Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AF, United Kingdom
#6 of 24 hotels in Oban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 966 hostel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 April 2024
Kanian
IndiaNo bed side socket to charge your phones etc The wash basin in the room was partially clogged.
Huge Hostel with fantastic views of Oban Bay from the Lounge rooms. Very Helpful staff. Near to eateries, town centre, pubs Rooms are comfy Fast wifi
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Aurelio
SwitzerlandIncredibly nice old house, with very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
A
United KingdomClean, friendly and convenient
Great location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Carol
United KingdomWe found the beds and pillows very hard.
The location of the hostel is brilliant with superb views over the bay. Our room was excellent access on the ground floor. with a very large shower/wet room. Perfect for my husband with some mobility problems. Cooking facilities were excellent.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Lín
United KingdomThe showers are a bit violent, lol. The water pressure is immense! I think it's £3 to rent a towel unless you bring your own.
This is a fabulous hostel and has the best view! I love staying here when I visit Oban. It is located a 10 minute walk from the train/bus station and ferry terminal, along the sea. Spacious rooms, with toilet and shower facilities en suite. The beds are slightly short for me (I'm 6 foot) but other than that, quite comfy with solid pillows and a thick, warm duvet. Clean and nice rooms. The staff are very helpful. A lovely quiet lounge downstairs, and another beautiful, large lounge with plenty of seating. Large, well equipped kitchen and dining area with fridges, freezer, air fryer, ovens, plus plenty of storage. Extra breakfast/dining room with loads of space. All with the same, gorgeous and calming view of the ocean and the island of Kerrera. Very affordable as well. Washing machines (and dryers?) available st a charge. Oh, and there is a drying facility, so that clothes can dry overnight (well, it's open at all times), which is very handy.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Elaine
United KingdomNo cons, everything was fab!
Beautiful building with great facilities, clean room, super comfy beds and excellent shower. The staff were so friendly and helpful and there was a lovely laid back atmosphere. The hostel is in a great location, within walking distance of the town, and has a great view. Loved it and we’ll be back!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Romane
FranceThe shower was a little bit violent and the other one was not working.
Best view ever. It was as being in a boat in the middle of the ocean. The bed were super.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Wanchai
ThailandCar park
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Michael
United KingdomPerfectly happy with the whole stay.
Great staff. All the facilities we needed including a good drying room which was invaluable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Lior
IsraelThe location was very nice close to everything by walking, the room was good and the kitchen was full of cookwares.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Rudd
United KingdomFiona on reception was so so welcoming and helpful!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Helen
United KingdomWonderful location with beautiful view from room. Comfortable bed and very warm and friendly welcome.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Anastasiya
United KingdomThe shower was not good
It was clean, quiet and the staff were really nice
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Joan
United StatesAlways a pleasure, such a lovely place.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Kay
United KingdomWe loved it!
Absolutely fabulous. Would have loved to stay longer!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Danika
AustraliaLocation was stunning, beautiful rooms, good breakfast & friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Phileeep
United KingdomGreat hostel... all as expected for a youth hostel. Private room, with a cracking shower!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Anne
United Kingdomgood fun -nice kitchen
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Fraser
United KingdomIts was just we needed for an over night stop breakfast was brilliant.
Great
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Robert
United Kingdomnothing
clean. comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Michael
United KingdomNothing!!!
Excellent location, lovely sea view. Comfortable and clean. Good facilities.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Dramer
United KingdomPowerful shower but you need to soak switch off and soap or drown the place!
Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, and amazing views!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Aria
United KingdomI like that there was a few different rooms to sit in and they were all warm and comfortable. They have an option to add on breakfast but I didn’t go for that, went for extra time in bed instead. The check in was really smooth and friendly. The beds were nice and sturdy and the sheets and covers were soft and warm.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Jennifer
United KingdomVery handy location. Staff were friendly and helpful. No frills (it is a youth hostel) but clean and comfortable. Pleasant communal areas and large kitchen. Good value breakfast can be ordered the night before.
Stayed in February 2024
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