Reviews of Oban Youth Hostel 5 stars
Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AF, United Kingdom
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Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewPerfect place to stay and the kitchen and lounge were great
Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you will choose to stay with us again. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. The Oban Hostel Team.
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewIt is a wonderful location with views of the harbor and the ferries to the isles.
Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you will choose to stay with us again. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. The Oban Hostel Team.
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSuch a nice atmosphere and the staff so lovely and friendly. Close to ferry and train station. 10/10 … I really enjoyed it so much. Extra: the bed was so comfortable!
Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you will choose to stay with us again. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. The Oban Hostel Team.
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewthe view was exceptional
my bed was a little short for me!
Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you will choose to stay with us again. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. The Oban Hostel Team.
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff and location were great! The beds were comfortable and clean.
There were a few people that shared the female room we were in that weren’t very considerate. They treated the space as their own and didn’t have much consideration for others in the room and were loud which made it difficult to sleep.
Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you will choose to stay with us again. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. The Oban Hostel Team
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFriendly; Relaxed and Comfortable.
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSpacious room, comfy bunks, clean. Perfect position with beautiful views. Lounges , dining rooms and kitchen all spacious, well decorated and good facilities.
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery clean and friendly staff
The mantras was too hard
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI stayed over for one night and this was an ideal location. The communal area's are great and the kitchen facilities were perfect. The room I stayed in was an 8 person male dorm but the room was big enough that you felt you had sufficient personal space. The room was clean and comfortable and the wash and shower facilities were good.
There's not much not to like. This is a hostel that far exceeds expectations. The only downside is beyond the control of the establishment in those seeking cheap accommodation but being unable to respect the peace and quiet of the others they share a room with.
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewClean bedroom.
There was not enough water in the toilet to flush it. There was very little space around the beds to store our luggage. You can't sit on the lower beds (not enough high).
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Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewlocation and room with a sea view, parking available and quick check in/easy to find room
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Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewA very nice building, beautiful seating areas with the views, excellent water pressure in the showers, nice breakfast, reasonably comfy bed
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Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly and welcoming people, beautifully located in front of the sea.
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Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewProximity to ferry, views, facilities, excellent breakfast very well cooked.
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Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you will choose to stay with us again. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. The Oban Hostel Team.
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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