Oban Backpackers

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This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.

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Be part of our team, improve your skills and get to know Scotland

Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping

Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom

Reviews

5.0
(68 reviews)68

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

United Kingdom

5

An amazing first experience on WorldPackers. The team were welcoming and friendly and the place felt like home very quickly. The hostels are well equipped and the housekeeping tasks are straightforward and well managed in a small team. Exploring the town and the islands close by was a fantastic way to spend days/afternoons off and the team have so much information about things to do in the area. Thanks so much!

about 2 months ago

United States

5

Volunteering in Oban, Scotland was an unforgettable experience that I’ll cherish forever. The light workloads allowed for a perfect balance between meaningful contribution and time to explore the breathtaking scenery. The team’s positivity and camaraderie made every moment enjoyable. everyone was welcoming, supportive, and full of good cheer. A heartfelt mention goes to Lynn, whose kindness and dedication made everything run so smoothly. With easy ferry access to nearby islands like Mull, Iona, and Kerrera, every free day felt like a new adventure.

about 2 months ago

United States

5

I had a great time volunteering in Oban! It’s a small, charming town with easy access to nearby islands through the ferry port, and a nearby bus and train station if you want to go anywhere else. If you like hiking and nature, you’ll have a lot of fun exploring the area. The work was relaxed with flexible scheduling, planned together so you could balance tasks and free time. I arrived near the end of the season, so things were quieter as the town started winding down, but it was still really enjoyable. The hostel is old, but it’s getting renovations this year!

about 2 months ago

Brazil

4

Oban is a small town, but there's a lot of day trips you can do. You can choose your own schedule, so it's easy to plan your days.

When I was there, the work was pretty chill. I arrived about 20 days before the hostel closed for the winter, so idk how the work is during high season (Specially bcs there's no cleaning staff, everything is done by the volunteers)

Everyone was really nice to me, and I felt very welcomed. The staff is changing next year, and the place (which needed some maintenance) is going through renovations.

A really nice place to get to know a bit of the Highlands :)

about 2 months ago

Australia

5

Lynnon & Barney were amazing managers and made the experience better, i would 100% work with them again. I met some of the best people here (locals&volunteers). it’s a pretty and peaceful town and the islands are very nice

about 2 months ago