St John Street, Stirling, FK8 1EA, United Kingdom
#15 of 20 hotels in Stirling
Guests' ChoiceBased on 633 hostel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Location
9.5
Facilities
7.7
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
7.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 June 2024
Yin
Hong KongThe floor a bit squeaky.
very central location, just next to the Stirling Castle and other major sites. Classical outlook. Very good price.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Guiselle
ChileThe location and the personal
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Stuart
SwedenA little annoying that we had to spend our 2-day stay in different rooms
Excellent location, big well-equipped kitchen. Efficient and friendly staff.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 21 June 2024
Kathy
United StatesThe water in the bedroom was not potable making it inconvenient. The mattress was uncomfortable.
The price was right. The staff was friendly and helpful. The location was excellent.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 21 June 2024
Paul
United StatesReally there wasn't anything wrong. It's a hostel, so you have a little bit of constraint with respect to bathroom facilities.
Staff were very nice. The whole place has a very friendly vibe. Very close by are several sights worth seeing, including Sti rling Castle. I stumbled on this last minute when I needed somewhere to stay in the area, and I feel I really lucked out
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 20 June 2024
Katharine
United KingdomAll as expected for a youth hostel.
Fantastic location. Good communal kitchen and living areas. Liked ability to book a private room
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Beth
New ZealandWifi not working in room, had to sit in stairwell
kitchen and laundry available
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Pierre
BelgiumNot possible to leave my car in the car park for a few days. No cooked breakfast.
Ideal hostel in the center of this old town. Very clean and all comfort in the private room.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Brenda
CanadaWonderful staff, friendly and so helpful, thank you!!!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Jaime
United StatesI wish there were plug ins next to the top bunks, and that there was a lift but it’s an old building.
I liked how close it was to everything!!!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Ina
GermanyNothing.
The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Another big pro is the great location.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Andrew
United KingdomIn the beautiful old town, in a restored church. Our room looked out on to part of the town and the hills behind.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Lorna
United KingdomNothing
Twin room. Very clean, more spacious than I expected and quite bright and airy. Sink in the main area with separate shower and loo on either side. Some storage provided (but not hanging space - I used the shower curtain rail for that). Handy bedside table & lamp and power socket, plus one chair. Bed was comfy although I did use both pillows (one per bed provided). Didn’t use any communal area so cannot comment on those. Parked free using onstreet parking immediate outside the hostel grounds.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Rachel
AustraliaWas a bit busy when we checked in - but we were there on a busy night.
Fabulous location walking distance to the castle and old town. Staff were lovely and breakfast was good. Everything we would expect from a good hostel.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Sherri
United StatesThe rooms were a little too warm, even with the windows open.
The hostel was very clean and located in an historic building in the beautiful historic center of Stirling. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Gillian
AustraliaToilet in ensuite continued flushing (about a third) for two and a half minutes after every flush; annoying and wasteful. Wifi connection kept dropping out. Breakfast a little overpriced for what was offered.
All staff were lovely, very friendly and helpful with directions, places to eat and general advice. Nice to be able to order breakfast. Room spacious and comfortable; slept well.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Laura
United KingdomFloors were very sqeeky
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Lucas
United StatesBeautiful building in a beautiful location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Karen
AustraliaSo close to stirling castle with free parking
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Susan
United StatesThin walls - enabled late night noise to come through Detergent or perhaps insecticide - produced itchiness Room price - close to what would be charged at a guest house, so it seemed high Wifi - really did not work well
Room - OK, it was good to have a private room available Bed - all right Shower - water was hot - acceptable Staff - very helpful at entry desk Safety - important factor - building seemed well staffed and safe Location - right in the middle of cultural attractions to walk to- the best part of the stay
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Łukasz
PolandMusic and noises at 4am
Receptionist and contact during and before check-in
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Chris
United KingdomNoise from room next door and small bed
Clean and welcoming
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Lamb
United KingdomThe bunk bed wasn’t secured to the floor and was moving as I got into bed, The bed was quite uncomfortable but that is to be expected it wasn’t the worst bed I have slept on
It was really nice clean and good facilities
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Jonathon
United KingdomShower a bit tepid. Rooms quite basic (but it's a youth hostel).
Great location close to the castle, 10 min from the train station. Very friendly staff, good cooking facilities and dining area.
Stayed in May 2024
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