Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AF, United Kingdom
#6 of 25 hotels in Oban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1022 hostel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
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: 24 June 2024
Elizabeth
United StatesGreat views
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Marek
PolandHeck.. Best hostel I have been so far
Look - Oban is rather small town so everything is close. But Youth Hostel is just a street from the bay water. The view from the social rooms is beautiful. The staff is helpful, chatty and caring! On the ground floor you have plenty of space to sit/eat/cook or read a book because there are also separate social rooms. In the room I had a sink with mirror, separate shower (large one!) and separate toilet with a sink. Plenty of facilities for the morning routine. There are lockers if you need some. Beds and sheet are clean and comfy.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Suzanne
United KingdomLovely and hospitable staff. Excellent location with wonderful views of Oban plus value for money. Enjoyed that there was two separate sitting rooms to choose too. Kitchen amenities are excellent.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 21 June 2024
Keith
United KingdomBreakfast was excellent. Beautiful views, en suite shower and toilet facilities. Fiona on reception was very helpful and informative.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Margaret
United KingdomThere was a water fountain running during night on property next door. Had nothing to do with the Hostel, yet sound bothered my partner.
The staff were exceptionally friendly, helpful and accommodating.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Mandy
United KingdomThe shower was a bit weird - to obtain hot water from it you had to turn it up, which also turned up the water pressure. It was like being blasted by a fire hose!
Clean and comfortable accommodation at a value for money price
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Mandy
United Kingdomnothing
super convenient location, wonderful sea views and well equipped, comfortable room and common areas. really friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Harvey
United StatesGreat location.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Lynn
United KingdomSpace nice areas to relax in
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Deborah
United KingdomOur room could have done with a coat of paint and a full length mirror. Better drainage for the shower. New bed linen perhaps.
Staff were amazing both Fiona and the woman with blue hair were so helpful and kind. The living rooms were bright and homely. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need. The location, spot on.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Liz
New Zealandwater pressure in toilets / shower of en suite could have been better.
Good location - great late check in process. Staff lovely!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Teresa
United KingdomIt’s my 5th time to stay here with my family. Always superb!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Scott
United StatesNothing
The facilities and location!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Kevin
United KingdomStaff, kitchen facilities, location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Colin
United KingdomWould benefit from a TV in the room
Great friendly staff very clean room
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Stephen
United StatesGreat location, walkable to most every where in Oban. The staff was very helpful when I had an issue with my car. The breakfast was fantastic! Room was spacious and clean.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Julia
United KingdomNothing
Very friendly staff. Spacious dog friendly room and bathroom .
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Martha
United KingdomYouth hostel experience was a bit lost. 🥺 also felt that the price to stay was too high.
The breakfast was ok for the continental one. A bit pricy for what it was. The staff were brilliant. Beyond the call of duty for staff on Thursday morning
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Andrzej
PolandThe staff were so nice!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Sheila
United KingdomNothing.
Great spacious twin room. Really comfy and quiet.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Kate
United KingdomCreaky 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
Linda
United KingdomWas 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
Barbara
United KingdomThe 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
T
United KingdomYou 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
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