Stirling Youth Hostel

Stirling Youth Hostel descritpion

Stirling Youth Hostel provides 4-star accommodation in the historic quarter of Stirling, situated next to the Victorian Old Town Jail. Only a 15-minute walk from Stirling Railway Station and 1 minute from the nearest bus stop. The hostel offers free WiFi throughout.
Private shower and toilet facilities are provided in each room at the Stirling Hostel. A TV lounge is available for guests to use.
A large shared kitchen is provided for self-catering, and full English and continental breakfasts are served in the spacious dining room. Luggage and bicycle storage are offered, as well as laundry facilities.
Stirling Castle is just 5 minutes’ walk from the hostel. The Stirling Arcade and Thistles Centre are just 1,650 feet away and feature many shops and cafés. The Wallace Monument is only 20 minutes by bus from the rail station.
SYHA is a charity and membership organisation.

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Facilities of Stirling Youth Hostel

Outdoors ：Grounds

Kitchen ：Shared Kitchen

Pets ：Pets are not allowed.

Activities ：Golf Course (within 2 miles) | Library

Food & Drink ：Restaurant

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Reviews for Stirling Youth Hostel

Review 1：I have been there so often I know what to expect. the staff are friendly and have come to recognise me. The location is very convenient for most things and also as a base for central Scotland.

Review 2：The location is a bit hard to find and had to go up a long steep road, not entirely pleasant if you have a big heavy backpack with you. Staff was friendly but often absent at the reception desk.

Review 3：Very near to the Stirling Castle and the old town. Nice kitchen and even had some free food in the fridge. The room was basic and alright for the value.

Review 4：Could not control heat. Was a liitle chilly. Shoulx have asked for help.

Review 5：Staff friendly and eager to help. Washer and dryer next to my room and working properly. Good, filling breakfast.

Review 6：- there was sometimes a strange humm present, sounded like really massive air conditioning, I didn´t mind much, but it might be disturbing for some people - The price for dorm was not as low as hostels usually are

Review 7：- Good facilities and nice location next to the castle - lockers for padlock in rooms

Review 8：The wifi was very borderline, even in public areas coverage poor & non existent in rooms.

Review 9：Location of hostel, old historical building. Communal kitchen very handy.

Review 10：Absolutely brilliant location in the heart of Stirling, just a short walk from the castle and historic buildings. Also has parking which was a bonus for us

Review 11：heating only came on in the nighttime and only on the days it was very cold.

Review 12：Very friendly knowledgable staff. Room 101 huge windows with lovely rooftop view over Stirling. Really powerful shower lots of hot water.

Review 13：Excellent location with excellent views staff friendly and talkative staff always striving to make your stay as Pleasant as possible can't wait to get back and stay once again

Review 14：Beds were terribly uncomfortable and squeaky. The shower had no heat setting and was scolding hot. There are no shared bathrooms so we were stuck with this shower in our room. The radiator could not be adjusted and was set to max heat.

Review 15：Friendly staff and good location. Good kitchen.

Review 16：The plumbing was not good (the sink took a long time to empty and the loo flush was temperamental) and very smelly. There were only 9 or 10 parking places in the hostel car park and we had to leave our car out of sight in the city centre both nights we stayed, which was a worry.

Review 17：The hostel was very well placed for walking to the town centre.

Review 18：The beds were not super comfy.

Review 19：Very good location, free Wi-Fi, free parking. We were allowed to leave the car in the car park while we explored the area after check out.

Review 20：Hard to find when arriving at night. Water in room sink was not potable. Shower water scalding hot and not adjustable. Wifi only in ground floor dining room.

Review 21：good location.

Review 22：The location is great if you're goal is to be near the top of the great hill near the castle. The downside is that you are on top of the hill near the castle.

Review 23：I found the rooms acceptable for a youth hostel, but 146 British pounds on a Saturday night for 3 people was still a bit steep even for the middle of July. Friendly staff, good location.

Review 24：High price in comparison to hotels and B&Bs that offer breakfasts for the same price, no internet in the rooms

Review 25：Location, big double room, two pillows for every bed

Review 26：Advertise parking but only 8 spots and a couple are used by the staff (who won't move for you). Wifi didn't get up to the rooms on the first floor.

Review 27：Great location and price. Great kitchen facilities as well. Gorgeous facade on the building.

Review 28：you do have to pay for the Wifi its not free

Review 29：we had a very nice stay we booked for the en-suite room (3 people) the bed were ready for us and the towels were included, nice building and really near the castle ! staff are nice

Review 30：Room wasn't very clean, the sink had hair in it and looked pretty scummy. Wifi was available in common area but did not reach our room.

Review 31：Location was great, staff was fantastic, amazing price and beautiful building. Parking available if you arrive early.

Review 32：The wifi was non existent, lights in the rooms were so dim that at night I had to move to the top bunk to read as it was too dark trying to read on the bottom bunk. Breakfast is not the best value around.

