Oban SYHA Hostelling Scotland
Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AF, United Kingdom –
Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 686 reviews)
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This property is 9 minutes walk from the beach. Located on the seafront, Oban Youth Hostel offers rooms with private toilets and showers, and is just 10 minutes’ walk from Oban rail and bus stations. Kitchen and lounge facilities, free on-site parking and free bicycle storage are also provided.
An internet hotspot, laundry facilities and luggage storage are available. Full English and continental breakfasts are on offer in the modern dining room and snacks and drinks can be bought in the on-site shop.
Oban is known as “The Gateway to the Isles" and the ferry port is just a 15-minute walk from the hostel. Oban Distillery is only a 10-minute walk away and features a Sensory and Flavours Tour which runs regularly throughout the day. The impressive McCaig’s Tower is a 15-minute walk away.
This is our guests' favourite part of Oban, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Oban! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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Situated in the best rated area in Oban, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2
Breakfast info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
Free private parking available on-site
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Oban Youth Hostel is a beautiful Victorian building recently refurbished to 5 Star Standard. It is the only 5 Star SYHA youth hostel outside Edinburgh. The youth hostel sits on a sea front location with views over the Firth of Lorne and to the Inner Hebrides.
Property surroundings –
Closest landmarks
- Corran Halls 0.2 miles
- Dunstaffnage Castle 2.9 miles
- Kilmartin House Museum 19.5 miles
- Inveraray Castle 19.9 miles
Closest airports
- Glasgow Airport 55.5 miles
- Islay Airport 59 miles
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Restaurant
Cuisine: Scottish
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, High tea
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Facilities of Oban SYHA Hostelling Scotland Great facilities! Review score, 8.1
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Outdoors
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Library
- Golf course (within 3 km) (Additional charge)
Food & Drink
- Kid meals (Additional charge)
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying (Additional charge)
- Packed lunches
- Laundry (Additional charge)
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
General
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
- English
- German
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prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking for more than 9 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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All bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of SYHA and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).
ndividual reservations (Up to 8 persons) - can cancel free of charge until 7 days before the arrival date. If cancelled within the 7 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.
Groups reservations (more than 9 persons) - different policies and additional supplements will apply.
No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel.
Should guests be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by SYHA National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancellation request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.
From the age of 5 to 15 years, young people must be accompanied by a parent or guardian of the same gender when booking a bed within shared accommodation. Parties with young children (under 5 years) will only be accommodated in private rooms, where available
SYHA advise that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when travelling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodation is available. There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.
Please inform Oban SYHA Hostelling Scotland in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. SYHA will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to collect keys, will be emailed to you.
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