5 Best Hotels in Stirling, Stirling and the Central Highlands

Occupying a large stone landmark neoclassical building in the center of town and near the castle, this is a modern hotel in the grand style, with 21st-century amenities. Rooms are spacious and bright, decorated mostly in dramatic black and white. Black and white is also the theme of the ample public areas, bars, and a grill room that has a fashionable Jasper oven. There is no on-site fitness center, but guests can use one nearby.

This small boutique hotel in a restored townhouse is situated in the heart of Stirling. The rooms have been tastefully modernized and feature some exposed brick and a range of interesting paintings. Each room is different, but all have comfortable beds; many have some vintage furniture. The downstairs bar and restaurant is small but quiet and relaxing, with a wood fire and some imaginative cooking, too.

This small hotel with a lively traditional pub scores above all on location: it is just outside the walls of Stirling Castle, and the views are spectacular, especially from the upper floors where the guest rooms are located. The rooms are quite petite but clean and have ample beds; the lively downstairs bar serves wholesome traditional fare.

Looking out over a pleasant grassy square, this rather grand and completely modernized Victorian house is within walking distance of Stirling Castle. The high-ceilinged rooms are spacious, and details such as heated floors and robes add to the comfort of the hotel. The home's colors are tasteful yet restrained, and decorative notes such as William Morris wallpaper and brass chandeliers recall the house's 19th century origins.

Dating from 1803, this handsome, rambling B&B with spacious rooms is part of a working farm. The house is surrounded by woods and flower gardens, with a lovely walled garden beyond. There are several sitting rooms for guests, inviting you to relax. It is a restful place that feels just slightly out of time, which is part of its charm.