St Johns Jailhouse by the Castle

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A stone building with multiple windows and a snow-covered roof.
A dining table set with wine glasses and plates, a view of a clock tower through a window, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white bedding, and two pillows.
A room with a striped wall, a window with a view of a clock tower, and a sign reading "Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry".
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel pot, a coffee maker, and a bottle of olive oil on the counter.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Stirling Castle

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Stirling, Scotland
  • Place, Old Town Jail
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tolbooth
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stirling Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Stirling

Stirling is home to this apartment. Stirling Castle and Old Town Jail are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Labyrinth and Briarlands Farm. Tyre Maze and Blair Drummond Safari Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Stirling, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Old Town Jail - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tolbooth - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Argyll's Lodging - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Smith Art Gallery and Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stirling Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Stirling (XWB-Stirling Train Station) - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Portcullis - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Unicorn Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Crossed Peels (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Molly Malones - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is St Johns Jailhouse by the Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at St Johns Jailhouse by the Castle?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at St Johns Jailhouse by the Castle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at St Johns Jailhouse by the Castle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is St Johns Jailhouse by the Castle located?

Situated in Stirling, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Old Town Jail and Stirling Castle. Tolbooth and Church of the Holy Rude are just steps away. Stirling (XWB-Stirling Train Station) is 15 minutes by foot and Stirling Station is 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property and probably the best location in Stirling! There are a lot of steps between coming down from the car park and back up to the third floor flat but as long as your at least mildly able bodied they are not a problem at all. Very easy to climb. Highly highly recommend for anyone coming to Stirling.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Excellent apartment in perfect location. Best place we stayed on our 10 day family trip. Dan, the host, was easy to get a hold of if needed and extremely helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
St Johns Jailhouse by the Castle was exactly as described and shown in the pictures. Lots of attention to detail; everything was perfect. We used Stirling as a base to explore the surrounding area and Edinburgh, Glasgow, Falkirk and Dundee were all in easy reach. Great communication from Daniel the host, and a really smooth check in / out process. Thank you 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daniel Lewis was a great host and this property was a fantastic place to stay. Stirling is a beautiful small town to stay with a close proximity to Edinburgh and is a great place to access the rest of Scotland.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on a quiet street about five mins from Stirling town centre. There’s a wee shop nearby, the castle is a few minutes away, lots of cafes within walking distance. Loved our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely place with all amenities needed for a night away!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Out of this world!! The flat was perfect and our teens just stood there in awe. What a gem! So clean and well put together. And the hosts left us goodies for breakfast before we left for the airport. Unbelievable and so kind. We WILL stay here again. Thank you to the host! Stirling is so beautiful and it was even more perfect with such a wonderful place to stay, even for a night :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolute delight - would book again!

This is the perfect place to stay in Stirling! Amazing location! Very warm and inviting apartment. I wanted to live there and never leave!Beds were dreamy! Kitchen amazing! Living space was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow!! What a treat our stay was. We loved everything about our trip including our stay at St John's jailhouse by the castle. We enjoyed nights looking out the window after a long day of traveling around Scotland and drinking champagne in the courtyard in the evening.Daniel was more than helpful and met us at the apartment for a quick and easy check in. The apartment was clean (spotless) and comfortable and the small touches (eggs, cereal, champagne, and all the recommendations) just added a little something extra. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the St Johns Jailhouse was lovely but too short! The apartment is beautifully decorated, very clean, well-equipped, and well-situated within Stirling, convenient to many sights and restaurants. Daniel generously provided milk and breakfast items, beyond the basic provisions. There was a lot of helpful information and local recommendations that we wished we had more time to take advantage of! We would highly recommend this apartment to others visiting Stirling. Only things to consider is that the apartment may be tough for those with mobility issues - the dedicated parking lot is a plus but is a bit of a walk and the apartment is upstairs. But for visitors without those issues, the apartment is perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Apartment!

Beautiful, clean, renovated, stylish but cozy apartment. Lovely attention to detail. Fresh eggs, milk, cookies and tea/coffee supplies were provided. We would absolutely stay there again. The host, Daniel, was incredibly kind and responsive to our various inquiries. The views are great, as is the location, close to restaurants and shops.Take the listing’s statement that it “is not suitable for those with limited mobility” seriously. One has to walk through a close/courtyard that has a few doors and stairs, and then climb quite a few stairs in a spiral staircase in the turret to the apartment. My bum knee didn’t like that. However, as the listing also states “the views can certainly justify it!” We enthusiastically agree.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic in every way

The pre arrival information was comprehensive and we had no problems finding the accommodation, gaining access and parking. The area was perfect for sightseeing, if needed the hop on bus stopped jest a minutes walk away. We also arranged a visit to the observatory at the Stirling Highland Hotel which was close by so thanks to Bert for that.The accommodation was high quality and had everything you need either to cook at home or make a light meal. The beds were the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in. We didn’t need the bunk rooms but the two main rooms were large and nicely decorated. Fans were available if needed and there was an outdoor space to sit ( great as we had lovely weather). We really appreciated the welcome pack and the chalk board with recommendations for visits and where to eat.We were at the jail so that was a must see as was the Castle just a few minutes walk away and the local church. The Portcullis pub was between those two buildings so great for drinks and a meal. Lots of places nearby for food and drink to suit everyone’s needs.Brea was lovely for local fayre and don’t miss brunch at Vera. I recommend this to anyone wanting to explore the area - I don’t think you could do better. Thanks to our hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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