Review 33：Location was excellent. Very close to castle, holy rude, prison and town centre. Staff were very helpful and polite

Review 34：- one of the beds had grey hairs, meaning it wasn't changed - bed lights don't work - there is no wood between the bed net and the mattress which contributes to being uncomfortable - the wifi does not work in the rooms so shouldn't be advertised as being available everywhere - room windows should be open before guests arrival (smelled bad) - should include in hotel description that you have to take the linen downstairs at the end of your stay

Review 35：- the staff in general, in particular the kitchen staff - new furniture, decent lockers - good shower

Review 36：Small room, bunk beds, and very frustrating water-saving shower which requires a restart about every minute. No free Wi-fi, which should be included given the price of the room.

Review 37：This hostel is about a block from Stirling Castle. Friendly, very helpful staff.

Review 38：a very loud noise from the pub next door. It was difficult to find parking space, have to wait till around 11.00pm to get one.

Review 39：The staffs were friendly

Review 40：Poor maintance of signiture monument in front of SYHA, Lack of drinking water in private rooms , could not brush teeth No sun deck or outside seating.

Review 41：Location and staff

Review 42：I drove my car as did a lot of people and not enough parking on the grounds but you can park on the street which is safe but will be charged from 9 o'clock in the morning.

Review 43：Everything is on your doorstep. It was quiet and very clean and friendly. A good stop over if you are in stifling.

Review 44：The WiFi is very expensive at 1 pound per 20 min. However I really needed it so I had to pay for this. But it turned out the WiFi couldn't work at all. Although I was refunded the amount, I was now without access to internet. Recept wasn't really helpful or friendly, just shrugged off. First greeting no map given, no introduction, no showing the facilities. I had to ask. The chef John is much more friendly and warm, he should be the Recept instead. Shower room has nowhere to hang towel or clothes.

Review 45：Dorm room with ensuite bathroom. Wash basin inside room

Review 46：Bedding was not even ironed or overly fresh what made me feel someone has alredy used the linen before us. No coffee or tea in the room ( for the price)

Review 47：Good location. Generally clean hostel. Friendly and nice staff.

Review 48：fantastic low price for such a splendid location right up near castle and Holy Rude Church (check out amazing old church-yard!). Accommodation is clean and comfortable, staff are really friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was a good start to the day. Really recommend this as place to stay.

Review 49：We felt it was expensive having to pay for the four beds in the dorm when there were two adults with a seven year old child. We could have stayed in a hotel cheaper! Had to park out on the street. Some difficulty finding a parking space. Didn't like the creaking floor in the dorm. They were very noisy.

Review 50：Not very clean. You have to pay for the WIFI (1£ for 20 minutes it is pretty expensive ...)

Review 51：Very good location (close from the castle and direct in the city center)

Review 52：There was no free wifi available and the paid wifi was very expensive and didn't work anyway

Review 53：The staff were extremely friendly and helpful The bedroom was warm and comfortable and the kitchen was great and had everything we needed And the location could not be beaten being so central to everything

Review 54：Very nice accommodation. I visited the castle to view the Scottish tapestry. Very impressed - will be back in the summer, when more places are open. Elsie Belfast

Review 55：Inadequate communication from staff. Not told that on arrival that breakfast needed to be pre-booked & treated as though we were a bit 'odd' when we asked about it in the morning. Didn't like the lethal shelves on the bed heads - several ouches! Was very hot in the night - perhaps could save money by turning down heat overnight. Booking.com said bedding was available for a small charge - so we took sleeping bags & pillows unnecessarily. Perhaps needs updating to bedding but not towels included - it was good that bedding was included - but as we were trying to save car space, would have liked to know.

Review 56：Cheap, adequate.

Review 57：Shower room has no place to hang your clothes and there was merely a curtain and no doors.

Review 58：Location is great (just have to walk up the hill), near the castle, museum and just minutes away from the city centre.

Review 59：the one way system of roads.

Review 60：was easy enough to find in town near the castle. good for self catering. We ate in Wetherspoons nice n cheap. Really old building in old town but modern inside.

Review 61：Shower had no door but only a very transparent shower curtain. We were with our adult daughter so privacy in shower not possible. Had to put towel over curtain railing. Shower temperature cannot be controlled. All the doors squeaked. Old church building so no lift. Renovation going on n they started very early in morning. check out time 9.30am. Breakfast not included.

Review 62：Very convenient, 5 minutes to town. Free parking. kitchen was big n well stocked with utensils. Friendly staff.

Review 63：Alas, as in almost all urban hostels - very steep stairs, on which it is necessary to lug a suitcase. With Wi-Fi, too, something did not work, even for money ...However, it really is the little things.

Review 64：The location is perfect, a beautiful old building, at the same time very modern equipment, the inside is clean and cozy. Got a room with a magnificent view - just super! Very functional and comfortable shower. Free parking is also happy. In general, I can recommend not only for austerity, but also sufficient for comfort and even pleasure.

Review 65：A lot of stair to arrive to flats. No lift available.

Review 66：Good views form rooms in 2nd flat, large rooms, two independent beds. Dinning room for quality breakfast. You can cook tour own meal if you like.

