Oban Backpackers

Amazing hostel! Location is very central and there is lots of stuff to do in Oban/the islands. Staff are VERY helpful and inclusive and just the kindest people. The cleanliness is totally fine and beds are good as well! Would definitely recommend this place for people who like hostels that have a homey and chill vibe. Especially if you are a solo traveler as I was. Loved my stay and will probably be coming back another time!

Super helpful, positive and kind staff. Cozy communal area. Free coffee and tea at all hours. Lots of couches, a pool table and clean areas. It would be nice for the bunks to have their own curtains. Warmth at night is good. I felt comfortable and safe here.

this is a well run and well equipped hostel. it was clean and the bathroom and kitchen facilities were very good and clean. There were many helpful touches like shelving and hooks in shower for personal items, mirror in dorm room. Kitchen was v well equipped and in good condition too.

Oban Backpackers Hostel was easily one of the best hostels we stayed at during our trip. Just a 10-minute walk from the heart of town and the railway station, it’s perfectly located for travelers. The rooms were spacious, the bedding super comfy, and even in a 6-bed dorm, it never felt cramped. Natural sunlight filled the space, adding to the welcoming vibe.||||The staff were friendly and accommodating. We appreciated the free coffee and tea, and the cozy lounge was perfect for relaxing, especially if you arrive before check-in. There's also a pool table and a well-equipped kitchen if you want to cook your own meals. They offer an optional paid breakfast, though we didn’t try it.||||Special mention to the showers—easily the best we came across! They were roomy, had great water pressure, hot water at all times, and even a little cubby attached to the door to keep your toiletries dry and handy.||||Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a clean, spacious, and friendly stay in Oban!

A wonderful experience at this hostel. Lynn is very welcoming and warm. The building is clean and well-maintained, especially the showers which are quite spacious. The common living areas are very large and friendly. Special mention to the staff and the pool table, I had a great evening and will gladly come back!

perfect location and incredibly friendly staff:)) the kitchen is very spacious and well stocked with anything you may need. the lounge area is very comfortable with plenty of seating for everyone. would definitely stay again!

Great hostel for a few nights! The beds were comfortable, the rooms and bathrooms clean, and the staff very friendly. The showers also had amazing water pressure. The location is super central to everything, just a 10 min walk from the train station. Definitely recommend!

This place is a disgrace to the word “hostel.” From the moment I walked in, I was hit with a sour, musty stench that clings to your clothes like regret. The room? An actual nightmare. The bedding was stained, and not in the “oops, someone spilled coffee” way. I genuinely feared for my health just looking at the mattress. The shared bathroom reeked of mildew and despair. There may have been hot water but it was so scalding you couldn’t stand under it, there was also no light in the bathroom. Don’t expect to rely on the amenities—they either don’t work or don’t exist. There were only 3 working toilets in the whole hostel and even they lack toilet paper. The cherry on top? The staff. Utterly disinterested, bordering on hostile. Any question was met with eye rolls, sighs, or being completely ignored. It felt like I was an inconvenience just for showing up. If you’re looking for a place to feel unsafe, unwelcome, and unwashed, congratulations—you’ve found it. Otherwise, do yourself a favor: sleep in your car, under a bridge, literally anywhere else.