Stirling Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Four star VisitScotland accredited Stirling Youth Hostel is set in the grounds of stunning Erskine Church, just a short walk from historic Stirling Castle, high above the town centre, with magnificent views over the surrounding area.
A perfect choice for groups, families and individual travellers, the hostel offers a range of comfortable en-suite rooms and spacious shared accommodation, many with great views over the surrounding countryside. Guests can opt for continental breakfast served in our bright and spacious dining room, or make use of our large, well-equipped self-catering kitchen. Dinner and packed lunches are also available by prior arrangement for groups of ten or more. Please remember to pre-book your food.
Other facilities include free WiFi, private lockers, USB plug sockets, two large lounge areas and a meeting room for private use. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.
Limited on-site car parking available.
Stirling Youth Hostel is a great base to explore the many attractions in and around the area. The Castle and Old Town Jail are just a short walk away, while The Wallace Monument and Bannockburn Visitor Centre can be reached by car or public transport. Blair Drummond Safari Park (open March to October) is easily accessible by car for a fun family day out. Edinburgh and Glasgow are within easy reach with good public transport links to both cities.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
Why stay?
- Friendly, helpful staff
- Fantastic location very close to Stirling Castle
- Great Breakfast!
- Secure lockers
- Luggage storage
- Private ensuite rooms available
Stirling Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year (November-March: Thursday to Sunday only, RentaHostel available all year)
Reception Hours
April to October open 07:00–23:00 (night porter 23:00–07:00). November to March open 07:00–22:30
Check in
April to October 15:00, November to March 16:00
Check out
10:00
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms
En Suite Rooms
Family Rooms
Suitable for Groups
Catering
Guest Kitchen
Alcohol Licence
Lounge/TV Room
Laundry Room
Secure Lockers
Shopping Nearby
Bike Store
Conference/Meeting Facilities
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Access with limited mobility
Suitable for wheelchair users with assistance
Suitable for Wheelchair Users
Guest Reviews
16/03/20
Enjoyable stay. Refurbished historic building in city centre near to Castle. Good facilities - large kitchen, dining area and lounge. Comfortable en-suite rooms. Staff welcoming and helpful. Limited parking on-site. Clean and well maintained. Will be back!Dean
26/02/20
I used the Hostel to host a meeting and I have to say everything was perfect. Location is great, facilities were exactly what I was looking for, lunch was tasty and served in the bright, clean dining room. Aaron took care of everything with a warm welcome and friendly efficiency. I would definitely use the facilities again.Jim Campbell, Shared Care Scotland
25/02/20
We found the hostel to be central in the city, easily accessible by train. It was light and airy, clean, warm and comfortable. High standard of facilities. All hostellers ate together in large open dining room, whether self catering or not. Staff could not have been more friendly and helpful.Helen940
11/02/20
That was great. Well located, friendly atmosphereIrina
31/01/20
Great Nights Sleep , nice Rooms , good Facilities , very friendly and helpful staff , lovely Breakfast cooked to order by the Girls and very very clean all around.Mike Rohlich
21/01/20
Staff is great , extremely friendly and helpful , rooms also nice , clean all-round , good Breakfast and very nice self-catering kitchen to use for any one , location is perfect , 5 min from Stirling castle and other Historical sites and 7/8 minutes to city centre.Mike Rohlich
11/01/20
Perfect for a city break, so much to see and do close to the hostel.Paula
03/01/20
As a large family party of 80 this hostel was ideal. The location is great, the catering (breakfast and dinner) was excellent, and great value for money. The shared spaces are big enough to accommodate everyone and the configuration of the rooms themselves mean you've got your own space to use when it's needed.Liza W
15/12/19
A great place to stay and so close to all the places of interest in Stirling.Jenny Stone
11/12/19
Beautiful location, peacefulzebrafishwoman
10/12/19
Emily and all the staff working very hard to make this a Home from Home . Everyone who works here is extremely friendly and helpful .Hostel itself is great , very clean and spacious . Close to Stirling castle , not far from city centre.Mike Rohlich
09/11/19
A well located, friendly and warm base for a winter break. Thank you.No
30/10/19
Friendly, helpful staff, great location - if at the top of a hill! and great value for money.PAULA
23/10/19
