Title: Visit Balvicar: Best of Balvicar Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Balvicar](https://expedia.ca/Balvicar-Hotels.d3000378246.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Balvicar](https://expedia.ca/Balvicar-Vacation-Rentals.d3000378246.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Balvicar Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Balvicar.d3000378246.Car-Rental-Guide)[Balvicar Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Balvicar.d3000378246.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Balvicar ## Travel Guide ![Banc sur une colline de Seil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011769/a36810bf-2881-42c9-b58f-6fb8d72cd1e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Banc sur une colline de Seil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011769/a36810bf-2881-42c9-b58f-6fb8d72cd1e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Easdale Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011769/540ee10f-06bb-4c82-b03a-9d8db5c1a42b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Port a Mhuilinn. Overlooking the sea from the B844.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011769/bd16d02a-a93c-4459-9a08-eb1ceaaec654.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011769/bd16d02a-a93c-4459-9a08-eb1ceaaec654.jpg) by [Brendan and Ruth McCartney](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/22) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Quarry at Balvicar, Seil Island.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011769/48792deb-9ab5-4361-8cd1-6c109cf356f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011769/48792deb-9ab5-4361-8cd1-6c109cf356f1.jpg) by [Malcolm Street](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2225) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Balvicar Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000378246) - Balvicar Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Balvicar ![Perle Oban Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/993100/993007/dabe73b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Perle Oban Hotel & Spa Station Square Oban Scotland CA $146 CA $175 total Feb 24 - Feb 25 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Oban. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Great location, beautiful room, lovely staff, good breakfast (only addition to suggest is some fresh whole fruit like bananas would be good at breakfast too). Overall very enjoyable short stay. Will definitely return. Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=993007&PinnedHotelID=993007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000378246) ![The Lochnell Arms Hotel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122270000/122261100/122261019/c6ce3ce2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Lochnell Arms Hotel Lochnell Arms Hotel Oban Scotland CA $109 CA $131 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Oban. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Connel Bridge and Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel ... 10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) The room was very clean and comfy and the staff were delightful. We really enjoyed our stay Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=122261019&PinnedHotelID=122261019&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000378246) ![The Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1630400/1630315/6708cd81_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa Off The A849 Isle of Mull Scotland CA $176 CA $212 total Feb 18 - Feb 19 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Isle of Mull. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (242 reviews) The room was the modest hotel room I’ve ever had. The bed was amazing, the bathroom was huge with separate shower and bathtub! The closet at the entrance was HUGE! Big enough for all our luggage and outerwear and then some! Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=1630315&PinnedHotelID=1630315&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000378246) [See all 548 properties in Balvicar](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000378246) 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. ![The Ranald Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33340000/33338800/33338772/bc4f473e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Ranald Apartments 41 Stevenson Street Oban Scotland Stay at this apartment in Oban. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions RSPB Visitor Centre and McCaig's Tower are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (66 reviews) Good location in town central to everything. Spacious room, but a little noisy due to hard floors in unit above. Kitchenette was well appointed. Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Oban-Hotels-The-Ranald-Apartments.h33338772.Hotel-Information) ![Lovely 7 bedroom home with hot tub and large garden near Oban](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57820000/57812500/57812487/b99f19ed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lovely 7 bedroom home with hot tub and large garden near Oban Taynuilt Scotland Stay at this vacation home in Taynuilt. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bonawe Iron Furnace and Ardchattan Priory Garden ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews) We enjoyed our stay the house was perfect for an extended family stay Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Taynuilt-Hotels-Lovely-6-Bedroom-Home-With-Large-Garden-Near-Oban.h57812487.Hotel-Information) ![The ultimate secluded Holiday Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21810000/21807200/21807145/2dfd6a45_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The ultimate secluded Holiday Cottage Oban Argyll and Bute Stay at this cottage in Oban. