Nice hostels in Oban
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Oban Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Terrace
Situated only 0.9 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the - donation Oban War and Peace Museum, this Oban hostel is also just steps from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including St John's Cathedral, which is within reach of the hostel.
Oban Youth hostel boasts location fairly close to St Columba's Cathedral.
Oban Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Terrace
Oban Youth Hostel
Situated only 0.9 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the - donation Oban War and Peace Museum, this Oban hostel is also just steps from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including St John's Cathedral, which is within reach of the hostel.
Oban Youth hostel boasts location fairly close to St Columba's Cathedral.
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Top location
Oban Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
Staying at this comfortable hostel, guests can pay a visit to the handsome Oban Distillery, located only 500 metres away. The Oban hostel is around a 10-minute ride from the partially ruined Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel.
The nearby cultural landmarks include The Jetty Gallery, which is 550 metres away.
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
Staying at this comfortable hostel, guests can pay a visit to the handsome Oban Distillery, located only 500 metres away. The Oban hostel is around a 10-minute ride from the partially ruined Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel.
The nearby cultural landmarks include The Jetty Gallery, which is 550 metres away.
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Great deal
Lochranza Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Creag Ghlas Laggan can be reached 4.3 km from the Lochranza hostel.
The hostel boasts a prime location in the vicinity of the photogenic 13th-century Lochranza Castle.
Lochranza Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Lochranza Youth Hostel
Creag Ghlas Laggan can be reached 4.3 km from the Lochranza hostel.
The hostel boasts a prime location in the vicinity of the photogenic 13th-century Lochranza Castle.
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
The Fort William hostel is situated 350 metres from Glen nevis highland lodges, 3.9 km from such to entertainment venues as the Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery. You can visit sacred sites such as the St Andrew's Church, found 3.3 km from the hostel.
Also, this accommodation is approximately 10 minutes' drive from Ben Nevis Mountain.
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
The Fort William hostel is situated 350 metres from Glen nevis highland lodges, 3.9 km from such to entertainment venues as the Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery. You can visit sacred sites such as the St Andrew's Church, found 3.3 km from the hostel.
Also, this accommodation is approximately 10 minutes' drive from Ben Nevis Mountain.
Inversnaid Bunkhouse
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Snaid Burn is 250 m from the hostel, while Lake Arklet is nearly 10 minutes away by car.
You can also visit Arklet Falls, located 100 metres away.
Inversnaid Bunkhouse
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Inversnaid Bunkhouse
Snaid Burn is 250 m from the hostel, while Lake Arklet is nearly 10 minutes away by car.
You can also visit Arklet Falls, located 100 metres away.
The Mission Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 5.43 per day
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Heating
- Terrace
The Mallaig hostel is also 4.3 km from the River Morar.
The property boasts location just around the corner from the Mallaig Heritage Centre.
The Mission Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 5.43 per day
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Heating
- Terrace
The Mission Bunkhouse
The Mallaig hostel is also 4.3 km from the River Morar.
The property boasts location just around the corner from the Mallaig Heritage Centre.
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Private beach
Rowardennan Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Ben Lomond is just 300 metres from the Rowardennan hostel, while Luss Pier is approximately 7 km away. The hostel is located within 8 km of Inverbeg Galleries.
Rowardennan Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Rowardennan Youth Hostel
Ben Lomond is just 300 metres from the Rowardennan hostel, while Luss Pier is approximately 7 km away. The hostel is located within 8 km of Inverbeg Galleries.
Ben Nevis Inn Rooms
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Live entertainment
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Found nearly a 25-minute walk from The Nevis Centre, the comfortable inn is about 30 minutes' walk from worship locations like the St Andrew's Church. The River Nevis is 2.1 km from the hostel.
In proximity to Ben Nevis Inn Rooms hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Ben Nevis Mountain, which is approximately 10 minutes away by car.
Ben Nevis Inn Rooms
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Live entertainment
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Ben Nevis Inn Rooms
Found nearly a 25-minute walk from The Nevis Centre, the comfortable inn is about 30 minutes' walk from worship locations like the St Andrew's Church. The River Nevis is 2.1 km from the hostel.
In proximity to Ben Nevis Inn Rooms hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Ben Nevis Mountain, which is approximately 10 minutes away by car.
Inveraray Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
This hostel also boasts a prime location, fairly close to the Inveraray War Memorial.
The comfortable hostel offers access to the listed building Inveraray Jail Museum, which is around 600 metres away.
Inveraray Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
Inveraray Hostel
This hostel also boasts a prime location, fairly close to the Inveraray War Memorial.
