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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 1011 hostel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Very well equipped kitchen and great location for getting ferries.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Great spacious twin room. Really comfy and quiet.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Creaky floors in annex meant we woke at 5am when our upstairs neighbour got up (maybe request an upstairs room) Bear in mind even an en-suite annex room is in a hostel and amenities are basic - take all your own toiletries eg soap for shower and bear in mind you’ll need to go to the shared kitchen to make your morning tea - that said, for the price and location we were very happy with our choice

    Convenient location - short walk to town and right on the sea front Stunning views from the front across the bay - benches and seating outside Sea views from annex as well as main building Well equipped kitchen with plenty of space and everything expected in a hostel plus tea, coffee available Much better price than anything else for night of our stay

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Impressed! Would return! Great for either son on a trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was a little cold in room and towels ought to be provided in double toom cost as not cheap despite Youth Hostel. Generally though was really pleasant surprised at standard and would not hesitate to re book same room.

    The room size, bed comfort and view from 224 fabulous! Nice to have good shower in room and Marta helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    Great hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cooker was a bit tricky to light the first time.

    Friendly, helpful staff. Two comfortable lounges with views out to the sea, Spacious bedroom, didn't get stuffy when we had to shut the windows due to the weather. A well equipped kitchen and a handy water heater always on with boiling water for tea. The free bathroom towel on arrival.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Has a safe bike storage, great facilities, communal kitchen was fab for chat
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You don’t know with whom you will sleep, and they might snore like a beast, but that is how it is in shared accommodations!! Great place overall

    Great spot, great staff,

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Absolutely fabulous, beats som 5 star hotels
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 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: 21 May 2024

    10
    Great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good.

    View. Location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 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: 18 May 2024

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

    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: 15 May 2024

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

    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: 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

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