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Sandra's Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel within easy reach of Scrabster Ferry Terminal

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Interior
Breakfast area
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Family Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Bathroom
In the heart of the city, Sandra's Backpackers Hostel offers a warm welcome with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Connect over coffee or tea in the lobby, take advantage of luggage storage, and enjoy smoke-free premises.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (4)

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
The current price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Princess Street, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 7BQ

What's nearby

  • Thurso Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Dunnet Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 21 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Castle of Mey - 24 min drive - 26.2 km

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

Sandra's Backpackers Hostel puts you a short five-minute drive from Scrabster Ferry Terminal. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails.

Languages

English

At a glance

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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
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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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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 on-site 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 7 minutes' walk from Thurso Beach.

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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

10/10

Very good location and comfortable for the price
2-night trip

10/10

Would stay again
1-night trip

8/10

Stay was okay. Nothing spectacular. Basic but it’s what you’d expect for the price. The shared communal kitchen area was nice, clean and had plenty of facilities for you to use and communal breakfast options also.
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent continent breakfast provided room are basic n request for towels Kitchen reasonable size Overall good Off street road parking
1-night trip

10/10

I had a great stay here and it was brilliant. I would definitely come stay again.
1-night trip

6/10

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.
1-night trip

6/10

2-night trip

8/10

👍
2-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

6/10

Helt okey hostel och fin frukost … synd att det var så dåligt städat. Gamla pappersservetter från tidigare boende och spindelnät i taket bl a. Trevlig ägare.
1-night trip

8/10

It was a nice room and friendly people.
1-night trip

8/10

The stay was good keep up the good work. Was a nice stay near railway station and shops.
1-night trip

6/10

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.
1-night trip

6/10

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!
1-night trip

8/10

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!
1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

6/10

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

10/10

1-night trip

6/10

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.
2-night trip

8/10

Wir standen nach unserer Ankunft vor verschlossener Tür und mussten erst mal den Host anrufen. Er wsr zwar relativ schnell da, aber nicht gerade freundlich. Nachdem er im Schnelldurchlauf alles gezeigt hat, verschwand er sofort wieder. Auf Nachfragen reagierte er schnippisch. Handtücher gab es nur auf Nachfrage. Da er aber sxhneller weg war als man schauen konnte, hatten wir folgloch keine... Die Unterkunft war zweckmässig und vom preis leistungs Verhältnis sehr gut. Allerdings war es unglaublich heiß und stickig im zimmer. Die Un
1-night trip

8/10

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.
3-night trip

2/10

I travelled up and it was so dirty and noisy I did not stay absolutely awful and should be avoided
1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

8/10

Great location, easy check-in, easy to park in nearby streets.
1-night trip