Oban Youth Hostel

One of the best hostels I've stayed in and am very well-travelled and have stayed in a lot. The location on the water is amazing and the staff so friendly. I also worked from the rooms downstairs. Would stay again and recommend to others.

It's a lovely place. It takes around 10 minutes to walk to main street and the pier. Rooms are very clean, staff is very friendly and nice, beds are comfortable. There's a place where you can bring and eat your own food, hot water for a cup of tea, storages and fridges to store your food. There's also a very nice lounge. I think it's great for families and lone travellers as well.

I loved this hostel. Truly. Yes it's a hostel so people are loud, doors slam and sometimes you have rude people in the kitchen or in common areas.||But the waterfront property has the most incredible views in the kitchen, common rooms and even some guest rooms. My six-bed female dorm had a bay window overlooking the water and everyone who walked in and saw the big open view said "wow!" Truly a gem to just be in there and taking in the ferries going back and forth throughout the day.||Even in rain when stuck inside, it's not a bad view.||Hostel has 15 spots for guest parking, otherwise there are paid lots nearby. The hostel is a bit out of the main town but very walkable. Kitchen is big and well stocked and there is good fridge and shelf storage.||Wifi is also good throughout the hostel. Laundry on-site too although not connected so if it's raining be ready to cover the clothes.||Staff was really polite and helpful, always ready to help and answer questions. Beds are super comfortable and have a good reading light, but not all have a plug nearby.||My only complaint was the shower in the six-bed dorm. It was so strong that it flooded the bathroom and spray would get on clothes or towels hanging on the door. It's rare to say that pressure was TOO intense but walking out with wet clothes and no real place to hang things inside, didn't really work out. ||That said, I would absolutely stay here again and recommend it. This is a great Hosteling Scotland location.

Not the best hostel I've stayed but certainly one of the best in Scotland indeed with great location! Quite well equipped, always very friendly and helpful staff. There is room for improvement of the facilities but it's not so bad.

Oban youth hostel has to be the best I have ever stayed at. Many years ago, when I used to scuba dive in Oban, Oban seemed quite a derelict place, but now it has transformed and is mega popular with tourists. The youth hostel has a perfect location, you couldn’t fault it, and commanding views over Oban’s wonderful Bay, where the big Caledonian MacBrayne ferries sail to the islands. Lots of little ferries too, and you can sit at your room window or the really nice dining room and watch all this wonderful activity. Staff are very welcoming as soon as you arrive and help you as required. The rooms are really perfection and have comfortable beds, bedside cupboards and lamps, and really nice ensuite with shower and WC. The hostel is so convenient for Oban itself And in about 10 minutes you can find a huge variety of wonderful fish restaurants, gift and souvenir shops, takeaway restaurants, hotels and bars. They’re also so many boat trips to cater for everyone. Get yourself there, you will love it!

Stayed for 4 days with a group of 30. Was excellent. Great staff, good facilities, low prices. Fantastic value for money!!

Yes, I returned to Oban Youth Hostel after 70yrs and had an excellent experience, nice accommodation, beautiful sunny weather. Clean kitchen, not too busy, quite time of the year...but right on the Seafront close to the town centre. Travelled on the boat to Craignure before booking into the Youth Hostel..beautiful sunny day, Had a drink from the reception and sat out enjoying the sun...watching the boats come and go. Saturday morning I again travelled on the boat to Craignure another bright and sunny day, then I caught the bus back to Glasgow

Everything was superb, location is a few minutes away from the center and the staff is super friendly. Facilities are also big and spacious, the kitchen is great for any sorts of cooking. Thank you to the staff for their kindness! I’ll be back :)