Slate Islands

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Photo by Emma Brown
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Photo by Phyllis Robb
Photo "Slate Islands" by Patrick Mackie (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Patrick Mackie (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Slate Islands" by Patrick Mackie (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Patrick Mackie (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Slate Islands" by Patrick Mackie (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Patrick Mackie (CC BY-SA)
The Great Western Hotel

The Great Western Hotel

3 out of 5
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland
The price is €182 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€182
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oban. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
6.8/10 (1,097 reviews)
Big Grand Hotel. On the Harbour.
"Great Stay. We have been before to this Hotel so we new what to expect. Staff Great and Polite. Breakfast very good, Its an old Victorian Type Hotel but you get what you pay for,Yes there could be a few improvements here and there with the Structure but what suits some dosen't suit others. The price ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

The Great Western Hotel
The Kelvin Hotel

The Kelvin Hotel

1 out of 5
Shore Street, Oban, Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Oban. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (510 reviews)
"Great harbor view"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

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The Kelvin Hotel
Perle Oban Hotel & Spa

Perle Oban Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Station Square, Oban, Scotland
The price is €235 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€235
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Oban. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable room, great sea view, excellent breakfast choice, would definitely return."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Perle Oban Hotel & Spa
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The Ranald Apartments

The Ranald Apartments

4 out of 5
41 Stevenson Street, Oban, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Oban. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Oban Ferry Terminal and RSPB Visitor Centre ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (56 reviews)
"Renovated and nice. Patio didn’t open sadly. Enjoyed the privacy and quiet area."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

The Ranald Apartments
Luxury Sea View Pods

Luxury Sea View Pods

Pennyghael
Stay at this apartment in Isle of Mull. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Ross of Mull Historical Centre and Ben More are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Fantastic glamping experience! The pods are so cute and equipped with everything you could need! Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Luxury Sea View Pods
The ultimate secluded Holiday Cottage

The ultimate secluded Holiday Cottage

Oban
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Oban. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Oban Ferry Terminal and Gylen ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Secluded luxury cottage
"Upon arrival at the gates, a herd of deer greeted us. The cottage, the appointments, the location, the tranquility did not disappoint. As birdwatchers, we enjoyed morning walks with various birdsongs. We would definitely return."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

The ultimate secluded Holiday Cottage
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Popular places to visit

Oban Distillery

Oban Distillery

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Oban Distillery during your trip to Oban. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Oban Distillery
Ganavan Sands showing a coastal town and a bay or harbour

Ganavan Sands

Spend a few hours wading, strolling or building sandcastles at this lovely Blue Flag beach.

Ganavan Sands
Connel Bridge

Connel Bridge

You can learn about the history of Benderloch when you stop by Connel Bridge. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Connel Bridge
McCaig\'s Tower showing heritage elements and heritage architecture

McCaig's Tower

See the views across Oban Bay to the Atlantic Islands from the platform of Oban’s most unusual landmark.

McCaig's Tower
Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and interior views

Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel

Trace the rich and colorful history of this ruined 13th-century fortress, the site of heroic battles, royal residences and political imprisonments.

Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel
Oban War and Peace Museum which includes heritage elements

Oban War and Peace Museum

Discover the history of Oban and its military involvement at this compact yet compelling little museum.

Oban War and Peace Museum

Things to do

Couple sitting neat harbor in Edinburgh

Oban, Loch Lomond, Loch Awe, & Inveraray Full-Day Tour

€83
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Oban, Loch Lomond, Loch Awe, & Inveraray Full-Day Tour
Historical Tour and Seafood Experience

Historical Tour and Seafood Experience

€127
per adult
Historical Tour and Seafood Experience
Oban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs & Castles Tour from Glasgow

Oban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs & Castles Tour from Glasgow

€121
per adult
Oban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs & Castles Tour from Glasgow
Oban Wee Walk and A Whisky Tour

Oban Wee Walk and A Whisky Tour

€74
per adult
Oban Wee Walk and A Whisky Tour
Oban's crown

Oban Guided Private Walking Tour

€110
per traveller
Oban Guided Private Walking Tour
Private Oban City Tour

Private Oban Town Tour

€145
per traveller
Private Oban Town Tour
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Oban which includes a coastal town

Oban