Oban Youth Hostel - Your Premium Stay in Oban

Oban Youth Hostel sits directly on the seafront at Corran Esplanade with rooms offering views across Oban Bay. The hostel is a 10-minute walk from Oban rail and bus stations, and a 15-minute walk to the CalMac ferry terminal for the Isles. Free on-site parking, free bicycle storage in a locked shed, and luggage storage are provided for all guests.

All rooms are equipped with a private toilet and shower, a feature highlighted in guest reviews as a major advantage. Room configurations include female and male dormitories, standard twin rooms, double rooms, and family rooms. Each room is secured with key card access, and lockers are available for personal belongings.

A large shared kitchen is available for guest use, equipped with cookers, fridges, and freezers. The hostel dining room serves a full English and continental breakfast, with special diet menus available, including gluten-free toasts with a separate toaster. Guests can use the garden, outdoor furniture, and picnic area, or buy snacks and drinks at the on-site bar and shop.

Oban is known as 'The Gateway to the Isles', and the ferry port is a 15-minute walk from the hostel. Oban Distillery, a 10-minute walk away, offers the Sensory and Flavours Tour running regularly throughout the day. McCaig's Tower, a prominent stone landmark, is a 15-minute walk along the promenade.

The hostel provides accessible parking and facilities for disabled guests, along with a pet-friendly policy. Security is maintained through 24-hour CCTV coverage both inside common areas and outside the property. Daily housekeeping, a designated smoking area, and portable heating are standard services.

Location: Seafront on Corran Esplanade, 10 min from stations

Rooms: En-suite private toilet and shower in all rooms

Dining: Full English and continental breakfast with special diet menus

Local: 10 min walk to Oban Distillery Sensory Tour

Facilities: Free on-site parking and bicycle storage

Security: 24-hour CCTV and key card access