4 stars
Flettie - Scotland
January 2012
The Piazza glass-walled family-friendly restaurant at the north pier, Oban, provides hearty Italian food with a fantastic view at a reasonable price.
Windywilson - Scotland
3.5 stars
dstirling - Scotland
5 stars
Domala - Scotland
Excellent location and very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable. Lovely dining area.
amber - Scotland
Islander - England
Robert - England
December 2011
Josh - England
Iona Skye - United States of America
4.5 stars
steve - Scotland
ionabound - England
A really pleasant & easy walk along the sea front from the train/to the ferry, fantastic views across Oban Bay. The new improvements to the rooms are great. No cooked breakfast available when I was there, unless you bring & cook your own.
CMcC - Scotland
Great play to stay, everything very clean, bright and well organised. I had stayed here a number of times in previous years with my family and when I was younger and altough it was good then - the difference now is amazing. Great value sea-front place to stay, within easy walking distance of the town centre.
Morgan Sweeney - England
Glorious and majestic; to sit in the dining room is like being on an ocean liner ploughing down the Firth of Lorne. Friendly clean and safe.
Pankaj Pardasani - India
November 2011
Stephen - England
Excellent stay at Oban hostel. In part, this was due to the fact that it was very quiet. The staff on duty were extremely friendly and helpful. My mother, aged 82, was particularly impressed
aljonno - Wales
Irene - Switzerland
JB - England
Sabine - Germany
me - Scotland
Jim - England
leszeb - England
Nicely re-furbished, clean and warm only downside being no lounge available for reading etc due to water damage from the ceiling.
Sue U. - England
Very nice, smart hostel. Comfy beds with lockers in room. Friendly staff.
Chris - England
October 2011
lovescotland - England
kruis - Netherlands
lufcgeorge - England
JulieVW - Canada
The Lindsays - Scotland
This hostel was superb for our family of 5 - we had a better experience than when staying in many B&B's or hotels
Pete - England
Bill - Scotland
gayle - Australia
GIBB FAMILY - Australia
aussies - Australia
Little Mo - Scotland
Parking at the hostel is limited. Allow ample time to find suitable parking nearby and to negotiate the one way system in the town, especially if you are travelling onwards by ferry.
Norts - England
Well done SYHA, a heat place to stay , luxurious comfort before roughing it on Mull
Misty - Scotland
When doing your own cooking buy your fish from the quayside fish shop. They will even keep it for you if you want to explore. The sandwiches from the green stall beside the ferry are perfect for lunch.
Val from Québec, Canada - Canada
walker - Canada
Judy - Australia
This is a fabulous SYHA. We had a 4 bed room with great ensuite. The kitchen and dining room were also A1. Unfortunately the lounge area was have a ceiling repair done and was unavailable but it too looked like a great area to relax. The location was also fabulous. Not a single negative comment could be found here. Stay again? YES
Nemo Gravis - Scotland
Bob S - England
We enjoyed the very tasty meals at reasonable prices. We appreciated en-suite facilities with instant hot water. Overall we'll be recommending this hostel.
Gordon Stoner - England
KT - England
Recently done up to a flash modern standard. While this was great, it is lacking the usual backpacking atmosphere.
graham bagger - Scotland
daniel - Spain
2.5 stars
batandcat4 - Scotland
Bikerman - England
Stayed for four nights in late Sept'r. The hostel was still very busy which I think is a testament to what a great place this is. Friendly, pleasant, helpful staff and a superbly refurbished building with superb facilities made this an extremely pleasant stay.
Gloria CM - Spain
Lesley - Scotland
If you are looking for a great meal at a reasonable price then Cuan Mor is the place to go.
bookworm - Wales
September 2011
James - England
The beach at Canavan Sands was very quiet with great views to Lismore. The Hostel provides excellent facilities to use cook local produce and the fishmonger near the ferry terminal sells good quality, local fresh fish and shellfish.
DLX - England
James - Peoples Republic of China
judy Kendall - England
tictac - Scotland
midnight runner - England
Excellent Hostel in great position on the sea front. Stayed in a private room (2 bunk beds) with en suite, very good value. Would have liked seperate lights for the beds as you couldnt read in bed. Other than that a very enjoyable stay.
at - Canada
misanna - Scotland
Oban is worthy of a re-visit. I enjoyed especially a walk up to McCaig's Tower and the magnificent views from there. My trip from Oban to Mull and on to Iona was wonderful. A boat trip to Staffa and the other smaller Islands is on my future plans.
