Oban
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. Both buildings offer high quality accommodation in private en-suite rooms and comfortable shared dorms, all with lockers and bedside lighting and many with sea views.
WiFi is free and other facilities include: a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, a comfy lounge with views over the Firth of Lorne 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.
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.
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 £7.50 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
‘Wee’ and Full Breakfast available (Please remember to pre-book)
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Seafront location with stunning views
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- Perfect base for island hopping
- On the Caledonian Way Cycle route
- Walking distance from all local restaurants, bars and shops
- Dog Friendly and great for families
- Licensed, serving local beers and wine
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Oban Youth Hostel
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Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
07:00 - 10:00 and 16:00 - 22:00
Check in
16:30 - 21:30 (late check in by prior arrangement with the hostel)
Check out
Check out by 10am
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
Access with limited mobility
Alcohol Licence
Bike Store
Catering
Drying Room
En Suite Rooms
Family Rooms
Free Parking (limited on-site) p
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Free Wifi
Group catering packages available on request and by prior arrangement
Guest Kitchen
Laundry Room
Lounge/TV Room
Luggage Store
Packed Lunches Available
Pet Dogs Welcome
Private Rooms
Secure Lockers
Shopping Nearby
Suitable for Groups
Suitable for Wheelchair Users
Towel Hire
Guest Reviews
25/07/2024
Lovely welcoming and confortable stayGuest Review
25/07/2024
Excellent location with amazing views over the waterGuest Review
25/07/2024
Comforting and niceGuest Review
24/07/2024
A great base for us to explore the area which has so much to offer and knowledgeable staff who make it easier for you to do so. We have everything we needed and were hugely impressed and thankful we'd booked the Oban Hostel as our base and the Clipper Race celebrations were an added bonus.AJBS
24/07/2024
Great location and friendly atmosphereBrianM
23/07/2024
Just what we needed on our way home from Mull and Iona.Chris Atkinson
22/07/2024
Lovely old building with great view. Really good kitchen facilities for self catering. Lovely lounge areas for relaxing & taking in the view. Easy to get to town & train/ferry.Jeanette
20/07/2024
Quiet, comfortable stay. Comfy bed after exploring Oban and neighbouring islands Kerrera and Lismore.Eric McPhail
18/07/2024
Everything was excellent, especially for a last minute (1.5 week) booking. Unfortunately I did not know I could request a bottom bunk to be reserved so was on top for two nights (at 72, and needing to use the toilet during the night) made this challenging ??. It is easy enough to get ‘up' but getting down the narrow straight ladder at night was a bit scary. Now I know that I can at least ASK for a lower bunk if in a dorm room again. The other women were quiet and respectful. Beautiful viewSandi
17/07/2024
great location, great breakfast, good service, lovely buildingFamily on cycle tour
17/07/2024
EXCELLENTJOHN I.
16/07/2024
brilliant as alwaysJane
16/07/2024
Easy digital platform for booking.Friendly informative receptionComfort and cleanSelf catering facilitiesRebecca
13/07/2024
Beautiful place and beautiful youth hostel for view in front of the sea.Nathalie
08/07/2024
My family enjoyed their stayAnthony Hon
04/07/2024
Very good value for moneyNick Stewart
04/07/2024
Our family of 8 thoroughly enjoyed the stay.Julie
03/07/2024
Thank you Meg! We had a lovely stay. Super clean. Staff are 100/10. I always love staying here. Love how you can see the calmac come in and out!Stew
03/07/2024
A super building in an outstanding location. Attentive and helpful staff who keep the place spotlessly clean. Good ensuite facilities in the dorm including a super power shower. The only hostel in the UK in which I have stayed that had scissors in the self-catering kitchenAlan
02/07/2024
It's a great hostel with a fantastic view, located in a tremendously scenic part of Scotland, great value for money, and all the basic amenities which you could want. The nearby parkrun is great too. What's not to like!John Chapple
30/06/2024
Another great stay at Oban YHAlan
28/06/2024
10 out of 10Jock27
28/06/2024
Beautiful hostel with wonderful viewsGuest Review
27/06/2024
I had a very good two days here. Oban has loads of facilities and ferries in all directions. Good rail link.JO'D
27/06/2024
Oban Youth Hostel is conveniently situated. The facilities are excellent and staff friendly. A great place to stay if you are passing through or spending time in the area. Would definitely recommend- and you don't have to be a youth to stay there!Bridget
27/06/2024
This was a lovely hostel! We felt like we were in one of the fancy hotels next door with a view of the water from our window. Will stay here again!Maryrose
26/06/2024
Friendly, convenient and in a great location. What's not to like..
25/06/2024
Excellent. Will visit again.Sreejana
23/06/2024
Fabulous views, great location, clean, great atmosphere- would definitely stay again as it's also great value ! Thanks.Louise
22/06/2024
Very comfortable public rooms., dorm rooms also good.Kate
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.
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.
Find your sea legs with a short jaunt over to a neighbouring island - Kerrera - rugged and unspoiled and home to beautiful Gylen Castle. Visit McCaig'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.