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 ![Balvicar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011769/a36810bf-2881-42c9-b58f-6fb8d72cd1e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Balvicar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011769/540ee10f-06bb-4c82-b03a-9d8db5c1a42b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Balvicar](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)) ![Balvicar](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)) ![Balvicar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011769/5a914799-5147-4776-a489-4c819322f7dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011769/5a914799-5147-4776-a489-4c819322f7dd.jpg) by [Donald MacDonald](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/7565) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Balvicar Things to do - Balvicar Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Balvicar ![The Great Western Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13410000/13407400/13407325/d197c301_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Great Western Hotel Corran Esplanade Oban Scotland CA $102 CA $122 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Oban. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 6.6/10 (1,155 reviews) This hotel is very tired, in need of upgrading, rooms were cold and shower was just a trickle. We were on the third floor, and the weather was very windy and wet which we know the hotel can’t do anything about, the weather but had we were in the top floor it was horrendous and there is obviously ... Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=13407325&PinnedHotelID=13407325&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000378246) ![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 $222 CA $266 total Apr 15 - Apr 16 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! (1,000 reviews) Our room was lovely and the air-conditioning and heating system worked well. We very much enjoyed the spa. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. The front desk staff was very nice and helpful. We did not really care for the dinner menu so didn’t eat there. Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=993007&PinnedHotelID=993007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000378246) ![Oban Bay Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1170600/1170598/979e11f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oban Bay Hotel Corran Esplanade Oban Scotland CA $164 CA $197 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Oban. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 7.6/10 Good! (559 reviews) Obviously the location sells this hotel. Very dated decor and bedroom was very cramped. Car parking is not on site. Food and drink is very expensive Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=1170598&PinnedHotelID=1170598&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000378246) [See all 567 properties in Balvicar](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%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/34000000/33340000/33338800/33338772/3c55eccb_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 Oban Distillery 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) ![3 Oban - fantastic sea view apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45670000/45669500/45669446/f7758efb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 3 Oban - fantastic sea view apartment Oban Book a stay at this golf apartment in Oban. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Oban Ferry Terminal and RSPB Visitor Centre ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews) Clean rooms Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Bouvet-Island-Hotels-3-Oban-Fantastic-Sea-View-Apartment.h45669446.Hotel-Information) ![Luxury Sea View Pods](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111490000/111487200/111487123/c256f8fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury Sea View Pods Pennyghael Scotland Stay at this apartment in Isle of Mull. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Ross of Mull Historical Centre and Tràigh nam Beach are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) I absolutely loved my stay here! It was very easy to find, staff were very communicative, and it was convenient to everything I wanted to do. Most of all, it was extremely quiet and peaceful, with an unbeatable view every morning. The nearby inn offered great food and friendly service for dinner, ... Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Isle-Of-Mull-Hotels-Luxury-Sea-View-Pods.h111487123.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=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01)[Mar 31 - Apr 1](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000378246&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000378246&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-03-02)[Apr 1 - Apr 2](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000378246&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-03-02) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000378246&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000378246&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000378246&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000378246&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%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(17 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) ![Oban Distillery](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(26 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](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) ![Connel Bridge](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 lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Connel-Bridge-Oban.d6092973.Vacation-Attraction) ![McCaig's Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092963/95c57f72-43ae-4323-9627-e364f18b075e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### McCaig's Tower 4.5/5(11 reviews) See the views across Oban Bay to the Atlantic Islands from the platform of Oban’s most unusual landmark. [](https://expedia.ca/McCaigs-Tower-Oban.d6092963.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oban War and Peace Museum](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: 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 $27 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/45898243/7003f4b6-61c0-4b44-92e3-931873be29c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oban Wee Walk and A Whisky Tour CA $117 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/oban-wee-walk-and-a-whisky-tour.a45898243.activity-details) ![Historical Tour and Seafood Experience ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1042946/4675a9fd-e075-4f5a-94a6-fb437e6f7536.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Historical Tour and Seafood Experience CA $201 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/historical-tour-and-seafood-experience.a1042946.activity-details) [See all activities in Balvicar](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Balvicar.d3000378246.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Balvicar ![Oban](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) - [Corryvreckan Whirlpool ](https://expedia.ca/Corryvreckan-Whirlpool-Oban.d6093041.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel ](https://expedia.ca/Dunstaffnage-Castle-And-Chapel-Oban.d6166445.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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