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Stirling Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
Stirling Youth Hostel puts travelers at the crossroads of Scottish history and vibrant city energy, with castle views and social spaces to enjoy

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Travelers at Stirling Youth Hostel are perfectly positioned in the city center, a short walk from historic Stirling Castle. The hostel offers in-room WiFi, an on-site restaurant, a peaceful garden, and a bar to connect with fellow travelers after sightseeing.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is ￥12,065
￥14,478 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Stirling, Stirling Youth Hostel is in the city center and near a train station. Tolbooth and Smith Art Gallery and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Stirling Castle and National Wallace Monument. Don't miss out on a visit to Blair Drummond Safari Park. Visit our Stirling travel guide
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FK8 1EA, Scotland, Stirling, St John Street

What's nearby

  • Argyll's Lodging
    Argyll's Lodging
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Smith Art Gallery and Museum
    Smith Art Gallery and Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stirling Castle
    Stirling Castle
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Old Town Jail
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tolbooth
    1 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Portcullis
    2 min walk
  • Molly Malones
    7 min walk
  • No 2 Baker Street
    5 min walk
  • HBW
    6 min walk
  • Nicky Tams
    4 min walk

About this property

Stirling Youth Hostel

  • Upscale hostel near Stirling Castle
  • Located close to Tolbooth and Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling Youth Hostel provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and secured bicycle storage
    • Books, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Games and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Stirling Youth Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers and toilet paper
    • Communal kitchens and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

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
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 November 1 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 elevators

National rating

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

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 Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stirling Youth Hostel on Jun 16, 2026 start from ￥12,065, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Stirling Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Stirling Youth Hostel?

Check-out 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 Tolbooth, Smith Art Gallery and Museum, and Stirling Castle. University of Stirling and National Wallace Monument are also within 3 mi (5 km). Stirling Station is 15 minutes by foot and Stirling (XWB-Stirling Train Station) is 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Stirling Youth Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, welcoming, spacious twin en-suite room, comfortable beds, well organised & clean kitchen . Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful stay, great kitchen, great room, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Good location, clean room, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bare bones facilities, but very friendly staff, good location, and charming building
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Mutsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Receptionists were really friendly and kind and helpful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel living

Great hostel atmosphere, communal area was well appointed, room was basic but comfortable, if you are driving come early, limited parking
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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2/10 Terrible

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget friendly basic place to stay

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
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6/10 Okay

Errol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
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
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10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend in Stirling

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great easy stay

Great easy stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing place to stay with a great location, facility, and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

MORTEZA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Pierce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ms K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stirling YH

The staff were very thoughtful and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night but definitely would return
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town center. Parking can be tricky, but its in a lovely area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, simple, good for a family.

Comfortable for our family and conveniently located. The view from our room was also lovely, overlooking the city. It was very clean and perfect for us. I’d stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Gisela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025