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Hostel Stirling Youth Hostel

Stirling Youth Hostel

St John Street, Stirling, FK8 1EA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 573 reviews)

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8.1
Very Good
573 reviews
  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Total

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

We liked the experience of staying at a hostel (it was our first time ever). The room was clean, I particularly liked the high ceiling! The 2 windows were very big, and offered nice views of the city. The location was just excellent! Within walking distance of the main attractions of the Old Town of Stirling. Just beautiful. We didn't have breakfast, so can't comment about that. For people on a budget, it's very good value for money.

Alexandra Romania

Location near Stirling Castle was best thing ever. LOVELY area and central to everything. Kitchen was very clean.

Susanah United States of America

Beautiful building set on the road leading up to the castle. Modern interior. Spacious double room with great views and private facilities. Good kitchen for own catering if required. Helpful staff. Great value.

Deborah United Kingdom

Didn't use restaurant. Clean and warm enough

Felicity Australia

The experience was sufficient for a young enthusiastic traveler on budget,. Staff was relatively friendly. There was a nice self-service kitchen with two shared fridges. Three of the sightseeing highlights of Stirling were almost next door on the hill (the Stirling castle, the Church of Holy Rude, and the old jail). The hostel's old building and surrounding area were impressive and pleasant.

Anonymous France

The location is perfect. It is a few minutes walking from the city center. You can leave your lugagge in the hostel, but they do not have a specific room to do it, and you have to leave them in the hall! It was very strange

Tamara Spain

Very lovely, very close to stirling station but a bit uphill and I excluded. Wouldn’t feel safe walking to it after dark.

Umelnasur United Kingdom

The Location is awesome. Staff is amazing. The breakfast was really good. Price is reasonable.

Dissmaster Germany

... funny argument I heard around 3.00 am between a guy who was preparing to get to bed and the other already half asleep. One said to the other to be considerate and keep the noise low to which the guy's reply suggested he books a room in the Hilton next time. My reaction, I guess was a compromise between laughing and trying to sleep 😉

Isumon95 United Kingdom

Great location, very close to the castle and other important visiting points. The room was much bigger than expected for a hostel. 10 minute walk 'till the train station. Overall a nice experience.

Vali Romania

Excellent location!

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8.1
Very Good
573 reviews
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “We liked the experience of staying at a hostel (it was our first time ever). The room was clean, I particularly liked the high ceiling! The 2 windows were very big, and offered nice views of the city....”
    Alexandra Alexandra Romania Romania
  • “Location near Stirling Castle was best thing ever. LOVELY area and central to everything. Kitchen was very clean.”
    Susanah Susanah United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful building set on the road leading up to the castle. Modern interior. Spacious double room with great views and private facilities. Good kitchen for own catering if required. Helpful staff.”
    Deborah Deborah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Didn't use restaurant. Clean and warm enough”
    Felicity Felicity Australia Australia
  • “The experience was sufficient for a young enthusiastic traveler on budget,. Staff was relatively friendly. There was a nice self-service kitchen with two shared fridges.”
    France France
  • “The location is perfect. It is a few minutes walking from the city center.”
    Tamara Tamara Spain Spain
  • “Very lovely, very close to stirling station but a bit uphill and I excluded. Wouldn’t feel safe walking to it after dark.”
    Umelnasur Umelnasur United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The Location is awesome. Staff is amazing. The breakfast was really good. Price is reasonable.”
    Dissmaster Dissmaster Germany Germany
  • “... funny argument I heard around 3.00 am between a guy who was preparing to get to bed and the other already half asleep.”
    Isumon95 Isumon95 United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location, very close to the castle and other important visiting points. The room was much bigger than expected for a hostel. 10 minute walk 'till the train station.”
    Vali Vali Romania Romania

The 4-star VisitScotland accredited Stirling Youth Hostel is set in the grounds of Erskine Church, just a short walk from historic Stirling Castle, high above the town center, with views over the surrounding area.

The hostel offers a range of comfortable rooms with attached bathroom and spacious shared accommodations, many with views over the surrounding countryside.

Guests can opt for continental breakfast served in the bright and spacious dining room or make use of our large, well-equipped self-catering kitchen. Dinner and packed lunches are also available by prior arrangement for groups of 10 or more.

Other facilities include free WiFi, private lockers, USB plug sockets, two large lounge areas and a meeting room for private use. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.

Limited on-site car parking is available.

The Castle and Old Town Jail are just a short walk away, while The Wallace Monument and Bannockburn Visitor Center can be reached by car or public transport. Blair Drummond Safari Park (open March to October) is easily accessible by car. Edinburgh and Glasgow are within easy reach with good public transport links to both cities.

