About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Oban Backpackers in Oban offers a hostel with free WiFi, a lounge, shared kitchen, and communal TV room. Guests enjoy amenities such as a coffee shop, games room, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Breakfast and Dining: A continental buffet breakfast is served with fresh pastries, fruits, and juice. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. The on-site coffee shop provides additional dining options. Local Attractions: Corran Halls is a 3-minute walk away, while Dunstaffnage Castle lies 6 km from the property. Kilmartin House Museum is 47 km distant. Oban Airport is 9 km away. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the kitchen, lounge, and friendly staff. The property ensures a comfortable and enjoyable stay with its facilities and services.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Maryloo1990
Switzerland
“Very friendly and welcoming staff. Train station and ferry pier in around 10min walking distance, which is very convenient. Bed was very very comfortable!” - Peter
United States
“The Staff is outstanding as always. The community dimension is one of the reasons I return to the hostel.” - Martiytraw92
Italy
“Really close to Oban city center, cozy common room, nice showers and comfortable beds.” - Paula
United Kingdom
“The relaxed atmosphere Facilities. Lounge and kitchen were great.” - Sharon
United Kingdom
“friendly helpful staff, great ideas to reduce waste - bright and vibrant atmosphere. solid bunks that don’t creak when you climb into them. beds felt clean. loved the names on the bunks.” - Terry
United Kingdom
“I’ve stayed maybe 4 or 5 times before I work on the islands so I stay here on days off or en-route home. ,” - Peter
United States
“Staff was really great, very welcoming and helpful.” - Paolonline
United Kingdom
“Location, room, relaxed atmosphere, staff and fellow guests.” - Jon
United Kingdom
“Lovely decor inside which adds to the friendly laid back vibe. Lyn and Barney are friendly and very informative regarding Oban and the surrounding area” - Ruby
United Kingdom
“really nice, friendly staff, comfortable room with not too many other beds, good showers”
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House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.





The fine print
When booking for 10 persons or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
Please note, families can only be accommodated at the property if they book the entire dormitory. Guests should contact the property for further details.
Please note that the property is closed daily between 12:00 and 17:00. There is a curfew set between 01:00 and 07:30.
Laundry services are available for an additional fee of GBP 5 per load.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.