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Oban Backpackers enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
Other places to stay in and around Oban
Located in the centre of Oban, just 10 minutes walk from train, bus and
ferry terminals. There are loads of reasons for visiting Oban Backpackers
hostel.
Whether you're passing through Oban on the way to the Hebrides, or staying for a couple of days and exploring historic and beautiful Argyll on one of our day tours, Oban Backpackers is no ordinary hostel.
In the evenings, whether you want to enjoy Oban's nightlife or sample the unforgettable sunset views to the islands, our friendly staff can point you in the right direction. Or just stay in and relax in our big lounge with its real fire and pool table, make new friends or just chill out and cook a meal.
Oban Backpackers Accommodation
Big comfy beds with sheets and duvets. Warm and cosy dorms. Real fire and pool table. Friendly hostel staff and a great international atmosphere. Awesome showers with loads of hot water. Fully equipped kitchen and large dining area. Light buffet breakfast included.
Oban Backpackers hostel offers great value budget dormitory accommodation – starting from a super cheap price per night including breakfast. For twin and double rooms, or rooms for families or small groups, our neighbouring hostel Backpackers Plus offers great value too.
We’ve probably got the widest, most comfortable, spacious bunks in any hostel across Scotland! Each bunk has a fitted sheet, lovely duvets and two pillows.
The hostel showers are awesome with lots of hot water. The hostel has full central heating so you're warm and cosy whatever the weather outside. Plus we offer a laundry service and if you need a towel just ask for one at reception when you arrive.
There’s a fully equipped kitchen open 7.00am to midnight, next
to our large communal dining area. Help yourself to FREE tea, coffee and
hot chocolate at any time.
Breakfast
Breakfast is included in the price. Help yourself to hot drinks, juices,
cereal, scones, bread/toast from 7.30am - 10.30am – it will set
you up for the day!
The Oban Backpackers’ lounge is a great place to relax and meet
other travellers. With comfortable seats and a real fire on cold nights,
you can sit and chat, read a book or play a game of pool. Plan the next
day’s activities with - possibly - the largest hostel mural map
of Argyll!
Plus there’s internet access and FREE wi-fi.
Free car parking is available near to the hostel. Motorbikes can be parked immediately outside, and we have secure storage for bicycles.
Oban Top 10
Oban is the unofficial capital of the Scotland's West Highlands - the
"Gateway to the Isles". Its panoramic views of mountains, lochs
and islands make it unmissable for any visitor to Scotland. It is the
starting point for visits to the nearby islands of Kerrera and Lismore,
and further afield to the rest of the Hebrides.
Oban has captivated artists, authors, composers and poets for centuries: Queen Victoria thought it "one of the finest spots we have seen". If you are spending a couple of days in Oban here’s our Top 10 list of things you must see and do:
Guided day tours: no ordinary day out!
Take an Oban Backpacker Tours day tour and discover Argyll's hidden gems.
Pose with shaggy Highland cows, get up close and personal with ancient
standing stones, jump for joy at the whacky Bridge over the Atlantic.
Visit McCaig's Tower
An energetic climb up the hill behind the hostel takes you to McCaig's
imposing granite folly. You'll be rewarded with fantastic panoramic views
over Oban bay and beyond.
Eat al fresco!
For a superb al fresco eating experience, go across the bay to Oban Marina
on the island of Kerrera. There you will find the Waypoint Bar and Grill
with its covered seating area, fantastic views and a menu full of local
seafood and meats. Waypoint customers can catch the free marina ferry
from Oban's North Pier - they'll even bring you back once you've dined.
Island hopping
Take the wee ferry over to Kerrera – the island opposite Oban. Walk
around the island, look out to sea from the ruined Gylen castle and munch
homemade cakes at the island’s Tea Garden. A fun day out full of
fresh air and stunning views!
Tick off some castles
Oban’s Dunollie castle stands guard over the entrance to Oban bay
and nearby Dunstaffnage Castle is where Flora MacDonald was held captive
in 1746. Soak up the history, breath in the sea air. Oh and take a few
photos.
Sea kayaking
Enjoy a memorable day out with Oban Sea Kayak Guides. Explore the coastline
by kayak with your enthusiastic guide, Colin, and look out for sea birds
and seals. Definitely one to write home about!
A pint and a dram
Visit Oban’s own whisky distillery by day and tour Oban’s
pubs by night. There’s Markie Dans – a lively bar with frequent
live music gigs. Then there’s Aulay's Bar, The Lorne, Coasters and
Paparazzi's with its cocktails and tapas. Each has it’s own mix
of pub food, live music and good craic.
Thrilling boat trips
Clear the head with a blast across the water on a sea boat trip. Seafari
from Easdale take you to the awesome Corryvrechan – the world’s
third largest whirlpool.
Skipinnish Sea Tours and Mara Mhor leave from Oban and take you to see local wildlife.
Ceilidh dancing
Head for Skippinish Ceilidh House for regular dances and traditional music
gigs. It’s lots of fun – you'll soon pick up the dance steps
- or invent your own!
Just chill out!
Relax in Oban Backpackers lounge and enjoy good company, meet fellow travellers,
help yourself to tea and coffee, sit by the fire or take on the hostel's
famous pool challenge!
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre:
Turn left leaving the Tourist Information Centre and take the second turn
on the right into George Street. Follow George Street and turn right after
the cinema into Breadalbane Street. The hostel is 50 metres on the right.
Getting There by Railway:
Turn left out of the station and follow the main road, George Street.
Turn right after the cinema into Breadalbane Street. The hostel is 50
metres on the right.
Email Oban Backpackers enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
