Places to Stay Near a Train Station in Oban

What's available near the station

BritStays currently lists 25 places to stay in the Oban area that are tagged as near a train station, and all 25 are hotels. That makes this a handy shortlist if you'd like to leave the car at home, arrive by rail and explore from there. There are no self-catering cottages or lodges in this group, so if you need your own kitchen or a whole property, look at other stay types on the site.

Most of the choice is in Oban itself, with 22 of the 25 hotels in the town. The remaining three are spread out, with one each in North Connel, Connel and Lochailort. If you have your heart set on one of those quieter spots, there's no back-up option nearby within this set, so plan accordingly.

Choosing between Oban and the smaller places

Staying in Oban gives you the widest selection by far. Hotels such as the Columba Hotel, Oban Bay Hotel, The Palace Hotel, The Scot, Glencairn Hotel, Soroba House Hotel and The Manor House Oban all carry the near-a-station tag, along with Muthu Queens Oban Hotel and Muthu Oban Regent Hotel. If a view of the water matters to you, Corran Guest House & Hostel lists sea views, plus a bar and WiFi.

If you'd prefer somewhere smaller, Lochnell Arms in North Connel and Lochailort Inn in Lochailort are both near a station. Falls of Lora Hotel in Connel has a bar and restaurant on site, which is useful when you don't want to head out again in the evening.

Couples, families and dog owners

We don't have room sizes or sleeping capacity for these hotels, so if you're travelling as a family, contact the hotel directly to check for family rooms or connecting rooms before you book. Couples have the most flexibility, as nearly any of the 25 will suit a short break.

If you're bringing a dog, Falls of Lora Hotel is the one example in this set listed as pet friendly. Confirm the details with the hotel, such as which rooms allow pets and whether there's a charge, as options look limited.

Facilities worth checking

Being near a station is the one thing every hotel here has in common. Beyond that, facilities vary a lot, so don't assume anything:

• WiFi: listed at 10 of the 25
• Disabled access: 4, including The Pier Rooms
• Bar: 4
• Parking: 3, including The Pier Rooms, which is handy if you're driving part of the way
• Restaurant: 3
• Swimming pool: 1
• Laundrette: 1

If step-free access, parking or a pool is essential for you, filter for it first, because only a handful of hotels offer each one.

Things to do once you're there

Without leaving Oban, you can visit the Oban War & Peace Museum and Moidart History House. Further afield in Argyll and Bute there's a good spread of museums. Kilmartin House Museum, Auchindrain, Bonawe Iron Furnace, Strachur Smiddy and The Egg Shed would fill a few rainy days, and Argyll Adventure is a likely hit if you have children with you.

For castles and grand houses, the list is long: Duart Castle, Torosay Castle, Castle Stalker, Gylen Castle, Duntrune Castle and Kinlochaline Castle, along with Colonsay House and Inverailort House. Not all of these will be easy to reach by train alone. Before you go, check how you'll get there and back, whether that's by bus, taxi, a tour or a hire car for the day, and confirm opening arrangements, as some sites may be seasonal.

When and how to book

Book early if you need something specific. With only three hotels outside Oban, one listed pet-friendly example, three with parking and four with disabled access, the hotels that meet particular needs can fill up first. School holidays tend to be the busiest time for UK breaks, so allow more lead time then.

If you're travelling by rail, check train times for your dates before paying for a non-refundable room, especially for later arrivals. It's also worth asking your hotel about late check-in. Finally, if WiFi matters for work or streaming, check that it's actually listed, because fewer than half of the hotels here mention it.