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Stirling Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, a short walk to Stirling Castle

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Stunning historic building with arched windows and a grand entrance, set amidst a beautifully maintained lawn.
Relax in a spacious room with a high ceiling, featuring a central table, comfortable sofa, and seating area with artwork on the walls.
Relax in a stylish lounge area with leather sofas and a coffee table, perfect for unwinding with a good book.
Experience the charm of Hostelling Scotland in this historic building with a central entrance and arched doorways.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, microwave, toaster, and coffee maker.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 8.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 8.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 6.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 11.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 11.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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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
  • Stirling Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Stirling - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • National Wallace Monument - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Stirling Station - 15 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Molly Malones - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Morrisons Cold Beer Co - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Stirling - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nicky Tams - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Settle Inn - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Stirling Youth Hostel

Upscale hostel near Stirling Castle
A garden, laundry facilities and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Stirling Youth Hostel. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Self-service breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and 1 meeting room
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Stirling Youth Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with fridges, microwaves and ovens
  • Stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils and heating

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 November and 31 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and from GBP 6.50 for children

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
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

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is 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 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stirling Youth Hostel?

As of 11 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stirling Youth Hostel on 13 Jul 2025 start from NZ$156.29, including 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.

What time is check-in at Stirling Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Stirling Youth Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Stirling Youth Hostel located?

Located in the heart of Stirling, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Old Town Jail and Stirling Castle. Tolbooth and Church of the Holy Rude are just steps away. Stirling Station is 15 minutes by foot and Stirling (XWB-Stirling Train Station) is 15 minutes.

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Stirling Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Absolutely wonderful stay, great kitchen, great room, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Wonderful stay. Good location, clean room, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Great easy stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

This was an amazing place to stay with a great location, facility, and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

Bare bones facilities, but very friendly staff, good location, and charming building
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Very good value stay. Staff very helpful and friendly. Loads of parking. Walking distance to all restaurants. Mint leaf Indian is fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

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 !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Receptionists were really friendly and kind and helpful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Only stayed one night but definitely would return
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Just great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Helpful Manager
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10

Bit expensive for the twin room for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

I had an amazing experience at Stirling youth hostel! It's a 5 minute walk from Stirling castle and old time jail, as well as from lots of shops and restaurants. Very conveniently located. The staff were the best part. Everybody was so helpful and personable, especially Hamish! So glad I chose to stay here!

10/10

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

I stayed in a individual room and not a dorm. This is like a college style dorm but the individual room was great. Quiet location, The location was great and you could walk to everything. Amazing parking directing out front (only 5 spaces) and amazing historic setting. Front desk staff wonderful good WiFi. Good hot water. Wonderful common area with nice kitchen area. Tiny little sink and weird pressure. Again what a great location. I would return again .
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10

Twin room was tired, i have stayed here before in a 4 man room which was much better, the shower was powerful but only luke warm also i could not get WiFi signal in the room, went to a local pub for tea and downloaded some films. Not the staffs fault at all just needs management to throw some money at it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10

Generally it was good. However, the water from the shower flowed into the room a bit (there was just a shower curtain and not a door), which was disconcerting. We didn't have towels, so we didn't have anything to mop it up. If it wasn't for this, we would have been very happy. The breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022