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Oban Youth Hostel

5.0 star property
Hostel with a bar, near Oban Ferry Terminal

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Front of property
Interior entrance
Staircase
Property amenity
Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi
Oban Youth Hostel overlooks the beautiful bay and provides practical comforts including laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Guests can enjoy drinks at the cozy bar or spend time appreciating the scenery from the garden and terrace areas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Freezer
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Freezer
Stovetop
Pet friendly
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Freezer
Stovetop
Pet friendly
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Freezer
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Room, Ensuite (6 Person)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Freezer
Stovetop
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Freezer
Stovetop
Pet friendly
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Cabin

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Freezer
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 20
  • 6 Double Beds and 16 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Oban is home to Oban Youth Hostel. Oban Ferry Terminal and Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Ardchattan Priory Garden and An Cala are also worth visiting.
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Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5AF

What's nearby

  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oban Distillery - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • McCaig's Tower - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ganavan Sands - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 15 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪George Street Fish & Chip Shop - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Oban Youth Hostel

Hostel near Oban Ferry Terminal
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Oban Youth Hostel. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Oban Youth Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with microwaves, stovetops, and freezers
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 to 10.50 for adults and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Reception is open 24 hours from April to October.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 to 10.50 for adults, and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

SYHA Oban Hostel
SYHA Hostel
SYHA Oban
Oban Youth

Frequently asked questions

Is Oban Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 7.5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Oban Youth Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Oban Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Oban Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Oban Youth Hostel located?

Situated in Oban, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Oban War and Peace Museum and Oban Ferry Terminal. St. John's Cathedral and Oban Distillery are also within 15 minutes. Oban Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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