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Oban Youth Hostel

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Interior entrance
Quadruple Room, Ensuite
Restaurant
Front of property
Staircase

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5AF
  • Place, Oban War and Peace Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, McCaig's Tower
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (6 Person)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Oban Youth Hostel

This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and a garden are onsite.
Oban Youth Hostel offers 20 accommodations. This Oban hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Oban Youth Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Oban War and Peace Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Self-serve breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include locker space, laundry facilities, and a communal living room
  • Steps from Oban War and Peace Museum and 8 minutes by foot from St. John's Cathedral
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Oban Youth Hostel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities.

This 5-star Oban hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy self-serve breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 to 10.50 for adults and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4:30 PM - 10:30 PM)

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Reception is open 24 hours from April to October.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 to 10.50 for adults, and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests arriving after 9:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

SYHA Oban Hostel

SYHA Hostel

SYHA Oban

Oban Youth

Oban Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hostel with great facilities. Only minor issue was the shower was very noisy, but that was probably just our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim Nicholson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top Marks

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good quiet rooms, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently in town with great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oban Youth Hostel is fabulous

Oban Youth Hostel is five star for location. Amazing views over the sea and a short walk into town. The shared dorms are attractive clean and quiet. Great breakfast buffet and huge kitchen and dining room for self caterers. Staff really friendly and cheerful. Would love to go back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Amenities
Excellent twin room, clean with very good shower, staff very friendly and nice bit of breakfast in the morning, second stay and wont be the last.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay The hostel was very clean and tidy and offered some amazing view's.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leann, Meriden

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful and the view from the room was beautiful. Will absolutely stay here next trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would have stayed longer if they weren’t already fully booked. Highly recommend, the rooms are a good size, the location is excellent, and staff are amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
We stayed in a really spacious double room in the lodge with ensuite shower. It was the best shower I've ever used!! Perfect temp, power and the best shelf for soap ever!.The lodge had it's own kitchen/ lounge which had everything you could need and was warm and relaxing. Great view from the front. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nina

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal for a short stay

Stopped here for one night before getting an early ferry out of Oban. Perfectly adequate room with plenty of space for two people and a dog. A broken boiler meant the shower in our room was not working, but this was well communicated to us prior to our stay, offered use of the shared bathrooms in the building instead and given generous refund for the inconvenice. Clean premises, fast WiFi and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023