Gylen Castle Tours

Photo by Phyllis Robb
Photo by Phyllis Robb
Photo "Gylen Castle" by Rebecca Beeston (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Rebecca Beeston (CC BY-SA)
Gylen Castle was made to last! Learn about the history and myths behind this impressive structure.

You'll have sightseeing choices galore when in Oban. Gylen Castle is a great place to kick off here, but there are loads of other interesting attractions to experience. McCaig's Tower, Ganavan Sands, and Oban Distillery are not far from the fortified complex and and will cap off your day nicely.

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The Busby Hotel

The Busby Hotel

3 out of 5
Price was $1,180, price is now $1,057 per person
$1,057
per person
Oct 10 - Oct 16
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Glasgow (GLA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (363 reviews)
Food was very good. Room wad good although the mattress was very hard & uncomfortable, apart from that it was fine.

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Crossbasket Castle Hotel & Restaurant

Crossbasket Castle Hotel & Restaurant

4.5 out of 5
Price was $1,694, price is now $1,404 per person
$1,404
per person
Oct 28 - Nov 2
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Glasgow (GLA)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (214 reviews)
The most luxurious and beautifully decorated hotel I have ever stayed in.

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Glasgow

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Glasgow

4 out of 5
Glasgow Westend
Price was $1,549, price is now $1,285 per person
$1,285
per person
Oct 28 - Nov 2
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Glasgow (GLA)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (860 reviews)
It is the most beautiful hotel - unlike any other. You have to see it to believe it. I have stayed in plenty of fancy places but this is far superior and not all that expensive. Highly recommended!

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Popular places to visit

McCaig\'s Tower showing heritage architecture and heritage elements

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
Oban War and Peace Museum featuring 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
Found a treasure here

Oban Distillery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Oban Distillery in Oban. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Oban Distillery
Ganavan Sands featuring a bay or harbor and a coastal town

Ganavan Sands

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

Ganavan Sands
Duart Castle which includes tranquil scenes, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Duart Castle

The ancestral residence of the MacLean clan contains 800 years of history within its medieval battlements, perched on the sea cliffs above the Sound of Mull.

Duart Castle
Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel showing heritage elements, interior views and heritage architecture

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

Best Lodging Options Near Gylen Castle

The Kelvin Hotel

The Kelvin Hotel

1 out of 5
Shore Street, Oban, Scotland
The Kelvin Hotel
Perle Oban Hotel & Spa

Perle Oban Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Station Square, Oban, Scotland
Perle Oban Hotel & Spa
Claredon Hotel

Claredon Hotel

3 out of 5
1 Shore Road, Oban, Scotland
Claredon Hotel
The Great Western Hotel

The Great Western Hotel

3 out of 5
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland
The Great Western Hotel
3 bedroom accommodation in Oban, near Argyll

3 bedroom accommodation in Oban, near Argyll

Oban, near Argyll
3 bedroom accommodation in Oban, near Argyll
The ultimate secluded Holiday Cottage

The ultimate secluded Holiday Cottage

Oban
The ultimate secluded Holiday Cottage
2 bedroom accommodation in Oban

2 bedroom accommodation in Oban

Oban
2 bedroom accommodation in Oban
Achalic Beag - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Achalic Beag - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Oban
Achalic Beag - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
Fabulous Apartment in the Heart of Oban overlooking the beautiful Bay

Fabulous Apartment in the Heart of Oban overlooking the beautiful Bay

Oban
Fabulous Apartment in the Heart of Oban overlooking the beautiful Bay
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.