Oban Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Surrounded by miles of beautiful countryside and dramatic coastline, this five star VisitScotland accredited youth hostel is within easy walking distance of the town centre and comprises two buildings - the original Victorian villa and a modern lodge to the rear.
A perfect choice for groups, families and individual travellers, both buildings offer high quality private en-suite rooms and comfortable shared accommodation, all with lockers and bedside lighting and many with sea views. WiFi is free and other facilities include a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, an excellent drying room, laundry and secure cycle storage with bike washing facilities. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.
Guests can opt for continental breakfast in the beautiful Raasay Dining Room and relax with a glass of wine or local craft beer in the adjoining lounge with views over the Firth of Lorne and the Inner Hebrides. Dinner and packed lunches are also available by prior arrangement for groups of ten or more. Please remember to pre-book your food.
The lodge is perfect for groups wanting their own space and can be hired separately from the main building.
The hostel is right on the seafront, close to the ferry port, and we’re happy to accommodate guests catching early ferries to the islands.
Nearby attractions include Oban Distillery, McCaig’s Tower, St Columba’s Cathedral and Oban War & Peace Museum. Famous for its local seafood, Oban boasts many good restaurants, bars and shops. For the more adventurous, scuba diving and sailing are available locally.
Oban is a dog-friendly hostel. If you would like to book yourself and your dog into the hostel, please phone the hostel direct on +44 (0) 1631 562 025 to check availability. There is a small charge of £5 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
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Why stay?
- Friendly, knowledgeable staff
- Fantastic location with stunning sea views
- Great breakfast!
- Excellent self catering facilities
- Comfortable private ensuite rooms available
- Secure lockers and luggage store
- Secure bike store
Oban Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
Open 24 hours
Check in
15:00
Check out
10:00
Access Hours
Guests in private rooms do not have to vacate during the day (though cleaners will require access). Guests arriving before check in time are welcome to leave their luggage in the secure store
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms Available
En Suite Rooms Available
Family Rooms Available
Group catering packages available on request and by prior arrangement
Catering Available (Breakfast Only)
Suitable for Groups
Packed Lunches Available
Self Catering Kitchen
Alcohol Licence
Lounge/TV Room
Laundry Room
Towel Hire Available
Drying Room
Secure Lockers
Luggage Store
Bike Store
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Shopping Nearby
Access with limited mobility
Complimentary Tea and Coffee available in Self Catering Kitchen
Pet Dogs Welcome
Guest Reviews
11/10/19
I enjoyed my stay in Oban very much. Besides spending time in Oban, I took a day tour through Mull to Iona. While the weather was typically Scottish, the shine did shine on arrival to Oban which made for a wonderful visit to the abbey and surrounding area.Lyn Steuart
09/10/19
I arrived rather tired just before 11.00pm after a long ferry journey and having walked from the ferry. ( I am one of your rather older members....)The young lady on the reception was charming and very considerate.I live on Tiree and so stay with you whenever I come to Oban.I always have a good experience at the Oban SYA Hostel and am delighted to hear that you will now take dogs.Bellissima
07/10/19
Great hostel directly on the seafront, best breakfast view ever, good family rooms availablePhilipp
07/10/19
Very good hostel. Staff knowledgeable and helpful.No
05/10/19
Nice location, good facilities for cooking if needed and for breakfast. Comfortable beds & good wifi. Everything you need for a holiday.Gillian H
04/10/19
Everything was great thanksBarry
25/09/19
A very pleasant stay, good value for money, would recommend to anyone.Tiree High School
24/09/19
Excellent for gaps between short cruises round the islands. Great to be able to leave baggage and to have access at all times.no
23/09/19
Great hostel with fab views across the bay. The staff are very helpful & friendly. Highly recommend 5*Yanman