Travilin man - Scotland
Knoblich - Germany
haven - England
elizaj - England
Don't miss out on the shellfish site alongside the Caledonian Terminal. Fresh and econimic and absolutely delicious. I will return personally just for the huge selection of fresh fish. Oysters are not explensive and are advertised as being good for the brain.
Don T - England
Great stopover for my journey to the Outer Hebrides.
Jacqui - Scotland
I would echo other guests comments here and say that Oban Youth Hostel is more of a hotel than a hostel. It is beautifully spacious, clean and well designed/equipped. There is access to everything you could possibly need and want. I chose to have dinner in the hostel on the night that I stayed and for just over £7.00 I enjoyed a wonderful quality, wholesome and beautifully presented meal (salmon, mashed sweet potato, garden veg and a hollindaise sauce- yum!). The chef could not have been more friendly and accomodating and it is certainly a Hostel that I would highly recommend and indeed return to.
lla - Switzerland
amazing hostel! we had one of the new furnished rooms. would recommend it anytime. great spot for visiting the isles around Oban and making day trips.
2 stars
simplysmashing - England
The Lodge is very basic and Isjust somewhere to sleep. not particularly cheap. £10 more would have got me warmth and comfort.
thc1 - Scotland
Edwardk - Scotland
Great stopping off point for the ferries to the isles
Alan - England
An excellent conversion resulting in a hostel with a luxurious "feel"
Tina - England
hannah - England
Jude - England
Sigi - Germany
fromGap - France
olivier - France
Judith - England
Age is no barrier at all and there is a good range but if you are not in a private room and dont want a top bunk - get there early! If you have not got transport it is well worth booking a breakfast when you check in - saves carrying loads of food around and they are extremely good value in comparison with local cafes.
Dianne - New Zealand
We find a thin, quick-drying towel works better than a thick bulky one and does not take up so much space. Use a face cloth to dry the drips after showering so your towel does not get saturated.
jane - England
Anbe - England
me - England
adelaide couple - Australia
Perfect spot for travel to other parts of Scotland, in particular Mull and Iona - very efficient ferry services. Oban has a lot going for it, too, being a thriving harbour with many great eating places.
carryoncampers - England
The chocolate shop down the road (into town) does amazing hot chocolate. The chilli one was really hot!
Lavalady - England
Fraser - England
very comfortable upgraded facilities, wonderful views in a great location.
kath - England
Becs - Scotland
Try and explore areas of Argyll you may not have thought of- Mid Argyll and Kilmartin where the Scotti tribe first reached Scotland from Ireland. The Crinan Canal and the extensive woodland walks- don't just stick to Oban and the Isles-get out there and explore something hidden!
jerome - France
great place, by the sea, great town, everything is nice around here. take a ticket to visit mull and have a great time. i know i did
andwil001 - Scotland
August 2011
Oban has fantastic transport links and something for everyone either in the town or in the surrounding locality. Brilliant hostel and fabulous upgrade..still one of the best views in the world from your breakfast table.
Flite - England
Fantastic location, super facilities, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Excellent
glyncooper - England
first time that i stayed at oban and was really impressed will certainly stay again
Manuel - Germany
Sarah Marlenheim France - France
We spent three memorable nights at Oban Hostel. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and the Hostel facilites having been just refurbished were great. We enjoyed the meals, breakfast and evening meal, which were varied and plentiful. We were able to visit Mull, the Oban Distillary which is worth a visit (I finally learned how whisky's made !!) and taste some great fish and chips on Oban sea-front. All in all a great family holiday.
brigitte - France
Tom- Austria - Austria
anon27 - Scotland
Thepiper - Scotland
HappyMan - Switzerland
Braidwood family - England
Lauriegrace - United States of America
Beautiful facility, gorgeous view, kind and efficient staff! Able to get our laundry done quickly and efficiently, breakfast was hearty, the dorm was quiet, and the hostel is not too far a walk from the train or ferry station. (Did I mention the VIEW???!). I stayed with my elderly mother and two young children and found it warm and welcoming. I would recommend it to anyone traveling to beautiful Oban.
ROUYER BRUN - France
ooo - Scotland
Yong - England
sea food! do not forget to go to the palce to eat sea food
scabrous - England
Lovely place with wonderful sea views.
