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Oban Youth Hostel

5.0 star property
Waterfront hostel in Oban with a bar

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Oban Youth Hostel overlooks the beautiful bay and provides practical comforts including laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Guests can enjoy drinks at the cozy bar or spend time appreciating the scenery from the garden and terrace areas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₩96,306
₩115,575 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (6 Person)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 20
  • 6 Double Beds and 16 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5AF

What's nearby

  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oban Distillery - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • McCaig's Tower - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 15 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dan's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Oban Chocolate Company - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Oban Youth Hostel

Hostel on the waterfront
You can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar at Oban Youth Hostel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), games, and secured bicycle storage
  • A TV in the lobby, books, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Oban Youth Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and toilet paper
  • Communal kitchens and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 to 10.50 for adults and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4:30 PM - 10:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Reception is open 24 hours from April to October.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 to 10.50 for adults, and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

SYHA Oban Hostel
SYHA Hostel
SYHA Oban
Oban Youth

Frequently asked questions

Is Oban Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Oban Youth Hostel?

As of Nov 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oban Youth Hostel on Dec 12, 2025 start from ₩96,306, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Oban Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Oban Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Oban Youth Hostel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Oban War and Peace Museum and St. John's Cathedral. Oban Distillery and Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds are also within 15 minutes. Oban Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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