Is parking available at the property?

Limited parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

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.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

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.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and bathrooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

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.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are welcome at the property, and guests aged 16 and older can check in.

Stirling Youth Hostel

What guests think

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.

Rooms are basic and comfortable, though several mention very small spaces, creaky wooden floors, and occasional issues with showers or in-room Wi-Fi; a few rooms have pleasant views. Cleanliness is generally praised in both private rooms and shared facilities. Parking is limited or tricky for drivers. Expect a straightforward hostel experience with excellent staff in a historic setting.

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Facilities

Multiple reviews highlight a large, well-equipped shared kitchen and comfortable common areas. Parking is limited or tricky, and some guests noted few lockers.

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10

Sabah

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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 !

8

Robin

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bare bones facilities, but very friendly staff, good location, and charming building

10

Janet

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely wonderful stay, great kitchen, great room, great staff

8

Lesley

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hostel atmosphere, communal area was well appointed, room was basic but comfortable, if you are driving come early, limited parking

8

Gisela

23 Aug 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.

6

Errol

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

8

Erin

28 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to town center. Parking can be tricky, but its in a lovely area.

10

Jenny

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Daniel

1 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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 .

8

Will

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good value stay. Staff very helpful and friendly. Loads of parking. Walking distance to all restaurants. Mint leaf Indian is fantastic

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Cleanliness

Rooms and shared spaces are generally clean, with several guests praising cleanliness.

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jeff

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay. Good location, clean room, helpful staff.

8

Gisela

23 Aug 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

Jenny

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and functional, with some very small spaces, tired furnishings, and creaky floors; several mention shower quirks and occasional weak in-room Wi-Fi. A few rooms offer nice views and quiet.

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Gina

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Britany

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing! I only property conditions a 4/5 star because the lock on the door to the bathroom adjoining our room got stuck, its a bit loose. So i got trapped in there until someone on the otherside held the handle up so the lock aligned. There wasnt anybody at the desk to tell and im sure they would have fixed it. The girl i roomed with said she would tell them later. But staff were great, facilities were good, and the location is within walking distance of food, more car parks, the jail is nextdoor, ans the castle is a 4 min walk. Id go back again.

10

Kaija

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

8

Lesley

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hostel atmosphere, communal area was well appointed, room was basic but comfortable, if you are driving come early, limited parking

10

mark

31 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location close to castle & other historical sites. Few minutes walk to restaurants, shops, cafes etc. I had amazing views from my room at the front, doulbe aspect. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Would stay here again and highly recommend.

8

Gisela

23 Aug 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.

2

Cristian

16 Apr 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.

6

Errol

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

6

Chris

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Daniel

1 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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 .

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Service

Service is consistently friendly and helpful across many reviews, with staff often singled out as a highlight.

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Ms K

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very thoughtful and helpful.

10

Pierce

21 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff!

10

Sabah

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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 !

8

Mutsuko

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Receptionists were really friendly and kind and helpful!!

10

Janet

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely wonderful stay, great kitchen, great room, great staff

10

F E

18 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful Manager

10

jeff

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay. Good location, clean room, helpful staff.

10

mark

31 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location close to castle & other historical sites. Few minutes walk to restaurants, shops, cafes etc. I had amazing views from my room at the front, doulbe aspect. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Would stay here again and highly recommend.

10

Irelyn

11 Apr 2023

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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!

8

Will

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good value stay. Staff very helpful and friendly. Loads of parking. Walking distance to all restaurants. Mint leaf Indian is fantastic

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Location

Excellent location near Stirling Castle and the Old Town, with shops and restaurants close by and about a 10-minute walk to the train station.

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10

Gina

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Sabah

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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 !

10

mark

31 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location close to castle & other historical sites. Few minutes walk to restaurants, shops, cafes etc. I had amazing views from my room at the front, doulbe aspect. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Would stay here again and highly recommend.

10

Irelyn

11 Apr 2023

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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!

8

Gisela

23 Aug 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.

2

Cristian

16 Apr 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.

8

Erin

28 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to town center. Parking can be tricky, but its in a lovely area.

10

Jenny

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

MORTEZA

25 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

Daniel

1 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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 .

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Stirling Youth Hostel

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Shared Dormitory, Women Only

Shared Dormitory, Men Only

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