The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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8.1
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573 reviews
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  • Alexandra Romania

    “We liked the experience of staying at a hostel (it was our first time ever). The room was clean, I particularly liked the high ceiling! The 2 windows were very big, and offered nice views of the city. The location was just excellent! Within walking distance of the main attractions of the Old Town of Stirling. Just beautiful. We didn't have breakfast, so can't comment about that. For people on a budget, it's very good value for money.” Read more

  • Susanah United States of America

    “Location near Stirling Castle was best thing ever. LOVELY area and central to everything. Kitchen was very clean.”

  • Deborah United Kingdom

    “Beautiful building set on the road leading up to the castle. Modern interior. Spacious double room with great views and private facilities. Good kitchen for own catering if required. Helpful staff. Great value.”

  • Felicity Australia

    “Didn't use restaurant. Clean and warm enough”

  • Anonymous France

    “The experience was sufficient for a young enthusiastic traveler on budget,. Staff was relatively friendly. There was a nice self-service kitchen with two shared fridges. Three of the sightseeing highlights of Stirling were almost next door on the hill (the Stirling castle, the Church of Holy Rude, and the old jail). The hostel's old building and surrounding area were impressive and pleasant.” Read more

  • Tamara Spain

    “The location is perfect. It is a few minutes walking from the city center. You can leave your lugagge in the hostel, but they do not have a specific room to do it, and you have to leave them in the hall! It was very strange”

  • Umelnasur United Kingdom

    “Very lovely, very close to stirling station but a bit uphill and I excluded. Wouldn’t feel safe walking to it after dark.”

  • Dissmaster Germany

    “The Location is awesome. Staff is amazing. The breakfast was really good. Price is reasonable. ”

  • Isumon95 United Kingdom

    “... funny argument I heard around 3.00 am between a guy who was preparing to get to bed and the other already half asleep. One said to the other to be considerate and keep the noise low to which the guy's reply suggested he books a room in the Hilton next time. My reaction, I guess was a compromise between laughing and trying to sleep 😉 ” Read more

  • Vali Romania

    “Great location, very close to the castle and other important visiting points. The room was much bigger than expected for a hostel. 10 minute walk 'till the train station. Overall a nice experience.”

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Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • VisitScotland Stirling
    0 miles
  • Central Library
    0.2 miles
  • Stirling Court
    0.2 miles
  • Stirling Castle
    0.3 miles
  • Wallace Monument
    0.7 miles
  • Stirling Community Hospital
    0.9 miles
  • BMI Kings Park Hospital
    1 miles
  • Stirling Games Field
    1.2 miles
  • William Wallace Statue
    1.5 miles
  • Sportscotland Institute of Sport
    1.7 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar The Portcullis
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Brea
    0.3 miles
  • Restaurant Papa Joes
    0.4 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Dumyat
    5.7 miles
Closest Airports
  • Edinburgh Airport
    25.2 miles
  • Glasgow Airport
    25.8 miles
  • Dundee Airport
    42.1 miles
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Amenities of Stirling Youth Hostel

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Bar
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
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  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

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4:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 9 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cards accepted at this property

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Discover JCB Diners Club Debit card Stirling Youth Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Stirling Youth Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Full payment for all bookings will be charged at the time of booking. All major credit and debit cards are accepted excluding American Express.

All bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of Hosteling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).

Individual reservations (Up to 9 people) - can cancel free of charge until 3 days before the arrival date. If canceled within the 3 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.

Groups reservations (more than 9 people) - different policies and additional supplements will apply. More than 8 weeks (57 days or more) 20% of total cost. 8 – 4 weeks (56 - 29 days) 55% of total cost. 4 – 0 weeks (28 - 0 day) 100% of total cost.

No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel.

Should guests be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by Hosteling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancelation request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.

From the age of 12 to 15 years, young people must be accompanied by a parent or guardian of the same gender when booking a bed within shared accommodations. Parties with young children (under 12 years) will only be accommodated in private rooms, where available

Hosteling Scotland advise that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when traveling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodations is available. There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Please inform Stirling Youth Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. SYHA will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to pick up the keys, will be sent to you by email.

FAQs about Stirling Youth Hostel

  • Stirling Youth Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • The prices at Stirling Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Stirling Youth Hostel by:

    • Car 45min

  • Check-in at Stirling Youth Hostel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Stirling Youth Hostel (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking
    • Accessible parking

  • Stirling Youth Hostel is 1,300 feet from the center of Stirling.

  • Stirling Youth Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

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  • Facilities7.6
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  • Comfort7.5
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  • Location9.4
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