Skyenut - England
A beautiful hostel ten minutes walk from the Railway station at the other side of the bay with beautiful views of the islands. Well worth a visit the staff were very welcoming and helpful =D
x - England
Fenton - England
A superb hostel which has just been refurbished, The accommodation is excellent, clean fresh and comfortable.
hosteller1 - Scotland
Eva - Sweden
screenname - England
McIntyre Family - Scotland
Just refurbished and a great job done. Facilities first rate, including laudries and bike storage. Staff were excellent and really helpful despite it being a really busy opening week. We had a family room for 4 and it worked out great. I'd have no hesitation in recommending it.
Dos - Germany
Stay there it is fantastic !!! Dirrct at the Bay
Elynn - United States of America
It had just reopened the day before when I stayed there and they were still working out a few kinks in the system, but the staff was very helpful, it was a beautiful location, and the facilities were really nice.
Kathy - Scotland
Lolo - Scotland
Kazza - England
Stayed in the Lodge during the first week after refurbishment. Had a fantastic stay and would recommend to anyone who enjoys a relaxed atmosphere, fantastic facilities and sea views thrown in. One not to be missed!!
Delas Eric - France
Josephine - Scotland
Dont miss the round Oban Bay one hour sight seeing trip. Seal Island is fantastic for all ages.
cmh283 - Scotland
xxxxxxxxx - England
Jean - Scotland
Take the ferry to Lismore with cycles. Remember to allow plenty time to return for ferry, so that the lovely Scott doesn't have to taxi you in his van to catch the last ferry! Friendly locals, beautiful scenery, and much emptiness.
3 stars
Cath - Scotland
September 2010
Walker - England
Good stop off point on the way to the islands, excellent kitchen & drying room.
Old timer - England
jp - Wales
Do not stay at this hostel if you need to rest, as many of its clients are hear for the social ameneties of oban rather than for tradional YH pursuits
betty - Germany
g - Wales
August 2010
alisjude - England
Gordon - Scotland
Row - Australia
Oban hostel is in a great location - walking distance to rail, ferry and shops with a great view from the lounge. It's very clean and comfortable not to mention a great stepping off place or base for exploring the islands.
Twofamilies - Germany
li - Netherlands
Brian - England
We had a hostel meal- good food and friendly kitchen staff. Recommended
Oregon, USA - United States of America
The trip to Mull/Iona is a great activity in the Oban area. The Oban distillery is a fine place to visit too. A friend had a great walk north of the hostel to the next beach and town (although most of the walk near the water is on the road), and took a bus back to Oban. The McCrag's has great views and the homes on the hill are fun to see. Tesco has wonderful selections for self-catering - don't miss it.
Alison - England
Anna Coch - Spain
PM - England
Mursley Man - England
Mieke - Netherlands
SILVERMILK - England
Stéphane CARTI - France
harry - England
Sandra - Switzerland
andie - England
Revgis - England
Jen - England
Naath & Nikki - Netherlands
We enjoyed our stay in the Oban hostel- it was nice to sit in the comfortable couches/chairs in the warm TV-room while watching the rain outside. The rooms are good but the best part was when we got to move to the Oban Flat, great rooms with a bath in the bathroom, nice! (One thing we can't stop wondering about tho- why on earth is there a dead lizard hanging outside the Oban Flat building? We found it kinda gross to be honest). There's enough to do in and around Oban, especially the Oban chocolate factory is worth visiting, it's really close to the hostel and they have the most delicious white chocolate fondue you can imagine! Two small points of improvement were the tables in the dining room which felt really sticky and dirty, even tho we tried cleaning them a million times. The other point is the door of the drying room which can't be closed - that doesn't really seem to fit the 'green' and 'environment-friendly' ideology of the hostel.
bradicle - England
July 2010
Traveler - United States of America
Nana - Germany
Alice - England
Very friendly hostel. Evening meals were excellent.
