Oban Backpackers Breadalbane Street, Oban, PA34 5NZ, United Kingdom
#12 of 25 hotels in Oban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 582 hostel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 June 2024
Chris
United KingdomReception staff could have more welcomeing.)
Fruit and toast.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Mitchell
United KingdomGreat location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Paul
United KingdomThe smell of B.O. is very hard to ignore especially in lounge area.
Love the relaxed atmosphere and camaraderie in lounge.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Simon
United KingdomN/A
Comfy lounge area, good kitchen and friendly staff
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Martina
ItalyThe rooms need thicker curtains we had light coming in at 5 am and would wake everyone up
Facilities were good in general. Kitchen, lounge and all
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Heike
BelgiumNothing, all was good
Very clean facilities, friendly staff and good beds. Good value breakfast. Lots of space.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Kerena
United KingdomA great location within a few minutes of the town centre. The lounge was comfortable and friendly and everything was clean. The staff were great.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Philip
United KingdomWell placed for all transport if required
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Jessica
United KingdomBeds and rooms are not great. No personal lights, electric sockets or bed curtains. Top bunk is very high near the ceiling. Beds very uncomfortable. It's an old building so can imagine it's difficult to make improvements.
Great location in Oban centre and near the ferry ports. Perfect as a base if you are exploring the islands. Nice communal area
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
David
AustriaNo lockers in the room made me sometimes uncomfortable while beeing out...would be really better to have lockers
free tea
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Struan
United Kingdomvery clean and comfortable in the middle of town
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Majka007
GermanyNot enough equipment in the rooms. There were only beds. No where to put your luggage, or chair to sit on. No plugs near by bet. No night lamp. Ladders are for giants, you will have to jump down because the first step is quite high. The blinds were close to see through, so you get daylight in summer around 4:30am :)
Great common area to chill. Good large kitchen with good equipment. The staff was very friendly, talkative and helpful. Over all it looked clean. Good showers. Available paid parking in front of the hostel. Good Internet.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Elisa
United KingdomThe location and the vibe
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Finlay
United KingdomVery friendly and laid back.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Luisa
Germany- quite expensive for a 12 bed mixed dorm room (but I guess that's Oban/the Highlands) - no lockers - no separate little bathroom with toilet and sink
+ location is very good + dorm room offers lot of space + they offer free milk including a dairy-free one + nice living room
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Christina
GermanyIt would be nice if the beds had curtains and their own lights for a bit more privacy.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Rainnie
United KingdomNothing.
Good location staff very nice.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Colette
NetherlandsThe kitchen was very nice and the staff was kind and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Nikom
United KingdomThe kitchen might open earlier
The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The room was quiet so I could rest properly. The shower were very clean and there were a lot of them. The kitchen was the key part and its not too crowded. The communal area looked so cozy.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 November 2023
David
United KingdomThe beds weren't the most confortable in my personal opinion, although the other person I went with loved them.
The staff was lovely and helpful, the location was amazing and the price was very very good.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Craig
United KingdomThe weather was pretty bad!
Not bad for a short visit!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Camille
FranceSuper comfy and welcoming living room, cozy bedrooms, and also very friendly and sweet workers/volunteers. Great showers and bathroom, huge handy kitchen.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 October 2023
Amber
United KingdomNo lockers or personal storage space provided in rooms
Good location right in the heart of town.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Len
United KingdomBit smelly in big room
Does wot it says on the tin!! Basic but fine!! Very central @ open til 2am. Friendly & laid bak.
Stayed in September 2023
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