Every year i come back to the youth hostel in Stirling.Sjouke
16/10/19
This has been my hostel of choice for the last few nights of my last three Scotland trips. The location is great, being inside the old town walls & a couple minutes walk from Stirling Castle. There's plenty to do and the hostel is less than 1.5 hours to Glasgow Airport via commuter train & airport express bus.Charles
14/10/19
Great location, very friendly service and breakfast was very tasty. Great value for moneyKmwood
08/10/19
The room was simple but nice, clean and practical. The beds were soft and comfortable. We had a fantastic view over Stirling.SARAH
12/09/19
Lovely hostel, friendly and efficient staff, good location,good experience.No
10/09/19
We used the meeting room for a short meeting. Great location, friendly staff, good coffee.LM
05/09/19
Excellent location in the middle of the town.Peter
10/08/19
Very nice stay in a beautiful location.No
05/08/19
Lovely hostel. Staff were so accommodating of our family's needs. Helpful with parking out oversized van and making sure we got breakfast even though we came late.Penny
02/08/19
Hostel was quiet and relaxing, in excellent central location. Will come again.Dave Hutchinson
30/07/19
beautiful building in heart of Stirling, superb central location and facilitiesDylan
24/07/19
Excellent hostel; and a spacious kitchen and eating area. The reception person knew what time Stirling castle was open till; and also knew about early morning shopping. thank youNo
22/07/19
Excellent hostel. Great position in the centre of town. Nice old building. Super friendly staff.John from Leeds
24/06/19
I can highly recommend this Youth Hostel, the Location is amazing, the People who are working there are very helpful and friendly and everything is very clean.Danilo
19/06/19
we travelled to Stirling Youth Hostel with 14 young people aged 10yrs to 14 yrs, this was the first time away from home for some of them. we arrived a bit later than expected when we got there the staff were really helpful and welcoming, also made sure we still got our evening meal. The young people loved their stay some comments they made were" no one has told us to sshh once" they also said the rooms were nice and the beds were comfortable, they want to come back, so I would recommendEasthall Residents Association, Glenburn Centre
16/06/19
Excellent location in the "old Stirling" part of town. We arrived early enough to avail of secure and free car parking. Reception friendly and efficient. Accommodation excellent with shower and toilet en suite to four bed dorm. Best we've seen in Scotland.Kevin, Ireland.
A perfect choice for groups, families and individual travellers, the hostel offers a range of comfortable en-suite rooms and spacious shared accommodation, many with great views over the surrounding countryside. Guests can opt for continental breakfast served in our bright and spacious dining room, or make use of our large, well-equipped self-catering kitchen. Dinner and packed lunches are also available by prior arrangement for groups of ten or more. Please remember to pre-book your food.
Other facilities include free WiFi, private lockers, USB plug sockets, two large lounge areas and a meeting room for private use. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.
Limited on-site car parking available.
Stirling Youth Hostel is a great base to explore the many attractions in and around the area. The Castle and Old Town Jail are just a short walk away, while The Wallace Monument and Bannockburn Visitor Centre can be reached by car or public transport. Blair Drummond Safari Park (open March to October) is easily accessible by car for a fun family day out. Edinburgh and Glasgow are within easy reach with good public transport links to both cities.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
Why stay?
- Friendly, helpful staff
- Fantastic location very close to Stirling Castle
- Great Breakfast!
- Secure lockers
- Luggage storage
- Private ensuite rooms available
Reasons to visit
Stirling's central location makes it the perfect base to explore Central Scotland, with excellent transport links to both Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The youth hostel sits in the heart of the town's historic quarter, a short walk from the Castle and Old Town Jail and close to the town centre with its shops, restaurants, bars and nightlife.
The town is a popular destination with visitors and there are a number of attractions within easy reach. The Wallace Monument and Bannockburn Visitor Centre are worth a visit to learn about Scottish history and from March to October Blair Drummond Safari Park is easily accessible by car - perfect for a fun family day out.
Other attractions within easy reach by car include Castle Campbell, Doune Castle, Deanston Distillery and Visitor Centre, the Falkirk Wheel, The Kelpies and Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park.