Rupert Pumpkin - England
Neil - Scotland
Cycling Viking - Scotland
Angelika - Germany
G Boyd - Scotland
pilgramsdorfer - Wales
Lovelife - Vietnam
dancingthroughlife - England
motorcyclist. - Scotland
Local shops good, fish and chip shop good, and Tesco's supermarket first class.Moto
pmb75 - England
paul_o - Netherlands
monique - Netherlands
loris - Italy
Muddy - Germany
jessica - England
georget64 - Wales
sabo - Scotland
1 stars
Beebee - Scotland
Arthur - England
Ute - Germany
oban has one of the nicest youth hostels i have been so far. when you are in oban check out iona but the best thing about oban i found is one oyster for 65p at the port and four or five langustines for about five pounds...
dbn - United States of America
June 2010
Bernie - England
Jaybev - Canada
Beautiful building along the Esplanade overlooking the harbour. Great views from the windows. Unfortunately, while there was room for my wife a 2nd night, I had to vacate and find another spot just down the street. The staff was pleasant and helpful.
peterwad - England
Gareth Foster - England
speleovercors - England
lesley - Scotland
Prime position in Oban. Excellent base for island hopping.
kingfisher - England
duncan - England
Vincent - France
May 2010
jacqui.t - England
Maslow - Scotland
Fantastic views and convenience. Excellent range of activities to pursue. Coastal route is exceptional.
crobertson - Scotland
deej517 - Scotland
M.Thompson - England
An excellent Youth Hostel in all respects
d'haenens - Belgium
April 2010
Ailsa - Scotland
Oban is great as a base for Mull and Iona but often the little islands get forgotten. Oban is a great base for walking the islands of Kerrera, Seil and Luing. These islands can be walked in one day and have a great variety of scenery.
Johnston B - Scotland
Lorna414 - England
A fantastic location with friendly staff, we'll definitely stay again
alex - England
Anand - India
Enjoy on its full. Dont miss seal life snactuary
lux - Belgium
Claire - Scotland
Don't order the breakfast at Oban it's terrible and not enough food if you've an active day planned.
DAP - England
March 2010
A comfortable, clean, accommodating and welcoming hostel ideally situated for travellers to the Hebrides
ronmac - Scotland
Loved sitting at the big bay windows and looking out to see. Very close to town centre. Had a good feed at Tesco supermarket cafe which is much cheaper than the pubs.
Irene de groot - England
I thoroughly enjoyed the boat from Oban to Mull and our walk up Ben More. Had no idea Mull was so beautiful.
Johnny McMont - Scotland
agnes - France
w.fort - Scotland
john elliot - Scotland
February 2010
rocklad - England
R. Ashman - England
eucalyptus - France
January 2010
Prince Bishop - England
I thoroughly recommend this hostel. I stayed in the newer building at the back. Excellent well equiped kitchen with EVERYTHING you need. Bathrooms are immaculate, warm and comfortable and showers are a pleasure to use. Beds are comfortable and the carpets are clean. This building is as warm as toast in the winter. Staff are very helpful and reception is manned (and womanned) all the time. In the older victorian building there is a lovely TV room overlooking the bay. Security is good (bring a padlock for room lockers).
Gandalf - Scotland
Good Hostel to stay at if you are visiting either the immediate area (lots of walking/climbing opportunities) or travelling to the islands off the west coast of Scotland as ferries leave from the Town.
Paula - Australia
rote_zora - Germany
December 2009
The location is nice, directly on the shore and only a few minutes walk from the city centre. The staff was very friendly and helpfull. Unfortunately the shower in our room didn't work and one of the others had only cold water...And there are only a few lockers, so you simply have to trust in your room mates. I liked Oban for the wonderful wildlife: I saw a seal in the harbour, and there were Eider ducks and Black Guillemots nesting there. I liked the visit of the island Kerrera, opposite of the harbour, too. There is a small ferry going there and you can have a nice walk all around the island, which doesn't take to long.Try it out! :-)
fellsman69 - England
Friendly comfortable youth hostel - great as a base for cycling the quiet roads and lonely Glens nearby. Easy to get to by rail.
paul - New Zealand
November 2009
WarriorAl - Scotland
This is the third time I have stayed in Oban YH and I haver never yet been disappointed. Would not hesitate to recommend.
nothing - Scotland
walk to the end of the raod for a dark sky experience
Steph - Australia
Seumas - Scotland
All hostels are great, some better for cyclists than others. My 5 star cycling hostels are - Tomintoul, Durness, Tongue, Minigaff and Oban
Ken - England
Daniel - Germany
khalinche - Scotland
October 2009
johnd - England
Sadie - Scotland
x - United States of America
GOGS - Scotland
NOT ENOUGH SECURITY FOR VALUBLES BIG CONCERN AS THIS COULD CAUSE A HOLIDAY TO BE SPOILT
charlie284 - Scotland
E.A. Varley - England
Easy to get to the hostel and the setting is glorious, with great views of the harbour and out to sea. The full Scottish breakfast was excellent value for money and delicious.
