Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AF, United Kingdom
#6 of 25 hotels in Oban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1010 hostel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 December 2023
Frik
RomaniaWe had to take the whole room at only 160 euros per night clean but a little cold free parking
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Robert
United Kingdomno glass for drinking water in the room
clean. good cooking facilities. they’ve put lamps in the room now.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Mar
United KingdomThey offer Scottish breakfast with only vegan haggis. I appreciate the option of having vegan/vegetarian breakfast nonetheless they should also have normal breakfast for meat lovers and this was not the case for the haggis. Somehow disappointed as we wanted to try a real Scottish breakfast.
Very nice hostel for bringing your dog. Friendly staff and very well located
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Andy
United KingdomNothing
Kitchen, staff, views, other friendly guests👍
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Andy
United KingdomNothing
Kitchen
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
43keg
United KingdomMaybe curtains around the bunks. More privacy and less disturbance from lights etc.
I did not eat there. The location and view was stunning.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Grace
United KingdomExcellent facility. Staff, superb . Will certainly be back.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Robert
United KingdomMore ventilation in the kitchen would be good
I stayed in a private room, not a dormitory, in a building slughtly detached from the main hostel. The facilties were functional but excellent - double bed, clean private bathrroom and quiet location. The shared kitchen was spotless, welll-equipped and, everything was in good condition, including the non-stick pans.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Samantha
United KingdomThe staff we're lovely and very welcoming. The hostel was warm and beautiful inside, also sea views from the lounge and kitchen. The rooms and beds were clean and comfy. I will definitely stay here again when visiting Oban.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Andrewcurry
United Kingdomgreat staff, clean and comfy rooms. Nice kitchen.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Bee
SingaporeNothing
The heater room which help us dry all our wet down jacket when we caught into rain hiking Ben devis .. thank you very much !! Will highly recommend it !!!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Rona
United KingdomNothing
Fabulous - one of the best hostels in Scotland. Well maintained hostel with friendly staff and excellent facilities. Spacious public rooms with amazing sea views yet cosy and well heated in winter. Good value for money out of season, would highly recommend.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Shaw
United KingdomNothing that we didn’t like.
Nice warm welcome. Room was very clean. Comfy beds and bedding. Dog was always made very welcome and loved by the staff and other guests.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Sean
IrelandVery helpful and friendly staff couldn't be nicer.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Vale
United KingdomNoisy heating/ventilation
Large, clean family room, friendly staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Sean
IrelandNothing
Friendly staff an the facilities clean and tidy
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Joyce
United KingdomNothing
Very friendly welcome. Lower bunk bed allocated as requested. Warm comfy bed. Beautiful view from bedroom and lounges.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Simon
CanadaNice location. Not too far of a walk to town. Parking was also nice to have.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Veeresh
GermanyThe shower can have more hooks to hang our towels and a mop to push the water would be apt as the shower is inside the room.
great views out of the window.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Helen
United KingdomJust an issue with the boiler meant no hot water in our building for the duration. Not their fault and a discount offered as soon as we arrived so it was dealt with.
Fab location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Orin
United Statespricey but everything is there i guess.
polish staffer was exceptionally helpful. stunning views
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Sylvia
United KingdomRoom was spacious with a sea view! Excellent bedside light, adjustable heating. Staff (Fiona) extremely informative about local walks. Kitchen/lounge (in the back extension) was clean, large and comfortable. There was even a wall mounted TV!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Julia
United KingdomStaff was amazing!!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Maxine
GermanyNothing, I would absolutely stay here again in a heartbeat!
Really nice comfortable room. The beds were EXCEPTIONALLY comfortable. When I checked in and had questions, staff at the desk were really helpful and friendly. I loved the drying room where my wet clothes were dried within an hour. The showers were very powerful and the facilities were clean. The kitchen amenities were also great. I only paid £26 for a bunk in the female only dorm, which had a lovely view and was warm.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Naomi
United KingdomN/A
great location
Stayed in September 2023
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