The comfortable hostel offers access to the listed building Inveraray Jail Museum, which is around 600 metres away.
Crianlarich Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
In addition, the 1045m high Cruach Ardrain Mountain can be found around 10 minutes' drive from the hostel.
Crianlarich Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Crianlarich Youth Hostel
In addition, the 1045m high Cruach Ardrain Mountain can be found around 10 minutes' drive from the hostel.
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Black Sheep Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
- Garden area
Located approximately a 10-minute ride from such significant cultural landmarks as the run Treasures of the Earth Museum, Black Sheep Bunkhouse hostel is also within a 2-km distance of the Jacobite Train. You can visit sacred sites such as the St Andrew's Church, found around 20 minutes on foot from the Fort William hostel.
The West Highland Museum is only 1.6 km from this comfortable hostel.
Black Sheep Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
- Garden area
Black Sheep Bunkhouse
Located approximately a 10-minute ride from such significant cultural landmarks as the run Treasures of the Earth Museum, Black Sheep Bunkhouse hostel is also within a 2-km distance of the Jacobite Train. You can visit sacred sites such as the St Andrew's Church, found around 20 minutes on foot from the Fort William hostel.
The West Highland Museum is only 1.6 km from this comfortable hostel.
Highland Basecamp
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Ardtornish Castle is located 2.3 km from this hostel.
MacKinnon's Cave is 10 minutes' drive from the comfortable hostel.
Highland Basecamp
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Highland Basecamp
Ardtornish Castle is located 2.3 km from this hostel.
MacKinnon's Cave is 10 minutes' drive from the comfortable hostel.
Callander Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Garden area
The Garbh Uisge River is a short way from this Callander hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include the art gallery "Galleria Luti", which is only 550 metres away. The property is also just 8 minutes' walk from Callander Kirk.
The 10-room Callander hostel enjoys a convenient location 2.5 km from the Bracklinn Falls Bridge.
Certain rooms at this hostel include a patio and a dining area, as well as views of the mountain.
Callander Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Callander Hostel
The Garbh Uisge River is a short way from this Callander hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include the art gallery "Galleria Luti", which is only 550 metres away. The property is also just 8 minutes' walk from Callander Kirk.
The 10-room Callander hostel enjoys a convenient location 2.5 km from the Bracklinn Falls Bridge.
Certain rooms at this hostel include a patio and a dining area, as well as views of the mountain.
Glencoe Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Located 3.4 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the Glencoe Folk Museum, this Ballachulish hostel is also about 3 km from The Glencoe Massacre Monument. The Three Sisters Viewpoint can be reached 10 minutes' drive from the hostel.
The property is just 500 metres from Glen Coe and in close proximity to the Hagrid's Hut filming location.
Glencoe Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Glencoe Youth Hostel
Located 3.4 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the Glencoe Folk Museum, this Ballachulish hostel is also about 3 km from The Glencoe Massacre Monument. The Three Sisters Viewpoint can be reached 10 minutes' drive from the hostel.
The property is just 500 metres from Glen Coe and in close proximity to the Hagrid's Hut filming location.
Tobermory Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
This Tobermory hostel is only 1.7 km from Isle of Mull Cheese and only a few steps from such cultural venues as the Mull Museum. The Scotch whisky Tobermory Distillery Visitor Centre can be reached right around the corner from the hostel.
Tobermory Youth hostel is around 300 metres from Aros Park and approximately 5 minutes' walk from the scenic Ben More Mountain.
Tobermory Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
Tobermory Youth Hostel
This Tobermory hostel is only 1.7 km from Isle of Mull Cheese and only a few steps from such cultural venues as the Mull Museum. The Scotch whisky Tobermory Distillery Visitor Centre can be reached right around the corner from the hostel.
Tobermory Youth hostel is around 300 metres from Aros Park and approximately 5 minutes' walk from the scenic Ben More Mountain.
Chase The Wild Goose - Near Fort William & Ben Nevis
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Ski equipment hire
Staying at this suburban hostel in Fort William, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Nevis Range Ski Centre, which is approximately a 10-minute ride away. The St Andrew's Church, a nearby place of worship, is 3.2 km from the Fort William hostel.
The run Treasures of the Earth Museum is around a 15-minute ride from the accommodation.
Chase The Wild Goose - Near Fort William & Ben Nevis
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Ski equipment hire
Chase The Wild Goose - Near Fort William & Ben Nevis
Staying at this suburban hostel in Fort William, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Nevis Range Ski Centre, which is approximately a 10-minute ride away. The St Andrew's Church, a nearby place of worship, is 3.2 km from the Fort William hostel.
