Oban Backpackers Hostel
Location Good location — 4 attractions within walking distance
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About
Set in Oban, Oban Backpackers Hostel is a hostel. The hostel is close to Oban War & Peace Museum and McCaig's Tower, about 0.6 km from Oban. It holds an official 2-star rating and scores 4.3/5 across 294 guest reviews. The most comfortable time to visit Oban is generally April to June.
What guests mention
Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).
Amenities
Location
What's nearby
- Oban War & Peace Museum0.2 km
- McCaig's Tower0.3 km
- Oban Distillery0.3 km
- Clach a' Choin0.9 km
- Dungallan Studio1.1 km
- Dunollie Castle1.2 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Oban Airport (OBN) — 6.8 km → all hotels near OBN
- Nearest station
- Oban — 0.6 km
- Nearest beach
- Little Ganavan Beach — 1.6 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 15.7 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
- Driving
- Drives on the left
- Currency
- GBP
- Power
- Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
- Tap water
- Generally safe to drink
Straight-line distances.
Street view
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Oban Backpackers Hostel?
From Oban Backpackers Hostel, the nearest station, Oban, is about 0.6 km away; Oban Airport (OBN) is around 6.8 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is Oban Backpackers Hostel from the beach?
The nearest beach, Little Ganavan Beach, is about 1.6 km from Oban Backpackers Hostel in a straight line.
Does Oban Backpackers Hostel have wifi?
Yes — Oban Backpackers Hostel offers free wi-fi.
How is Oban Backpackers Hostel rated?
Oban Backpackers Hostel scores 4.3 out of 5 across 294 guest reviews, and holds an official 2-star rating.
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