22/09/19
Friendly, knowledgeable reception with good local info. Helpful and cheerful.Alan O'Flanagan
20/09/19
A super welcome and arrival procedure. Every interaction with several staff members over my two recent stays showed them to be very pleasant, professional, helpful and supportive to a guest's requirements. They gave a very good impression as to the SYHA, and the hostel itself. I enjoyed my first stay so much that I amended my plans to finish my trip back at Oban. Thank you.Andrew Osborn
19/09/19
Excellent accommodation, first class staff and facilitiesRuss
19/09/19
Excellent great value for money - First ClassRuss
18/09/19
A great base for exploring Oban, you won't get many better views whilst eating your breakfast! A good cycle lockup for anyone on two wheels.Ravensgully
18/09/19
I stayed for 3 nights and felt very at home in this hostel. The room and the bed were comfortable and the location great, close to town but not in the thick of it.Barbara
17/09/19
Oban Hostel is a real gem. The facilities are excellent (clean, well maintained and characterful) and the location with phenomenal views over Oban Bay couldn't be better!Mark
17/09/19
Oban is my favourite hostelcitykid
10/09/19
Clean warm spacious comfortable room with great view. The members kitchen was clean and well equipped.Jill
31/08/19
We've stayed in a number of fantastic Scottish youth hostels but Oban is our new fave! What a place - excellent location, wonderful facilities, loads of space. Can't wait to return.Julie Skelton
26/08/19
Stunning location with good parking which is very handy for Oban and beyond.Douglas Law
26/08/19
Ideal location with wonderful views over the bay. Well run and friendly staffThearlaich
24/08/19
Great location beautiful houseKate
24/08/19
Einfach genial mit dem Blick über die ganze Bucht aus dem Zimmer in dem ich schlief wie aus der Lounge und dem Speiseraum, total freundliche Atmosphäre ich kann es nur empfehlen dieses Youth Hostel zu besuchenMatthias, 52 Jahre
22/08/19
Great location, clean, comfortable and the usual great standard of hosteling ScotlandStewarty
22/08/19
Lovely place to stay, amazing views to the harbour (girls dorm, room 104). I liked that the shower and toilet were part of the dorm i.e. not down the hall. Plenty of space in the kitchen, friendly staff. Only a 20 minute stroll to the town centre, would recommend to others.DB
22/08/19
I was travelling with my 5 years old son. Everything was perfect and clean, we ate on the wooden benches outside the hostel, with a magnificient sea view..amazing!Alessandra F
20/08/19
Karl and Lorna were incredibly helpful and kind. They know the bus schedules well. Best of all, whenever I had a question they never referred me to a schedule or pamphlet but always helped me personally. I was very impressed with this hostel. I'd say it was the best hostel stay that I had in Scotland.yes
18/08/19
Comfortable and spacious. Great views over Oban harbour and bay.Ruth
12/08/19
Great location on the esplanade with a short walk to the centre of Oban. View from kitchen looks out over the bay to Kerrera. Clean, well equipped and ideal for a family stay.Stewart
09/08/19
Good location, great views of Kerrera Island from the dorm room, good shower and continental breakfast.Anna
Why stay?
- Friendly, knowledgeable staff
- Fantastic location with stunning sea views
- Great breakfast!
- Excellent self catering facilities
- Comfortable private ensuite rooms available
- Secure lockers and luggage store
- Secure bike store
Reasons to visit
Oban is often referred to as the 'Gateway to the Isles'.
With regular ferries to the Inner Hebridean islands of Mull, Coll, Tiree or Iona, it's a great base if you intend to go island hopping!
But before you head off there's lots to discover in and around the town itself.
Find your sea legs with a short jaunt over to a neighbouring island - Kerrera - rugged and unspoiled and home to beautiful Gylen Castle. Visit McCraig's tower, a ten minute drive from the hostel with panoramic views across the Sound of Mull. Explore Easdale Island Folk Museum and get a fascinating insight into the history of slate mining in the local area.
For the more adventurous there are a number of activities available in the local area including sea kayaking and scuba diving.
Oban is known as Scotland's seafood capital and there are plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy fine local seafood with a number of award winning restaurants based in the town.
