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Oban Backpackers Plus Reviews

Breadalbane Street, Argyll, Oban, Oban, Scotland

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87%Overall Rating

From 19 ratings
  • 88%Character
  • 85%Security
  • 92%Location
  • 87%Staff
  • 84%Atmosphere
  • 85%Cleanliness

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100%

This was the second time I stayed with Oban Backpackers (private double en-suite) and once again I was extremely satisfied with the facilities and the staff. Generally, this Backpackers is a great value for money, I would say, that sometimes it´s even better to stay with them than with some of the B&Bs. You have fully equipped kitchen available to you with some basic breakfast stuff in the fridge. Everything is clean and you always close to everywhere.


100%

It was great, room very comfortable, staff very friendly, etc.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


90%

We really liked the common room, pretty comfortable and cosy!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


90%

In the bedroom upstairs there was mould on the walls. The bunkbed did not have bars on the side, so someone could have easily fallen out of bed and injured themselves.. But apart from that, it was excellent. Very comfortable and friendly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


60%

Well we didn't get what we had booked originally - which was a double en suite room...but to be fair they did offer us a discount for a double room but with shared bathroom facilities - but I don't think it was discounted enough.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Our ensuite rooms are being redecorated to improve our facilities and unfortunately this is taking longer than originally scheduled; we're sorry the room you booked was not available however we charged you less for a private room with shared bathroom than we would charge for a dormitory (30% discount) - I do wish something had been said at the time as we are always keen to make sure our guests are happy! I hope you enjoyed Oban and our hostel regardless :-)

100%

I have greatly enjoyed my stay in Oban Backpackers for several reasons. It was clean, safe and had an excellent location. I originally booked a bed in a shared dorm but because it was a quiet time, they gave me a single room which had a TV,sink and there also was wifi in the house. Showers were new and worked perfectly, and so did the heatinf system, kitchen was spacious and well equipped. I would definitely recommend this hostel to anyone and would also return.


97%

This is a very lovely hostel with warm welcome and plenty of facilities. The location is good, with no difficulty to get there on foot. As well it is clean and tidy.


60%

The computers could only be used until 21:30 as I was staying in Backpackers Plus and the computers were staying in Backpackers. Additionally my room was not heated when I arrived at 20:30, so it took some hours to get warm. The two guys that gave me the key didn't have a clue how much I had to pay ... very informed ;) What was very friendly is, that I had to cancel one night and they didn't charge me anything for that!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • Male 31-40
  • (4 reviews)




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