Stirling Youth Hostel

Location, location and location. Really worth as it is just right next to the tourist spot.

Pros: It was walkable from the train station although challenging to find if following Google since Google said to turn from Baker onto Spittal street, but you could just turn straight onto Spittal before getting to Baker, or you could turn from Baker onto Bow street as there was no sign for Spittal while on Baker. Once near the area there are the blue and white hostelling signs to make it easier to find. It's walkable to the castle and Smith art museum. This hostel exudes rustic charm. From my window I could see an ivy-covered wall and stone turrets of the old jail. I could also see dilapidated headstones from the old cemetery which is a bit creepy. The hostel staff are amazingly friendly! There is a shared kitchen. Although they close the hostel for cleaning during the day, you can buzz the ringer to drop off or pick up luggage. Cons: There is no locked luggage storage room, so if you're storing luggage you'll be leaving it in the lobby under the stairs.

We had a great time in this hostel. Located very close to the Castel and City Centre, near several points of interests and Restaurants/Pubs, Bars. Car Park is available. We booked an en-suite room, with shower and toilet, simple but perfect for the night. Only issue was we were woken up in the very early morning by a fire alarm, which likely was a false one. Very competitive price also. Strongly recommended.

We booked a 2 night stay at the Stirling Youth Hostel. This was our third hostel during our Scotland vacation. We had a private double room with 2 single beds and private toilet and shower. It was very basic as expected. Unfortunately during the night a water leak occurred. I didn't realize this until I went to the bathroom around 5 a.m. and my socks walked in soaking wet carpet. I will attach photos to this review. We collected our belongings immediately and found an employee once breakfast was opened. We showed them pictures of our room and told them we needed to vacate our room and to please refund us for the 2 nights we had booked. We were told they had no authority to help us so we asked for the managers contact information so we could contact him directly. It's been 2 weeks since this incident and we have repeatdly tried to contact him and the Scottish Hostel Group at their contact numbers but no one has bothered to answer us or contact us yet. ALSO the water in the room in not for drinking.

Close to town center. Parking can be tricky, but its in a lovely area.

Stayed as a family with my 11 year old daughter. We were comfortable and loved the location, proximity to the old jail and castle, and the character and history of the hostel.