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
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Germany
“I simply loved my stay with Oban Backpackers! There‘s something about it that will give you a proper hostel-experience. The common areas are nice and big, you easily get to talk to travelers from around the world, if you want. Dispite other...” - Richard
United Kingdom
“Its perfect for a bed for the night with wonderful staff” - Sreedhar
Italy
“It was best hostel with good facilities and spacious rooms and good people in reception” - Leen
United Kingdom
“Very friendly and helpful staff. I was booked into a mixed dorm but on arrival they offered me a female dorm which I really appreciated!” - Calder
United Kingdom
“The social area was comfy and busy with people. The staff were really friendly as well. Given such a cheap stay the mattress was actually comfy. Location was ideal” - Samuel
United Kingdom
“Staff/the hostel was excellent and clean and was in a perfect location.” - Katie
Ireland
“The hostel is set up in a really brilliant way. Good facilities, friendly people. Great location. We booked last minute and everything was easy. I would stay here again, but would request to not be next to the door.” - 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.”
Property surroundings
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.