Oban Backpackers

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.2

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Oban Backpackers in Oban offers a hostel with free WiFi in public areas. Guests enjoy a lounge, shared kitchen, daily housekeeping service, coffee shop, games room, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Breakfast and Amenities: A continental, buffet, vegetarian, and vegan breakfast is served with juice, fresh pastries, and fruits. Shared bathrooms include showers and carpeted floors. Local Attractions: Corran Halls is a 3-minute walk away. Dunstaffnage Castle is 3.7 mi distant, Kilmartin House Museum 29 mi, and Oban Airport 5.6 mi from the property. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the kitchen, communal lounge/TV room, and attentive staff.

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

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Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Oban, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Maddock
Ireland Ireland
“Relaxed friendly atmosphere, helpful lovely staff Other travellers were great too”
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice and central. Lovely welcome from the staff member.”
Johanna
Germany Germany
“Lovely hostel, clean, perfectly located with super friendly staff. Spacious and comfortable common area, good kitchen. I loved the firm mattress and slept very well.”
Jakub
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“The community lounge at the ground floor, where you can meet and greet people, and there's always someone you can play pool with.”
Katie
United States United States
“This was the perfect place----everyone was nice and friendly. Wonderful vibe, free hot water and tea. lots of information about things to do and places to eat. Easy to come and go. Optional breakfast----good for early mornings. Hot showers....”
Kurt
United States United States
“I've stayed at 3 of Jo Jo's Hostels and they're all exactly as advertised: mixed gender dormitory rooms with bunkbeds and shared bathroom spaces (private toilets, of course). If you need privacy, not for you. But if you can deal with that, these...”
Kristina
United States United States
“This hostel has the best showers I've ever experienced in a hostel. Large kitchen area where many people can maneuver around each other. Spacious lounge to hang out and socialize in and there are laundry services available. It has decent sized...”
Anaide
France France
“Nice staff and well located Well equipped kitchen”
Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Atmosphere, wash facilities, free WiFi/tea and coffee. NGL can't complain at all”
Johanne
United States United States
“Staff friendly, big kitchen area, dining room & den”

Area info

Amenities of Oban Backpackers

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

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 accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 01:00 and 07:00
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.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

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.

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