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Sandra's Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Thurso

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Interior
Exterior
Shower, towels
Laundry
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8,2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (4)

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
The price is R1 295
R1 555 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (76)
The price is R1 879
R2 255 total
includes taxes & fees
03 Jan - 04 January 2025
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About the area

Map
Princess Street, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 7BQ

What's nearby

  • Thurso Beach - 7 min walk
  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive
  • Dunnet Bay Beach - 11 min drive
  • Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 19 min drive
  • Castle of Mey - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Wick (WIC) - 32 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 148 min drive
  • Thurso Station - 6 min walk
  • Georgemas Junction Station - 9 min drive
  • Scotscalder Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Commercial - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Top Joes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Y not bar + grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Station Hotel Thurso - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Robins - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sandra's Backpackers Hostel

When visiting Thurso, Sandra's Backpackers Hostel is a great choice to consider. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free (dogs only)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Sandra's Backpackers Hostel Thurso
Sandra's Backpackers Thurso
Sandra's Backpackers
Sandra's Backpackers Hostel Thurso
Sandra's Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel?
Yes, dogs stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel?
Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
What's the area around Sandra's Backpackers Hostel like?
Sandra's Backpackers Hostel is a short 6-minute walk from Thurso Station and 4 minutes' walk from North Coast Visitor Centre.

Sandra's Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8,2

Very good

7,8/10

Cleanliness

7,8/10

Staff & service

8,8/10

Amenities

7,8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8,4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

My stay was saved by interaction with other travellers. The kitchen facilities were fine but the property as a whole was tired. I had what I needed but it is need of just a little bit of effort from the (new?) owners.
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent continent breakfast provided room are basic n request for towels Kitchen reasonable size Overall good Off street road parking
kim, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good location and comfortable for the price
thomas, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

ALYSSA, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I had a great stay here and it was brilliant. I would definitely come stay again.
Kevin, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ngaio, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again
Dian, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

It was a nice room and friendly people.
Susanne, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Lord1of Ukraine
The stay was good keep up the good work. Was a nice stay near railway station and shops.
Lord Ivor, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Says it on the tin!
Almost cheap and almost cheerful, not the worst place I’ve stayed, but does what it says on the tin, and does it well! Nicely situated in the area, and just what you need for a backpacking stopover wash and brush-up.
George, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Lovely owners!
This is a basic budget friendly but safety conscious hostel. Kitchen access at the moment is limited but the owners were really good at helping us out!
Rachel, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great little hostel on the main Street
The stay was exactly what I needed, a good night's sleep in a solid hostel. It was offseason when I went, so not too rowdy, but I can imagine it's a great place for a party during the season. The kitchen is massive and has tons of stuff to cook your own meal - the lounge is connected so a good place to drink with some mates. The owner is super nice as well! I would definitely stay here again if I ever got the opportunity. Thanks team!
Ryan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ester, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

the hostel is quite dated the room was cold and wet but the boss was very kind and helping
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Does for a night or 2 but needs a good clean
They had overbooked the rooms somthere was a bit of panic at first. Room was adequate for what we paid but wouldn’t do any harm to have a proper clean, especially a bit of vacuuming. Free breakfast was a surprise and a nice bonus but could do with someone checking the items as bread was mouldy and butter looked horrible. But there was plenty extra so I just opened a new one. I know some would say you get what you pay for but I’ve stayed in plenty of hostels and paid less and it’s been cleaner. Does for a couple of nights if you’re not that fussy and just looking for somewhere dry.
Fiona, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

It has a good relation cost-comfort. All areas seemed pretty clean, nice kitchen with utensils to use. To improve, maybe bigger beds as they are a little small for two persons. The room is turned to the main street, and you may wake up in the middle of the night with road traffic noise, specially in the summer, when you leave your window open.
Hugo, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

avoid this hostel
I travelled up and it was so dirty and noisy I did not stay absolutely awful and should be avoided
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location, easy check-in, easy to park in nearby streets.
Nathan, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Has everything that you can expect for the price. The room was clean and the kitchen was nice.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Decent hostel.
It's decent for a hostel. Our room was not the double we had reserved, but James offered a refund and to connect us with a local B & B but we decided to stay at the hostel. They offer self serve breakfast cereals in the kitchen, the shower was hot, the WiFi worked and the sheets were clean.
Denise, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very central. Owners very helpful. Not wit breakfast but nearly everything you need is there to make a breakfast. Roomst small but practical
Elvar, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Decent stopover on the NC500.
Thurso is a town you can probably skip, but there aren't a lot of other options for larger settlements on the north coast section of the NC500, and it does seem the most populated. It may be the only one with Chinese takeout open until 11:30pm at least, and with a pub open after midnight. Sandra's itself is fine, nothing to write home about. They accommodated my late arrival with minimal griping and the place itself was ok. There is street noise all night and hallway noise from the flooring whenever someone walks by, which, if you're staying in one of the single rooms, is frequent because you're near the kitchen. WiFi didn't work in the room. Good budget option if you're passing through.
Matt, 1-night trip
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