The run Treasures of the Earth Museum is around a 15-minute ride from the accommodation.
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Fort William Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Golf course
- Terrace
The Old Fort can be reached in the vicinity of this hostel.
Guests will find the St Andrew's Church, which is about 700 metres away.
Fort William Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Golf course
- Terrace
Fort William Backpackers
The Old Fort can be reached in the vicinity of this hostel.
Guests will find the St Andrew's Church, which is about 700 metres away.
Blacksmiths Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
This Fort William hostel is 2.6 km from The Nevis Centre and 2.9 km from such cultural venues as the West Highland Museum. You can visit sacred sites such as the St Andrew's Church, found about a 15-minute ride from the comfortable hostel.
The 6-room Blacksmiths Bunkhouse hostel boasts location right near the run Treasures of the Earth Museum.
Blacksmiths Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Blacksmiths Bunkhouse
This Fort William hostel is 2.6 km from The Nevis Centre and 2.9 km from such cultural venues as the West Highland Museum. You can visit sacred sites such as the St Andrew's Church, found about a 15-minute ride from the comfortable hostel.
The 6-room Blacksmiths Bunkhouse hostel boasts location right near the run Treasures of the Earth Museum.
West Highland Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
The 1031m high Am Bodach Mountain is located 3.6 km from the Kinlochleven hostel.
West Highland Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
West Highland Lodge
The 1031m high Am Bodach Mountain is located 3.6 km from the Kinlochleven hostel.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Oban, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Oban Youth Hostel |
8.7 / 10 (1495 Reviews) |
From 45$ | |
| Oban Backpackers |
8.0 / 10 (1086 Reviews) |
From 40$ | |
| Lochranza Youth Hostel |
8.8 / 10 (582 Reviews) |
From 28$ | |
| Glen Nevis Youth Hostel |
8.8 / 10 (1335 Reviews) |
From 31$ | |
| Inversnaid Bunkhouse |
8.8 / 10 (881 Reviews) |
From 77$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best budget hostels near Oban's city center?
Oban Youth Hostel and Oban Backpackers are both located near the city center, making them ideal for exploring local attractions. You can easily walk to the Oban Distillery and the waterfront.
For the best rates, consider booking on weekdays when prices tend to be lower.
Which affordable hostels are suitable for families in Oban?
Crianlarich Youth Hostel and Oban Youth Hostel offer family-friendly accommodations. Both provide family rooms that accommodate up to four people.
Book family rooms in advance, especially during school vacations when demand is higher.
Are there budget hostels with breakfast in Oban?
The Oban Youth Hostel and Crianlarich Youth Hostel both offer breakfast options for guests. This is a convenient way to start your day of sightseeing.
Consider booking a hostel that includes breakfast to save time and money each morning.
Which hostels near landmarks in Oban are budget-friendly?
Oban Backpackers and Oban Youth Hostel are both close to the famous McCaig's Tower. You can visit the tower for stunning views of the town and harbor.
Plan your visit to McCaig's Tower early in the morning for the best photo opportunities.
Where can I find budget hostels with views in Oban?
Chase The Wild Goose and Oban Youth Hostel offer rooms with great views of the sea. These views provide a beautiful backdrop during your stay.
Request a room with a sea view when making your reservation for a more scenic experience.
Which budget hostels in Oban are near the train station?
The Oban Youth Hostel is a short walk from the train station. This makes it easy for you to travel to and from your hostel.
Arrive at the station early to grab a coffee before your short walk to the hostel.
What are the best budget hostels for socializing in Oban?
Oban Backpackers is known for its friendly atmosphere and common areas. It's a great place to meet other travelers and share stories.
Join social events or kitchen dinners at the hostel to connect with fellow guests.
How can I plan a unique experience in Oban?
Consider taking a day trip to the nearby Isle of Mull, known for its stunning landscapes and wildlife. Tours frequently leave from Oban harbor.
Book your ferry tickets early, especially in summer, to ensure you catch the ferry at your preferred time.
What local foods should I try while in Oban?
Don't miss trying fresh seafood, especially the local oysters and fish and chips. Many restaurants near the harbor serve these specialties.
Visit the Oban Seafood hut for fresh, affordable seafood right by the waterfront.
Are there any events in Oban worth attending?
The Oban Sea Food Festival, held every September, showcases local seafood and crafts. It attracts many visitors and is great for tasting local flavors.
Book accommodation early during festival weekends, as spots fill up quickly.
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