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Oban Backpackers

Breadalbane Street, Oban, Scotland PA345PH

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86.1%

Overall Rating

204 out of 210 HostelBookers customers would recommend 'Oban Backpackers'

Atmosphere: 88.8%
Location: 88.8%
Facilities: 87.2%
Staff: 87.2%

Cleanliness: 80.8%
Safety: 87.2%
Value: 82.4%

Recent review (05/08/2011)

pilar rodriguez thinks

I liked the room, it was very nice, clean and seemed recently refurbished. Also the kitchen was very equiped and well organized. The staff was really nice and friendly. Internet access worked…

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Overview

Come and enjoy our cosy, friendly hostel in the heart of Oban! We've got cool communal areas with lots of character, a great kitchen, hot showers and lovely wide dorm beds in our sunny, spacious dorms. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Welcome to the Oban Backpackers Experience... no ordinary hostel! We've got lovely friendly enthusiastic staff that are always happy to advise you on where to find Oban's hidden gems. We even run day tours; we're that keen to get you enjoying the sights and delights! Plus a great central location, spacious sunny dorms with the biggest, comfiest bunks in Scotland, lots of strong hot showers, a fantastic lounge room with plenty of cozy couches, free all-day tea, coffee and hot chocolate, an open fire and a pool table, free WiFi, a huge communal kitchen which is great for socializing... and no hidden charges! Enjoy the complimentary breakfast of home made scones, cereal, fruit juice and toast to power up before a day exploring the stunning surrounds of Oban. The beds are made up for you and towels are available to hire for £1.

Minimum age to stay in the main hostel is 17 so if your reservation is for children or a family please book one of our private/family rooms.
Main hostel bookings made online for children will not be honored!

We look forward to welcoming you to Oban Backpackers!

Accommodation Information

Oban Backpackers has bunk beds in seven dormitory rooms, sleeping a total of 54. Our smallest room is 6 beds, and our largest is 12 beds. We also have private rooms in various configurations (singles, triples, doubles, twins etc). All bathrooms and kitchens are shared, however from summer 2011 there will be additional private ensuite rooms available.
All beds are made up for you with two pillows, duvet and sleep sheet. Towels are available to hire for £1, laundry service is £4, and the showers are available 24 hours.

Location Information

Oban Backpackers
Breadalbane Street
Oban, Argyll, PA34 5NZ

Oban Backpackers is in the heart of Oban, a bustling seaside town on Scotland's breath-taking west coast. As both the 'seafood capital of Scotland' and the 'gateway to the isles', Oban offers fresh, locally caught seafood and easy access to the inner and outer Hebrides. Castles, Ceilidhs, distilleries, boat trips, live music, outdoor adventures like diving and sea kayaking, some of the best views in Scotland... Oban has it all!