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Reviews of Oban Youth Hostel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AF, United Kingdom

#6 of 25 hotels in Oban

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Review Score

Based on 1002 hostel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Efficient and friendly staff, very helpful and accompanying. Two thumbs up!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    10
    Absolutely fabulous, beats som 5 star hotels
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing perfect Fiona was a friendly efficient and wonderful host

    Fabulous views, quiet location but 10 mins to town walking with fab views

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    10
    Great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good.

    View. Location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    9.0
    Ideal for a cycling holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing on the strength of this visit.

    All the staff were very helpful and friendly. Laundry facilities were very welcome. Common areas were very clean and comfortable. Room was a good size, and the shower was excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    10
    Best Hostel Ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room (6 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    It was amazing for our group of 6. We got a private room. The staff was amazing and friendly. Facilities were very cleans.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    9.0
    It’s lovely place to stay with friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleaness of mattress

    It’s cozy inside. And the hostel location is loacted next to the sea. Beautiful scenery ever

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

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

    Location excellent..fabulous views

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

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

    Nothing

    Everything first class. Definitely recommend.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: May 6, 2024

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

    location, view from the room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

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

    Excellent location and spacious quiet rooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was really nice

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

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

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

    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: May 2, 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: May 1, 2024

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

    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: April 30, 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 from a mobile device

    Breathtaking views

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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

    Maria in reception was great!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    9.0
    great little hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Very Good Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 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: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Incredibly nice old house, with very friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

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

    NA

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

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

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

    Clean, friendly and convenient

    Great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 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: April 13, 2024

    9.0
    The loveliest place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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

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