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
8.28.2 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
NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
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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
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 4 minutes' walk from North Coast Visitor Centre.
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Sandra's Backpackers Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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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
thomas
2-night trip
10/10
Would stay again
Dian
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.
Jeremy
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
kim
1-night trip
10/10
I had a great stay here and it was brilliant. I would definitely come stay again.
Kevin
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.
Mark
1-night trip
6/10
ALYSSA
2-night trip
8/10
👍
Carmen
2-night trip
10/10
John
1-night trip
10/10
Ngaio
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.
Zakrisson
1-night trip
8/10
It was a nice room and friendly people.
Susanne
1-night trip
8/10
The stay was good keep up the good work. Was a nice stay near railway station and shops.
Lord Ivor
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.
George
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!
Rachel
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!
Ryan
1-night trip
10/10
Ester
1-night trip
6/10
the hostel is quite dated the room was cold and wet but the boss was very kind and helping
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10
Verified traveller
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.
Fiona
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.
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C.
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.
Hugo
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
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10
Michael
1-night trip
8/10
Great location, easy check-in, easy to park in nearby streets.