Hotels in Oban
The seafood capital of Scotland and the ferry port for Mull, Iona and the Hebrides.
Best-rated hotels in Oban
Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.
Want to stay in the centre? There are at least 174 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in Oban city centre.
Looking for something specific? Beach hotels · Adults-only hotels · Pet-friendly hotels · Hotels with parking · Accessible hotels · Family hotels · Aparthotels · 4-star hotels · Cheap hotels.
Oban is in the Scottish Highlands. Hotels across the whole area: Scottish Highlands.
To see Oban with a guide, try the free walking tours in Oban and the guided visits.
Oban Bay Hotel★★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Columba Hotel★★★8.3 Very goodSee prices
The Perle Oban Hotel & Spa★★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
The Scot★★★8.5 FabulousSee prices
No.26 By The Sea★★★★10.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Barriemore Oban★★★★9.6 ExceptionalSee prices
The Ranald Hotel8.4 Very goodSee prices
Airds Apartments9.3 ExceptionalSee prices
Glenburnie House★★★★9.6 ExceptionalSee prices
MacKays★★★★9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
Killorn Guest House9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
Maridon House★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
Muthu Alexandra Hotel★★★7.5 GoodSee prices
The Manor House★★★★9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
The Great Western Hotel★★★7.0 GoodSee prices
Oban Backpackers8.1 Very goodSee prices
Oban Bay Apartments★★★★9.6 ExceptionalSee prices
Dunarle Guesthouse8.2 Very goodSee prices
The Kelvin Hotel8.3 Very goodSee prices
Ardvaich House8.2 Very goodSee prices
The Ranald Apartments★★★★8.5 FabulousSee prices
Blair Villa South★★★9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
Invercloy Guest House★★★9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
DunMoore Guesthouse★★★8.2 Very goodSee prices
Where to stay in Oban: the best areas
Seafront
Facing the bay and the ferry terminal there are Victorian hotels, guesthouses and seafood restaurants, with views of Kerrera and Mull.
The hills and Ganavan
On the hills below McCaig’s Tower and towards Ganavan beach there are quieter B&Bs with sea views.
Hotels in Oban in numbers
Worked out from the data of every property within 2.5 km of the centre of Oban. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.
- places to stay
- +200
- average score of 194 rated properties
- 8.7
- guest reviews
- 69,981
- four- and five-star hotels
- 83
- Spa hotels
- 1
- Rural hotels
- 1
- Hotels with a pool
- 1
- Hostels
- 1
- 5-star hotels
- 1
- Boutique hotels
- 1
Getting to Oban
The nearest airports are Glasgow (GLA), 88 km away and Glasgow Prestwick (PIK), 115 km away as the crow flies.
Getaways near Oban
Other destinations less than 60 km away, with their hotels. Distances as the crow flies.
Things to do in Oban
Free walking tours, guided visits, tickets and day trips. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
More hotels in Oban
Another 96 places to stay in the area, also ranked by guest reviews.
- Burnside
- Brecbennoch
- Witchwood House
- The Royal Hotel★★★
- Altavona House★★★★
- The Whisky Vaults★★★
- Corriemar House★★★★
- King's Knoll Hotel★★★
- Ardmor Guest House★★★★
- Lagganbeg Guest House★★★
- Muthu Oban Regent Hotel★★★
- Esplanade Court Holiday Apartments★★★★
- Kings Arms Holiday Apartments★★★
- Inverasdale★★★★
- Fairhaven, Oban Town Centre★★★★
- Raniven★★★★
- The Pier Rooms
- Small Cosy Studio Flat Near the Sea, Central Oban
- Combie Lane Apartment★★★★
- Little bay cabin
- The Wee Bank House★★★★
- Don Muir Guesthouse★★★
- One bedroom flat, very close to Town center.★★★★
- Strathisla Garden Apartment, Oban★★★★
- Heart of George street / Oban / Argyll★★★★
- Glenshellach Apartment Oban★★★★
- The Penthouse
- Lancaster Hotel★★
- Bright, Airy, 2 Bedroom Apartment in Oban★★★★
- Greenbank, Lower Greenbank Guest Suite
- Sea Breezes★★★★
- The Creek-Stone Den★★★★
- No17 The Promenade★★★
- Holly Lodge - 2 x Kingsize bedrooms with private entrance and free parking-new shower room★★★
- Lynwood Studio★★★★
- The Righ★★★★
- Island View★★★★
- Campbells Loft★★★★
- Benollis
- 16 Macgregor court, Oban★★★★
- Lismore House,Flat with Private Parking and Lift★★★★
- Heart of George Street 2★★★★
- Failte Bed & Breakfast★★★★
- One Oban
- Katie's Flat★★★★
- Skerryvore★★★★
- Carronvale. 3 Bedroom Oban Apartment.★★★★
- Campbell Street Apartments★★★★
- Pier View Apartment★★★★
- Machrie Cottage, Oban,★★★★
- Kathmore Guest House★★★
- The Clamshell, Oban★★★★
- Entire Modern Apartment in Oban with Balcony
- No.3 The Villa★★★★
- Red Squirrel Pod with Hot Tub★★★★
- Panoramic Harbour View Apartment★★★
- Three Oban★★★
- Beautiful spacious apartment in town centre★★★★
- Palace Hotel - Small Hotel★★★
- Tigh Beag Pod with Hot Tub★★★
- Beautiful 2BR Apartment with McCaigs Tower views★★★
- Seòmar Beag★★★
- No7 Oban Harbour★★★
- Station View★★★★
- Six Stevenson House, Oban★★★★
- The Distillers Den★★★★
- The Black Cabin Oban★★★★
- Cosy detached house in central location★★★★
- Stunning 2BR Loft Apt in Oban - Sea Views★★★★
- McCaig's Way★★★
- Springlea★★★
- Don Muir Guest House★★★
- Adelphi Villa★★★
- Hillview
- Oban Lorne Apartment★★★★
- Hayfield Apartment★★★★
- EDEN Apartment, Oban★★★★
- The Editor's Choice, Oban seafront apartment★★★★
- Lorne View Apartment with Hot Tub
- The Rail & Ferry Den★★★★
- Modern 2-bed flat in town centre
- Exceptional 2BD Apt - next to ferry & train station★★★★
- Combie Home
- Oban Town Centre Apartment
- Island View - Spacious Two Bedroom Oban Apartment with Sea Views★★★★
- Elmbank Garden Apartment★★★★
- Little Bay View★★★★
- Edgemont Annexe Oban★★★
- Ardura Apartment No 1
- Arbour Guest House★★
- Panoramic Sea Views - Stunning 3BD Apt★★★★
- Glengorm Guest House
- Glenshee Annexe, Oban.
- Oban Youth Hostel★★★★★
- Central Stay on Main st- Harbour Views★★★
- Exceptional Central 1BR Apt - town square views★★★
Frequently asked questions about hotels in Oban
How many hotels are there in Oban?
We list more than 200 places to stay within 2.5 km of the centre of Oban: 1 five-star, 82 four-star, 46 three-star and 9 two-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.
What is the best-rated hotel in Oban?
Oban Bay Hotel, with a score of 9.0 out of 10 from 3,051 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.
What is the best area to stay in Oban?
It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Oban explains what each one offers: Seafront and The hills and Ganavan.
Is there a free walking tour in Oban?
Yes. Our page on free walking tours in Oban lists the free tours and guided visits in English that you can book, with a guide to what to see.