Name: Stirling Youth Hostel
Address: St John Street, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom, Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.15

Guest reviews

8.2

Very good

Based on 622 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Couple

18%

Family

23%

Group

34%

Solo

23%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Stirling Youth Hostel, travellers praise the central historic location near Stirling Castle and the consistently friendly, helpful staff, with many also appreciating the well-equipped communal kitchen and pleasant common areas for an easy, budget-friendly stay.

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8

Claire

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

David

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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8

Gisela

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hostel is very well located, just about a 10-minute walk from the train station and only a few minutes from the castle and historic center. We had a private room for three with its own bathroom — clean, bright, comfortable, and well equipped. The only downside was the wooden floor that creaked all the time. We highly recommend it for a short stay in Stirling. We didn’t use the kitchen, but it looked very clean and well equipped.

10

Ms K

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very thoughtful and helpful.

2

Cristian

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

St John Street, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at Stirling Youth Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Stirling, steps from Tolbooth and within a 10-minute walk of Smith Art Gallery and Museum. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Stirling Castle and 2 mi (3.1 km) from University of Stirling.

Old Town Jail(0.1 miles)

Tolbooth(0.1 miles)

Church of the Holy Rude(0.1 miles)

Mar's Walk(0.1 miles)

Argyll's Lodging(0.1 miles)

John Cowane's Hospital(0.1 miles)

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Property Policies

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Check-in

Check-out

From 16:00 to 23:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Limited parking is available on-site.

Self-serve breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and children.

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific accessibility details for rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

The hostel is centrally located in Stirling, just steps from Tolbooth and within a 10-minute walk of Smith Art Gallery and Museum. It is 0.4 miles from Stirling Castle and 2 miles from the University of Stirling.

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Stirling Youth Hostel

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