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Reviews of Oban Youth Hostel 5 stars

Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AF, United Kingdom

#6 of 25 hotels in Oban

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Review score

Based on 989 hostel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    I would come back and would reccomend to friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location excellent..fabulous views

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Excellent start to our holiday. Congratulations to excellent staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything first class. Definitely recommend.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    An earlier check in time would have been nice. Checked in at 3pm. Didn't realize that we could have used all the communal areas earlier as the main door was closed until 4 pm. Took some time to realise that access was via the back entrance which wasn't immediately obvious.

    We are on reflection really happy with the experience as a whole. It is in a great location and very clean and comfortable with all amenities needed. Great vegan breakfast and the staff were very helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    location, view from the room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Quiet rooms, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location and spacious quiet rooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was really nice

    The service was exceptional. The staff was really helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    Good place to stay in Oban, nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are ok but a bit oldish, I found common places (like the kitchen) not very clean but is also because the guests who don't clean after use

    The location, the spaces, the chill staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location, great views friendly staff don’t hesitate to stay there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was fine, shower had a bit of mould but really nothing to complain about at all.

    Fabulous location. Husband and I stayed in an en-suite room in the annex. Great sea view and good walk into town about 10 minutes. Great value, there is a kitchen so you can make tea etc. all good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Friendly staff and good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly warm welcome, late check in available, very good value for money, large room with comfy beds, self service kitchen, easy check out. Just overall a great experience!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Group of 6 bikers sharing a dormitory… mega clean facilities and excellent value for money.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Family Room (6 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breathtaking views

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Be mindful you need to climb a lot of stairs to your room.

    Maria in reception was great!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    great little hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the showers are odd, either the water pressure is manageable but cold or it is warm but extremely powerful like a bit painful! i took it as a free massage 😅

    the location is superb, the views amazing, dorm room was big and airy, it is clean, the kitchen has everything, the staff were super friendly and helpful, there's two comfortable lounges i was able to do some work from

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Very Good Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Incredibly nice old house, with very friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    The best hostel in the West Coast of Scotland which gives amazing coastal views!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    Amazing location, best views, awesome lounges, friendly staff! The best youth hostel stay for me!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Warm welcome. Lovely staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, friendly and convenient

    Great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    We very much enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We 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

    9.0
    The loveliest place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Beautiful building, clean rooms, super comfy beds and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (6 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No 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

    9.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car park

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Brilliant base for a party of anglers. All the facilities we needed and excellent staff on site.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfectly 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fiona on reception was so so welcoming and helpful!

    Stayed in March 2024

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