The Stirling Highland Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Double Room

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

Standard King Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

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

Deluxe Double or King

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

Premium Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • 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. 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 body treatments, manicures and pedicures or deep-tissue massages 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 convenient parking and the location
  • 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.

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
  • 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
  • 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Stirling Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 1135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1135 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room, and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Hotel was lovely, Room was very clean, staff friendly and great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Sara-Jane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly & helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best hotel in Stirling, great staff, great rooms, great facilities. Spa and pool included for guests is how a hotel should be
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
lovely hotel, good room, but breakfast cheap ingredients.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, great location and good sized room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice room, helpful and friendly staff. Good food
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views. Very comfy room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lynsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice overnight stay. Long queue at check in however with only 1 staff member serving initially. Room tidy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff beautiful ambiance
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aderin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food, great staff, very responsive and kind
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean tidy and spacious. Bathroom was equally well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

BRW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in historic building near the Castle, lots of parking for guests
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SHARLAMAIN LINN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful and the room and place was beautiful and clean.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Staff & service
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were lovely. Pool & Sauna were nice. Plenty of parking at hotel and not expensive for 2 days.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family room was ideal for what we needed. Clean, cheap and good location. Good leisure facilities. Would stay again. Would have been better if you didn’t have to pay £10 per night for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place,minutes to the castle walkable Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great Hotel in a great location. Parking was easy, Gym superb and Room nice (bit dated) and comfortable. Food at breakfast and sinner was fab
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, convenient location to train, shopping, and Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025