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Gylen Castle and Pulpit Hill are located nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Oban-Hotels-The-Ultimate-Secluded-Holiday-Cottage.h21807145.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Balvicar](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000378246&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Balvicar hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000378246&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[Feb 11 - Feb 12](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000378246&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000378246&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13)[Feb 12 - Feb 13](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000378246&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000378246&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000378246&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000378246&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000378246&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![A view of the port and ferry terminal at Oban, Scotland on a summers day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558012031/f12cdf8e-2411-4558-93e9-615f2bcff4d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oban Ferry Terminal 4.5/5(16 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Oban with a trip to Oban Ferry Terminal. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Oban-Ferry-Terminal-Oban.d553248621558012031.Vacation-Attraction) ![Found a treasure here](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9144/9c570cbb-0900-4197-8bdc-48986f665519.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oban Distillery 4.5/5(25 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Oban-Distillery-Oban.d6092965.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ganavan Sands showing a coastal town and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6166439/bc5f76b7-df48-48d2-b52c-c86e00a34f50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ganavan Sands 4/5(1 review) Spend a few hours wading, strolling or building sandcastles at this lovely Blue Flag beach. [](https://expedia.ca/Ganavan-Sands-Oban.d6166439.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sunset and looking out towards Mull, where the bridge peaks see the hills on Mull. From the roadside of the A85 heading towards Oban](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092973/37fac590-c400-496c-aa64-2138a94e0aba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Connel Bridge 4.5/5(5 reviews) You can learn about the history of Oban with a trip to Connel Bridge. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Connel-Bridge-Oban.d6092973.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel featuring heritage elements, interior views and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6166445/e5eb502e-d67d-4c18-99e8-e7df27c88d35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel 4.5/5(3 reviews) Trace the rich and colorful history of this ruined 13th-century fortress, the site of heroic battles, royal residences and political imprisonments. [](https://expedia.ca/Dunstaffnage-Castle-And-Chapel-Oban.d6166445.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oban War and Peace Museum showing heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6166453/a0ac92a3-063d-47a5-a322-73be6c5634b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oban War and Peace Museum Discover the history of Oban and its military involvement at this compact yet compelling little museum. [](https://expedia.ca/Oban-War-And-Peace-Museum-Oban.d6166453.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Oban Town Daily Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5102319/b3d805b6-609d-4476-af8e-78331447e19f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oban Town Daily Walking Tour (10:30am) CA $26 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/oban-town-daily-walking-tour-1030am.a5102319.activity-details) ![Oban: Daily Town Highlights Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44648877/6573cca7-c86c-45df-8f0d-54fd02ca4f6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oban: Daily Town Highlights Walking Tour (10:30am) CA $28 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/oban-daily-town-highlights-walking-tour-1030am.a44648877.activity-details) ![Oban Wee Walk and A Whisky Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45898243/cb054c8d-f9fe-4d07-b4eb-a4070c8b4e7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oban Wee Walk and A Whisky Tour CA $120 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/oban-wee-walk-and-a-whisky-tour.a45898243.activity-details) [See all activities in Balvicar](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Balvicar.d3000378246.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Balvicar ![Oban which includes a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9144/a3dda549-d64c-40d0-afd8-d9d1416765de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oban - Cities near Balvicar - Places of interest [Oban](https://expedia.ca/Oban.dx9144) - [Oban Distillery ](https://expedia.ca/Oban-Distillery-Oban.d6092965.Vacation-Attraction) - [Duart Castle ](https://expedia.ca/Duart-Castle-Isle-of-Mull.d6092989.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kilmartin Glen ](https://expedia.ca/Kilmartin-Glen-Lochgilphead.d6093045.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel ](https://expedia.ca/Dunstaffnage-Castle-And-Chapel-Oban.d6166445.Vacation-Attraction) - [Corryvreckan Whirlpool ](https://expedia.ca/Corryvreckan-Whirlpool-Oban.d6093041.Vacation-Attraction) - [Arichonan Clearance Village ](https://expedia.ca/Arichonan-Clearance-Village-Lochgilphead.d553248621555971492.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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