- Australia
anonymous - England
cédric - Switzerland
September 2009
KAtie - England
Vicky - England
Great place to stop off before setting out for the islands!
Davey m - England
Mm - Scotland
travels09 - United States of America
Really close to the town center, gorgeous views, and very friendly staff.
sara - Scotland
Travelers - Germany
Hannah - England
Thank you very much. The staff were especially helpful, printing off train details for my onward journey and providing really good recommendations for food in the evening. A lovely hostel with a really nice atmosphere.
Horizon - England
Emma Jarvis - England
Edward Kellow - Scotland
This hostel is excellently situated in a grand old house - I always stay here when in Oban
Duncan - England
There is not a very good selection of eating places. Especially so considering Oban is supposed to be Scotland's premier place for seafood. The two main fish and chip outlets didn't seem very 'inviting'. However, there are several good places for self-catering shopping.
Britta - England
alfie - England
Mhoira - England
Prime location, but lacking in atmosphere.
kp - Australia
Mef - England
August 2009
Marie - England
Nicole Dailcroix - France
t - Scotland
judy - England
Zbig - Wales
Phil Butler - Scotland
London Kiwi - England
Friendly and welcoming but its a long and exposed walk from town if its raining so have the wet weather gear handy! Obans is a lovely place and a good base for trips out to the islands if you have limited time.
jess - England
Walkabouttom - Scotland
Gamamola - Germany
J. Martins - Portugal
Seoras - Scotland
Angelika + Alina - Germany
July 2009
Bofa Trekker - Scotland
great seafront location in "big old house" type hostel, lots of dolphins in bay! few minutes on foot into town along bay.
Schaller-Monsees - Germany
Dave - England
stevemu - Scotland
great hostel , the room i was in had a sea view that holels would charge the earth for , also plenty space in the room
K Robertson - Scotland
excellent location and lovely views. Facilities very good.
silverbiker - Scotland
car parking can be a problem at busy times.
Boss - England
Maz - Malaysia
The hostel is in good location, excellent view! The facilities are not luxury but enough for comfort. Secure and friendly service with loads of smiles! Very good value for money. Didn't have enough, hence 2 weekend stay within 3 weeks!
patrick - Sweden
Chad - England
The hostel was very clean and tidy and the staff were extremely helpful. The hostel was located a very short 5 minute walk into town which was packed with restaurants. We ate in Cuan Mor(?) which I can highly recommend. Overall the hostel was excellent value. Thank you.
Jon - England
The Hood - Switzerland
john mills - Scotland
Alastair - England
anne - England
June 2009
arisaidh - Spain
Friendly and efficient staff, willing to do whatever is necessary to "make it work". Clean facilities and pleasant surroundings. Oban SYHA is a hostel that I return to over and over.
TheJesmondCyclist - Germany
Freda - England
MARMOT - England
No hostel food at present, but bars not far away.
Georgina - England
If you are staying in Oban, consider visiting some of the nearby islands like Lismore and Kerrera brfore heading off to the better known destinations like Mull and Iona.
Essex Boy - England
A clean and well appointed hostel. Oban is well situated for ferry connections to Mull, Iona and Staffa. Coming from Fort William is much quicker by citylink bus than rail.
alex - Scotland
boomerang kate - Scotland
spacious -fab location-friendly staff- recommend the grassy knoll close by -where one can watch the sunset over the isles-MAGIC- WONDERFUL intro to the hebridean delights-good kick off port for exploration to the western isles.
Margaret - England
John - Scotland
When traveling by bike a good route from Obanon quiet roads and with superb coastal scenery is to take the ferry to Craignure then the Fishnish to Lochaline ferry and then on via Strontian and Acharacle to Mallaig
jean Hardman - England
Dougie - England
Qban is a well run and efficient hostel.The staff are accommodating and pleasant and the location is first rate for access to the Hebrides.
col - England
Direcleit - Scotland
May 2009
I had an extremely pleasant one-night stay and cannot praise the staff highly enough for their friendliness and helpfulness. I even managed to squeeze in a trip to Kerrera before catching the afternoon ferry to Barra.
logosten - France
paulfenwick - England
freesail - England
jim - England
Ashley - England
blue cyclist - Scotland
none - Switzerland
Emmanuel - France
April 2009
Debcole - Scotland
This is the first SYHA hostel we have been to with our children The staff couldnt have been more friendly or welcoming