Stirling
About About this youth hostel ....
This four star VisitScotland accredited 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. The hostel offers a range of accommodation from comfortable private en-suite rooms to spacious shared dorms with private lockers and USB plug sockets. Many of the rooms enjoy great views over the surrounding countryside.
WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include: a large well-equipped self-catering kitchen, 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 is also available.
‘Wee Breakfast’ available (Please remember to pre-book).
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Fantastic location in Stirling’s Old Town
- Short walk from Stirling Castle and the Old Town Jail
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- Great public transport links to Glasgow and Edinburgh
- Licensed, serving local beers and wine
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Stirling Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year (November-March: Thursday to Sunday only, RentaHostel available all year)
Reception Hours
24 hour
Check in
16:00 - 23:00
Check out
By 10:00
Amenities
Free Wifi
En Suite Rooms
Suitable for Groups
Alcohol Licence
Laundry Room
Shopping Nearby
Conference/Meeting Facilities
Access with limited mobility
Suitable for Wheelchair Users
Private Rooms
Family Rooms
Catering
Lounge/TV Room
Secure Lockers
Bike Store
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Suitable for wheelchair users with assistance
Guest Reviews
17/07/2024
Stirling Youth Hostel is atmospheric and in an excellent location in the city centre. Quite central and close to attractions. The rooms are comfortable, the kitchen and dining areas are spacious, and the laundry facilities make a stay here very convenient.Ronald C Schoedel III
16/07/2024
Great location; Friendly staff, Clean & comfortable!Tommy LEE
16/07/2024
It was a nice stay, easy to get to, had everything a hostel should have!Jess
13/07/2024
Great hostel with good facilities. Spacious and comfortable private room. Friendly, helpful staff. Secure bike store was good. Enjoyed my "wee breakfast" which was good value for money.Guest Review
11/07/2024
It's a lovely hostel perfectly located to head out for whatever you want. We enjoyed it as a starting point for our hikes in the area and a warm accommodation afterwards.Jannis
10/07/2024
We had a fantastic time in Stirling. This was my daughter's first introduction to hosteling and it was a success.Guest Review
01/07/2024
I've stayed twice now,staff friendly,rooms good, kitchen facilities excellent!Stephen wood
01/07/2024
Stirling is such a super hostel - so friendly and comfortable.J
24/06/2024
Great location, great employees !Claude
24/06/2024
Great location friendly and helpful staff.Kevin
23/06/2024
Brilliant for a group of 53!David
21/06/2024
Ruime kamer voor 2 personen in Stirling. Goede douche. Wc geeft erg veel lawaai met licht aandoen en doortrekken 's nachts.De verduistering van de ramen ging lastig met hoog bovenraam. Daarmee ook het lucht zetten.Verder verblijf was heel aangenaam, vriendelijke service, fijne lounge-ruimte. Ontbijt in Stirling nogal weinig qua volkoren brood, muesli soorten en vers fruit. In selfservice-keuken altijd gekookt water beschikbaar = heel fijn !!NEE
19/06/2024
I really enjoyed my short but enjoyable stay here! Would 100% recommend for anyone passing through Stirling.Sally
14/06/2024
The stay was perfect. The quality price relation is very good. Thanks for everything.María Dolores
14/06/2024
Very friendly and welcoming staff who made me feel at home. The location is spot on, close to the city centre.Laurie
10/06/2024
Excellent location in the middle of town but easy to get to, also did everything we need for the night we stayedEd
08/06/2024
Nice hostel with everything you need on siteLucy E
08/06/2024
Loved staying here.MC
07/06/2024
Lovely place!Charlie G
06/06/2024
Hamish and staff welcomed our group of 21 from Tennessee. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Location is definitely an advantage. Wide variety of dining options within walking distance.Mtnpiper
06/06/2024
Stirling Youth Hostel was a great place to stay, with good location handy to shops and Stirling Castle. The room was clean, and the kitchen is well equipped.Ash
06/06/2024
very nice, located in lovely old buildingsolo traveller
05/06/2024
Great Place near Castle and townFrank Kahmeyer
26/05/2024
Overall our stay was wonderful. Such an affordable option in an excellent location. The staff at Stirling were fantastic. The only downside for us was having to carry luggage up multiple flights of stairs, and the wifi wouldn't work in our room (it does work in the lounge / dining areas though).Alison
26/05/2024
Great location and great hostel.Bristol Chris
24/05/2024
We were warmly greeted, all eight of us (two grandparents, two parents, two aunties, two grandkids ages 1 and 5). Our (private) rooms were near each other and the common room, which was great. Parking was available in the hostel lot and on the street, which was nice. We grandparents had the most wonderful view and beautiful old windows. The showers are powerful! It was a very happy, though brief, stay.Nancy
16/05/2024
Good stay with our group of 20. Kitchen so well equipped.Guest Review
14/05/2024
Perfect placeGuest Review
11/05/2024
Excellent value in a wonderful location.Guest Review
05/05/2024
Superb location, safe and easy use of facilities. Very clean and spacious.Deborah Brooke
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.
Take a short flight over Stirling Castle
Enjoy a bird's eye view of the Wallace Monument