Glencruitten Hostel

HostelQuiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

About

Glencruitten Hostel is a hostel in Oban. It sits close to Oban Distillery and McCaig's Tower, about 1 km from Oban, about 3 km from Little Ganavan Beach. The area has 13 places to eat, 4 supermarkets and 1 public-transport stop within a short walk. The most comfortable time to visit Oban is generally April to June.

Best for

Quiet stay

no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away

Location

What's nearby

Oban Distillery1.1 km
McCaig's Tower1.1 km
Oban War & Peace Museum1.2 km
Dungallan Studio1.5 km
Clach a' Choin2.3 km
Dunollie Castle2.6 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 13 places to eat🛒 4 supermarkets💊 1 pharmacy or clinic🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Oban Airport (OBN) — 7.4 km → all hotels near OBN
Nearest station: Oban — 1.0 km
Nearest beach: Little Ganavan Beach — 3.0 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