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 accommodation from comfortable private en-suite rooms to spacious shared dorms, 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.

Take a short flight over Stirling Castle

Enjoy a bird's eye view of the Wallace Monument

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

For information on our COVID-19 practices and what to expect when staying with us please visit the FAQ’s section. Please also be aware of Scottish Government guidance when making your booking.

Based on guest review ratings

St. John Street, Stirling FK8 1EA Get Directions

+44 (0) 1786 473 442

stirling@hostellingscotland.org.uk

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

16:00 - 23:00

Check out

07:00 - 10:00

Amenities

Free Wifi

Private Rooms

En Suite Rooms

Family Rooms

Suitable for Groups

Catering

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

6/25/2022 12:00:00 AM

We enjoyed our stay at the Stirling Hostel. The location was perfect and our room had an amazing view. The area and grounds were historic and charming. The atmosphere at the hostel was friendly and there was a wonderful mix of ages.

Niki

6/10/2022 12:00:00 AM

Great peaceful place to relax after a long day at the castle.

jfx

6/8/2022 12:00:00 AM

The Stirling Hostel was a wonderful place to stay. The staff were friendly and accommodating - very adaptive to helping us when our plans changed and we needed to check out early. Thanks for a great experience!

Pam Karlenzig

6/5/2022 12:00:00 AM

Lovely stay. Helpful staff, good facilities. Rooms comfortable enough for a nights sleep. Beautiful building and excellent location and noise was not an issue.

Hthprk

5/28/2022 12:00:00 AM

The Stirling Youth Hostel is conveniently located to four (4) of the most visited 'tourist' 'must sees' in Stirling - Right beside the Old Jail, which is right beside the Holy Cathedral, which is right beside Stirling Castle, and, down the hill to the Smith Museum. Additionally, there is a precious little 'bus', P2 that runs frequent enough so that you do not fall dead from the steep hill climb every day! It was quiet and everyone was very helpful and definitely happy to be 'back'.

Satira Q.

5/23/2022 12:00:00 AM

Excellent location, friendly staff, the take away breakfast was great!

Fyrefairy

5/17/2022 12:00:00 AM

Great location, quiet. Great value. Great coffee shop called Cisco's on Port St. is open early (7am)

erica

5/16/2022 12:00:00 AM

An excellent stay. Brilliant building and fantastic location.

Liam

5/13/2022 12:00:00 AM

The hostel provided me with all I needed for my stay. It was clean and the staff absolutely lovely!

Meline

4/19/2022 12:00:00 AM

Well gid!

Andy

4/18/2022 12:00:00 AM

What a cracking location, a grand building and just great

Willie Jack

4/7/2022 12:00:00 AM

Everything was amazing. The staff were very accommodating and pleasant!

Aharon

4/7/2022 12:00:00 AM

Very welcoming staff. Hostel has great facilities and is in a good central location.

Janet

10/30/2021 12:00:00 AM

Everything great - location, building, cleanliness, friendly staff.

Jane Smith

10/18/2021 12:00:00 AM

Clean, comfortable and well kept hostel, very central, free parking available at the hostel, beds were comfy, rooms were warm and clean, all en-suite as well. Superb for a short stay.

Cat

10/7/2021 12:00:00 AM

Excellent value, excellent location, highly recommended when travelling.

Elizabeth

10/1/2021 12:00:00 AM

Brilliant hostel, great facilities, fantastic location. A shame that the lounge & kitchen weren't open, but so close to pubs & restaurants it didn't detract from the stay.

Paula

9/30/2021 12:00:00 AM

Great location, nice staff, very clean

Mumbles Head

9/30/2021 12:00:00 AM

Great location and a good value for money!!! Also a good time to catch up on rest as very comfortable beds and clean sheets! Also not far from the City Centre so you can do your shopping and head back to your room! Not far from Edinburgh and good train connections to Glasgow, Inverness, Aviemore and Pitlochry!

craigofw

9/17/2021 12:00:00 AM

Lovely location, convenient access to train station. Very simple and efficient booking in and leaving. No access to facilities due to covid restrictions made it tricky to eat and drink. It would have been good to have access to a cold water machine and a hot drinks dispenser. Otherwise a very clean, convenient and good value for money.

Lucy

9/4/2021 12:00:00 AM

Very satisfied with everything. I also had very good weather. First experience in a long time of a hostel and so many upgraded facilities. Really appreciated the tea, coffee and water in the hall. Even had a parking space with no trouble over three nights. Will definitely hope to return and also to sample other hostels. Was especially pleased to have single occupancy of a two bedded room. Number of other guests pleasantly low.

Susan N

8/19/2021 12:00:00 AM

An interesting building with a friendly welcome in a superb location for sight-seeing. The beds are comfortable and the showers are hot. Tea, coffee and milk are supplied (or is this just during Covid restrictions?).

India Gray

8/15/2021 12:00:00 AM

Excellent value, fantastic location, REALLY good shower, very helpful staff.

Andy

8/3/2021 12:00:00 AM

We had an excellent stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were very clean. Tea /coffee available but some areas limited due to Covid 19. It's in an excellent location - handy for the town centre and the Castle etc.

MGMH

7/19/2021 12:00:00 AM

I had a great stay here, hostel and staff were lovely and the location is great, it's slap bang in the middle of all the main attractions. I would recommend this to anyone wishing to stay in Stirling

Ariana

7/11/2021 12:00:00 AM

Impressive building. Room clean, reasonable size. Beds comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful. 4 min drive to Castle - Jail and Tourist Information next door. Highly recommended - value for your money.

7/7/2021 12:00:00 AM

Obviously at the moment, the pandemic precautions mean that not all the facilities were available but the staff were helpful and welcoming and the hostel is in a fantastic location in the old town of Stirling.

Aberdeenshire Visitor

6/29/2021 12:00:00 AM

Excellent location, clean and comfortable accommodation in the heart of the old town

Mumbles Head

6/25/2021 12:00:00 AM

We had a very nice stay at the Stirling Hostel. The hostel is located in a beautiful historical building next to many historical landmarks (Stirling castle, Old prison, Church of the Holy Rude). Ample parking, clean room, good breakfast. Great value for money.

Ioanna Markos

6/24/2021 12:00:00 AM

Superbly located in an atmospheric old kirk near the top of the old town. Check-in was very helpful and welcoming, for a comfortable stay. Sadly not quite the usual Hostelling Scotland experience, due to current restrictions, but doing everything possible.

Nick

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.