Review 67：Somewhat overpriced. Had only hot water in sink faucet(no cold), and were advised Not to drink faucet water. The night we arrived there was a large group of 13-14 year olds who were very noisy; but that could happen anywhere.

Review 68：Great location & we were able to book a room for 3 people.

Review 69：they could have done a better job at cleaning the toilet before check-in

Review 70：a short walk from the castle, very friendly staff. The wifi was not working well and she was very honest about it so we did not have to waste money paying for it. Plenty of parking.

Review 71：the staff is so nice

Review 72：Perfect location for everything. The two male members of staff at reception couldn't have been more helpful.

Review 73：Well equipped kitchen and attractive dining area. Location - right in town. Warm - easy to dry out wet clothes. Friendly staff.

Review 74：Curtains coming off the rails. Broken lock in window, dirty bed, worn towel, very basic room facilities

Review 75：Location

Review 76：Nothing

Review 77：Superb location, sufficient facilities, ample breakfast

Review 78：The location of the youth hostel, which was right in the old centre of Stirling.

Review 79：The hill, but nothing you can do about that unfortunately it's the nature of Stirling.

Review 80：Cleanliness

Review 81：Excellent location, friendly staff.

Review 82：No place to put your personal stuff. The staff didn't have good attitude.

Review 83：The location was okay

Review 84：Toilet in room 103 could do with an upgrade but defo not a big problem

Review 85：Staff & location brilliant. Facilities great thx

Review 86：grossly overpriced. bare, nothing but a bath towel each. no table or desk, taps did not work properly. surly staff (man).

Review 87：clean.

Review 88：Shower poor

Review 89：Location very good

Review 90：attractive spacious room with good views with ensuite. Excellent breakfast.

Review 91：Nothing really.

Review 92：Location, facilities. Staff extremely helpful when i was unwell. Many thanks.

Review 93：Staffs are hospitable and sweet :)

Review 94：nr the castle!

Review 95：The floor is noisy!

Review 96：Good location and building

Review 97：The location is perfect .The beds are solid.Cleanliness is perfect.Staff is polite

Review 98：Awesome place, wonderful staff! Absolutely recommended.

Review 99：Location and free parking

Review 100：Being awakened at 3am by a drunk kicking my bed saying I was in his bed. It turns out the staff had double booked the bed.

Review 101：Not much.

Review 102：The mattress on the bed was hard and a bit lumpy. A mattress cover would have helped.

Review 103：The location, size of the room and laundry facilities>

Review 104：Creaking floors.

Review 105：Great location and Staff. Clean. Comfortable beds.

Review 106：Great location, good kitchen for self preparation, didn't use wifi

Review 107：Town centre

Review 108：No privacy in shower.

Review 109：Parking a bit limited

Review 110：Location was great plenty to do round about it close to bars and shops we were there for Titp

Review 111：Mauvaise connexion wifi

Review 112：Propreté,localisation, confort

Review 113：Great location, solid facilities.

Review 114：The floorboards were very creaky!

Review 115：Location in centre of Stirling, friendly staff.

Review 116：Accommodating, friendly and helpful staff. Booked at last moment and arrived late but not a problem.

Review 117：The room was clean and the stuff was very nice and friendly. Hostel is situated perfectly just between the station and the castle.

Review 118：Just a small walk through the graveyard uphill to the castle

Review 119：staff and paying £3 per hour for wifi

Review 120：Comfy beds in twin room, lovely and quiet, fabulous shower, great kitchen and lounge. Helpful friendly staff, good value

Review 121：clear room,good location, and nice staffs

Review 122：nothing we didnt like

Review 123：everything-warm welcome room breakfast heating could not fault anything

The Fine Print

SYHA is a charity aiming to inspire all, especially young people, to broaden their horizons, gain knowledge and independence through new experiences of adventure and discovery. In support of this aim, all bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of SYHA and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).From the age of 5 to 15 years, young people must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and may be accommodated in a single-gendered shared room with the parent or guardian and other guests, at the discretion and responsibility of the parent or guardian. The young person/people, the parent/guardian and the other occupants of the room must be of the same gender.When booking for more than 9 persons, different policies and additional supplements will apply.When booking for more than 9 persons, 100 percent of the total amount may be charged any time after booking. Please note the following cancellation charges will apply to your full booking:- More than 8 weeks (57 days or more) 20% of total cost.- 8 – 4 weeks (56- 29 days) 55% of total cost.- 4 – 0 weeks (28 - 0 day) 100% of total cost.SYHA advise that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when travelling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodation is available. Contact details can be found on your booking confirmation.Parties with young children (under 5 years) will only be accommodated in designated family rooms, where available.There is no capacity for extra beds or cots in a shared dormitory or private accommodation.No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel.Depending on location check-in is either 15.00 or 17.00. Please check these times as stated on your reservation (or on Booking.com) before arrival.SYHA does not accept American Express cards as payment or guarantee.Refunds: Should you be entitled to a refund or part refund, please note these are processed by SYHA National Office in Stirling. It will take 7 to 10 working days from the date of SYHA receiving your request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.Please inform Stirling Youth Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. SYHA will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to pick up the keys, will be sent to you by email.