Oban
About About this youth hostel
Surrounded by miles of beautiful countryside and dramatic coastline, Oban Youth Hostel is within easy walking distance of the town centre and comprises two buildings - the original Victorian villa and a modern lodge to the rear. Both buildings offer high quality accommodation in private en-suite rooms and comfortable shared dorms, all with lockers and bedside lighting and many with sea views.
WiFi is free and other facilities include: a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, a comfy lounge with views over the Firth of Lorne an excellent drying room, laundry and secure cycle storage with bike washing facilities. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.
The lodge is perfect for groups wanting their own space and can be hired separately from the main building.
The hostel is right on the seafront, close to the ferry port, and we’re happy to accommodate guests catching early ferries to the islands.
Oban is a dog-friendly hostel. If you would like to book yourself and your dog into the hostel, please phone the hostel direct on +44 (0) 1631 562 025 to check availability. There is a small charge of £7.50 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
‘Wee’ and Full Breakfast available (Please remember to pre-book)
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Seafront location with stunning views
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- Perfect base for island hopping
- On the Caledonian Way Cycle route
- Walking distance from all local restaurants, bars and shops
- Dog Friendly and great for families
- Licensed, serving local beers and wine
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Oban Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
07:00 - 10:00 and 16:00 - 22:00
Check in
16:30 - 21:30 (late check in by prior arrangement with the hostel)
Check out
Check out by 10am
Access Hours
Guests in private rooms do not have to vacate during the day (though cleaners will require access). Guests arriving before check in time are welcome to leave their luggage in the secure store
Amenities
Access with limited mobility
Alcohol Licence
Bike Store
Catering
Drying Room
En Suite Rooms
Family Rooms
Free Parking (limited on-site) p
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Free Wifi
Group catering packages available on request and by prior arrangement
Guest Kitchen
Laundry Room
Lounge/TV Room
Luggage Store
Packed Lunches Available
Pet Dogs Welcome
Private Rooms
Secure Lockers
Shopping Nearby
Suitable for Groups
Suitable for Wheelchair Users
Towel Hire
Guest Reviews
18/09/2025
Great stayM
18/09/2025
I don't think you can get a better location than Oban Youth Hostel. It sits right on the front of the water, and you get a wonderful view wether having breakfast, sitting in the lounge watching to or just reading…, or in the little room whose name has left me in between the kitchen and the lounge where you can also retreat to and just simply take in the view! The staff at this hostel are very friendly, everywhere was kept well clean. A well stocked kitchen and comfy beds and spacious bedroom!WHW2025
15/09/2025
One of the best youth hostels we've been to!Tino
10/09/2025
An excellent private en suite room with comfortable double, great shower and a view of the sea, couldn't ask for more! Very good value.Chrissie
10/09/2025
Perfect location in Oban, within easy reach of facilities and public transport. Ferries to islands nearby. Very comfortable room. Friendly staff. This is a great place to stay.Heather
06/09/2025
Lovely hostel. The best location and very smart downstairs.Joe
02/09/2025
Great hostel , friendly helpful staff , wonderful location and view.I last stayed here 42 years ago .I'ts much more luxurious now and the view is still as great.Fiona
01/09/2025
The hostel was a lovely welcoming space with great communal facilities and comfortable rooms.A Jones
31/08/2025
I'm so impressed by Hostelling Scotland's hostels! Oban hostel has a great location with friendly staff. Would come again and recommend it to any others any time. Thanks for such great hospitality!Amy Fallon
31/08/2025
The check in was easy, the beds are very comfortable, the location is perfect, communal furnishings are high qualityAM
31/08/2025
We were happy to stay here. Beautiful view!!Family Herbster
30/08/2025
Great location good transport choices . Lots of Local amenities. Stay very grand helpful. Hostel very clean good facilities.Susan
29/08/2025
Excellent.
27/08/2025
Great youth hostel. Overnight stay on route to Barra. Good value. Warm, clean and comfortable with friendly staff.Anna C
27/08/2025
Really beautiful location!Holger S.
26/08/2025
We would happily stay at Oban YH againSteve Winson
25/08/2025
Incredibly clean and friendly hostel, perfect base for a west coast adventure!Matilda
22/08/2025
A Scottish hostel at its best - business as usual saying very clean, all infrastructure you need, very friendly staff - and a wonderful lookout. Thank you for the great time!Werner Roggenkemper Zürich
22/08/2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The facilities at the hostel are perfect for families, very clean and comfortable and it's in a great location.Alison
14/08/2025
Nice people, perfect place to stay with the Kids, excelent kitchen with all you need, we defenetly come again!Theresa
13/08/2025
All the facilities were spotlessly clean and modern, especially the common area kitchens. My private room even boasted sea views across the car park and was very spacious. The wee breakfast was the perfect start for the day. I would definitely stay here again.Melanie
13/08/2025
Lovely view, fabulous staff, very comfortable stay.Jane
12/08/2025
Located just a short walk from Oban's shopping centre, the hostel is the ideal place to stay. The staff are friendly and helpful and the hostel has everything you would hope for, including a TV lounge. The cooked breakfast was a bonus.PiperBob
11/08/2025
Great hostel will definitely use again.Chris on reception was very helpful with check-in and his local knowledge.Allan .
10/08/2025
Perfect stay and wonderful view from the Lounge and the breakfast room!Yes
09/08/2025
The hostel is a great place to stay with easy access to the ferry terminal. The staff are friendly and the hostel is clean and comfortable , with good kitchen facilities and breakfast. Overall it was a positive experience and we would definitely stay there again .Karen
06/08/2025
One of the best hostel in the UK. Just wanted to stay longer.Martin Demers
06/08/2025
Family, group & single hosteler friendly, catering for all needs & requirements.Best of all, no TV's to distract you from your holiday.Steve Kirby
02/08/2025
It was a 'stopover hostel' on a tour (by car - at 94 that's the only means of transport left to me!) of Scotland, and fulfilled its purpose perfectlyGeorge
02/08/2025
A great location with good facilitiesHannah
Reasons to visit
Oban is often referred to as the 'Gateway to the Isles'.
With regular ferries to the Inner Hebridean islands of Mull, Coll, Tiree or Iona, it's a great base if you intend to go island hopping!
But before you head off there's lots to discover in and around the town itself.
Nearby attractions include Oban Distillery, McCaig’s Tower, St Columba’s Cathedral and Oban War & Peace Museum. Famous for its local seafood, Oban boasts many good restaurants, bars and shops. For the more adventurous, scuba diving and sailing are available locally.
Find your sea legs with a short jaunt over to a neighbouring island - Kerrera - rugged and unspoiled and home to beautiful Gylen Castle. Visit McCaig's tower, a ten minute drive from the hostel with panoramic views across the Sound of Mull. Explore Easdale Island Folk Museum and get a fascinating insight into the history of slate mining in the local area.
