only minus, because as it was attached to the roof, it was very difficult to wash downstairs. Good place to stay when viditing around Scotland. Would go again! Hotels.com says you can pay arriving but that is not the case. I got a message from hostel that i need to pay forward.
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6/10 Good

It was ok. Friendly well mannered staff. Good kitchen and dining area. shared a room with four men. There were only two lockers and the floor was unbearably creaky. I mean every step creaked really loudly. Totally spoiled the experience for me Room 211 sort it out! And a few hooks attached to the wall or even the bed would be so usefull.
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10/10 Exceptional

Don't forget to bring with your driving licence, BRP or other personal identification to the front desk to identify yourself. A quiet place for single traveller or family tour. The hostel is quite near the Stirling old Jail and a short distance to the Stirling Castle, just 3 minutes walking. Close to the city centre and also the railway station. How come with a reasonable price but enjoy the beautiful Scottish legendary city, Stirling. It's excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

Weekend in Stirling

Perfect location close to castle & other historical sites. Few minutes walk to restaurants, shops, cafes etc. I had amazing views from my room at the front, doulbe aspect. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Would stay here again and highly recommend.
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8/10 Very good

Great location and helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

This was an amazing place to stay with a great location, facility, and friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great easy stay

Great easy stay
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10/10 Exceptional

A historic building located in the city close to the castle. Beautiful double room which was clean, large and surprisingly very quiet. Power shower in room was excellent. A little pricy but well worth it in the end
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location