Located in Oban and within a 4-minute walk of Corran Halls, Oban Backpackers features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. Located around 3.5 miles from Dunstaffnage Castle, the hostel is also 29 miles away from Kilmartin House Museum. The property provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. At the hostel every room is equipped with a shared bathroom and bed linen. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is served at the property. Guests at Oban Backpackers will be able to enjoy activities in and around Oban, like hiking and cycling. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 5.6 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Oban, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sounak
    India India
    Excellent staff and met a few friends in the hostel! Positive vibes, excellent location!
  • Karen
    United States of America United States of America
    It was comfortable and the conversations were good.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were amazing! and the common room was very comfy and spacious. Loved the area around Oban …lots to see and do. Also, the showers at the hostel were possibly the best I’ve ever experienced while travelling!

Area info

Amenities of Oban Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Oban Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 1:00 AM and 7:00 AM

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash Oban Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking for 10 people 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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

FAQs about Oban Backpackers

  • Oban Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live music/Performance

  • Oban Backpackers is 1,000 feet from the center of Oban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Oban Backpackers is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The prices at Oban Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Oban Backpackers can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet