Located close to Tolbooth and Old Town Jail, The Stirling Highland Hotel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a body scrub or a massage at Leisure Club, the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Scholars Restaurant, serves dinner. Yoga classes and fitness classes are offered at the health club; The Stirling Highland Hotel also has a bar, conference space and a steam room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a sauna and a hot tub.
Located in Stirling, The Stirling Highland Hotel is in the city centre and near a train station. Tolbooth and Smith Art Gallery and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Old Town Jail and Stirling Castle. Don't miss out on a visit to Blair Drummond Safari Park. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Stirling travel guide
29 Spittal Street, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1DU
What's nearby
Argyll's Lodging
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Smith Art Gallery and Museum
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Stirling Castle
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Tolbooth
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Old Town Jail
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Getting around
Stirling Station
13 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
34 min drive
Restaurants
The Portcullis
4 min walk
The Crossed Peels (Wetherspoon)
3 min walk
McDonald's
6 min walk
Molly Malones
6 min walk
Nicky Tams
3 min walk
About this property
The Stirling Highland Hotel
Upscale hotel near Stirling Castle
Located close to Tolbooth and Old Town Jail, The Stirling Highland Hotel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a body scrub or a massage at Leisure Club, the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Scholars Restaurant, serves dinner. Yoga classes and fitness classes are offered at the health club; The Stirling Highland Hotel also has a bar, conference space and a steam room. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a sauna and a hot tub.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Swimming pool, along with sunloungers
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an indoor pool
Express check-out, a reception hall and luggage storage
A lift, massage treatment rooms and smoke-free property
Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, convenient parking and central location
Room features
All 96 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Programme. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 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 on 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 at the property
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 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
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 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
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 neighbouring 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
Property class
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Does The Stirling Highland Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at The Stirling Highland Hotel?
As of 19 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Stirling Highland Hotel on 8 Nov 2026 start from HK$501, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is The Stirling Highland Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at The Stirling Highland Hotel?
Self-parking is available for GBP 10 per day.
What time is check-in at The Stirling Highland Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Stirling Highland Hotel?
Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is The Stirling Highland Hotel located?
Located in the heart of Stirling, this spa hotel is steps away from Old Town Jail and Tolbooth. Smith Art Gallery and Museum and Stirling Castle are also within 10 minutes. Stirling Station is 13 minutes by foot and Stirling (XWB-Stirling Train Station) is 14 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Stirling Highland Hotel Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.0
Amenities
8.8
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 515 out of 1126 reviews
10 - Excellent
515
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1126 reviews
8 - Good
336
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1126 reviews
6 - Okay
179
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1126 reviews
4 - Poor
55
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1126 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Nicholas
17 Oct 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
In its day this was probably an excellent hotel; now it is showing its age and all sorts of minor maintenance matters need attention.
The restaurant seemed to have something missing in atmosphere or ambience, and the food was okay, but not exceptional.
The sticky toffee pudding - normally a family favourite was very disappointing. None of the food was piping hot when it arrived, and the apparent winner - the breakfast buffet was equally disappointing.
Disappointing that the property has introduced a £10 daily charge for guests to use the leisure facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Gavin
14 Oct 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We have stayed in the hotel several times this time there were extra payments that we included before like Parking, use of pool, etc
The hotel is nice but we were in a family room and compared to the other rooms in the hotel the standard was poor. The carpet was thread bare and the bunk beds were very old and creaky so much so that our 9 year old was too scared to sleep in them.
The restaurant was nice and leisure pool was also good and the location is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Richard
12 Oct 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The location is perfect. The hotel is an old building but has had money spent on it. We paid for half board, which worked out very good value.
We got £35 towards our evening meal and a very good breakfast.
My gripe with the hotel is everything is extra, parking £10 a day (we pre-booked through the company running it and it was cheaper.) The swimming pool is extra, breakfast not included in some prices too.
However the food was excellent and it I would return.
Staff excellent but like a lot of hotels now service for our excellent evening meal was slow.
Great property, very good location, with clean, spacious rooms, and very helpful staff!! Lots of restaurants and attractions nearby, it was a fantastic choice!!
The architecture and location of this hotel are fantastic. Staff are incredibly nice.
Unfortunately rooms need a refresh. Beds are quite overdue for replacement.
This is not a 4* hotel, walk past the reception and restaurant and it’s tired and in need of a major update. The room has no main light so very dim, due to the age and former use the window was small and offered no light. The window also had mould. The wardrobe door was hanging off its rail and the toilet seat was broken, went to reception and they offered to send housekeeping to take a look as they were fully booked, I checked the website once back in the room and could have booked a choice of rooms online. When we told reception this she said ‘no that’s not true’…The maintenance person did come straight away and said as soon as we fix these doors the screws just come out again! He did fix the toilet seat but dropped the cap down the pan which will probably cause a blockage next week! There was a big crack in the ceiling that had been rudely plastered over and the bathroom was something out of the 70’s with 1 bulb in the mirror light (should have had 2) so again very dim. Breakfast is self service with limited choice of cooked, baked goods and cereal, limited fruit. The drinks are from a machine which caused long que’s and wasn’t very nice. Plus side the evening meal was good but quite a limited pub style menu, would have been nice to see a Scottish menu with local or traditional dishes. The gym and pool area were good the gym equipment was of a good standard and all working but again worn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Annie
15 Sept 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are getting a little old, but are very clean and employees offer very good service
It is an old building with dated bathroom facilities. The room was comfortable and quiet. The dining area was nice, The food was excellent. The staff excellent. Withing walking distance of Sterling Castle.
Wonderful hotel in a great location. The bedroom looked lovely, but the bathroom needed significant work. A little love on the tiles and this would have been 5*. Close to the castle and a short walk to local retaurants .
No AC and the observatory was down due to repairs. Other than that great place. Cool looking. Dinner was amazing. Breakfast was good. Would stay there again.
I loved the property. It is a beautiful building and a short walk to the castle. The room was large and very comfortable. I was able to walk everywhere I needed to go. I would definitely go back to the Stirling Highland Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Frank
3 Sept 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Freundliches Personal.
Tolles Gebäude. Innen mit dem typischen Charme.
Sehr gutes Essen im Restaurant.
Das Bett war allerdings eine Katastrophe. Ich habe noch nie in einem so weichen Bett gelegen. Ich habe da drin wie in einer schlechten Hängematte gelegen. Dementsprechend schlecht habe ich geschlafen. Das Personal war freundlich, konnte aber nicht helfen. Schade.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Joseph
2 Sept 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The shower was horrible! The drain was clogged and water was up to my ankles showering. The sliding closet doors were broke and couldn't open or close the doors. I would not recommend or stay here again. The staff couldn't properly explain to me the parking location. Fortunately, another customer behind me explained it precisely and easily.
Hotel is well situated and we had good stay and enjoyed pool. Also enjoyed both buffet breakfast/dinner in the restaurant.
My companion has mobility issues and hotel is on quite a steep hill.She did manage it!
Staff helpful but explation about cost of breakfast not transparent
so make sure you are clear how much you are due to pay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Holly
21 Aug 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing location and good amenities, the leisure centre and pool were welcome after big days of exploring. Some room fittings are quite old, however overall it was a lovely stay. Stirling is a wonderful town