See all properties

Sandras Backpackers

Facade/entrance

bunk bed

Bathroom

Bathroom

Bathroom

7.0Good

(897 Ratings)

"Nice combination between hostel and b&b"

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

7.0 / 10.0

Good(897 Ratings)

Hostel in Thurso

4-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hostel

Sandra's Backpackers is set in the center of Thurso, the UK’s most northerly town. This simple hostel offers rooms and dorms with free Wi-Fi, shared bathrooms, free bed linen and towels.

Amenities at Sandras Backpackers

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

TV

Free parking

Map of Thurso

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Skara Brae Prehistoric Village

The Wick Heritage Museum

Available Rooms

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Booking.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Booking.com provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Booking.com

$$$$

7.0Good

(897 Ratings)

"Nice combination between hostel and b&b"

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

7.0 / 10.0

Good(897 Ratings)

Hostel in Thurso

4-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Map of Thurso

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Skara Brae Prehistoric Village

The Wick Heritage Museum

Available Rooms

About this hostel

Sandra's Backpackers is set in the center of Thurso, the UK’s most northerly town. This simple hostel offers rooms and dorms with free Wi-Fi, shared bathrooms, free bed linen and towels.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

TV

Free parking

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Booking.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Booking.com provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Booking.com

Ratings and reviews

7.0 / 10.0

Good(897 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

8.0 / 10.0

Perhaps not the most modern, but very functional/practical and good location. Will return.

Friendly & helpful comms before arriving then shown around with genuine courtesy by the lovely host once there. Kitchen large, plenty of worktop/table space/seating and 2 cookers. Quirky and characterful. Few minutes walk to/from railway station. Lucky enough to have an upbeat & chatty dorm-mate. Genuinely pleasant hostel experience, even if it's in the back of beyond!

7.0 / 10.0

Overnight stay in Thurso

It's familiar because I have been a few times so the staff know me.

The top bunk beds sounded creaky which was a bit scary and I wasn't sure how safe they were. The shower in our room was ok but there was a lot of water on the bathroom floor so I suspect things could be improved.

7.0 / 10.0

It's basic but functional. OK for a night passing through.

In great location, handy, and James was most helpful and amenable. Breakfast easy to self serve.

It's very hostel like. Well used, no curtain, just a blind so light all night. Bed linens clean. The whole place is just a bit tired. Pretty much as I expected for a hostel, but pretty expensive at over £70 for a night for a private room compared to other local b&b's.

7.0 / 10.0

Great Value for Money

The kitchen was very well stocked with lots of cereals, bread. Cheeses, various spreads. Yoghurt etc Please of fresh food. James the owner was very helpful and friendly.

7.0 / 10.0

Not Bad after driving 7 hours, badly needed to get rest. Water was hot and Host James was very helpf

Close to Restaurants Central, parking available close by.

Creaking Boards

3.0 / 10.0

Nice

The family who owns the property was super nice.

The ceiling leaked water at 5am. When I got to my room at midnight, there was water all over the floor. You need a phone number to get assistance which isn't practical for foreign travelers with esims. There never was anyone at the front desk.

10.0 / 10.0

Nice place, nice hosts and the true backpacker vibes!

Nice combination between hostel and b&b

8.0 / 10.0

Comfy overnighter.

Was a one night sleepover to catch the early boat. My needs were simple. Was a very comfy stay, though and I loved the kitchen. Had all I needed. Safe storage for the bike too.

All was fine.

4.0 / 10.0

It was not comfortable. They need to renovate and put new things

Nothing

Mattress was not good Did not manage to sleep well It was steep on one side and felt like i will fell down

8.0 / 10.0

Easy location, homely feeling

Lovely small hostel, owners were very friendly, well stocked kitchen and included breakfast.

Could use a couple of cushions in the dinning area

8.0 / 10.0

I had great fun.

Close to station, run by the family. Being alone in the dormitory gave me utmost freedom.

The kitchen was clean but needs to be organised. Plenty of cereals ,milk, jams and butter but all opened.

5.0 / 10.0

Convienant location on NC500

It was cheap

It was not that clean

8.0 / 10.0

Nice time

I didn't have breakfast

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Central, clean and convivial.

Central location, great kitchen with communal eating and place to meet and relax, comfy bed and clean facilities with a welcoming host.

Unfortunately no towels because of weather.

10.0 / 10.0

A really welcoming place to stay before going off to Orkney.

Very caring friendly staff.. down up earth, family run business. We were met half way up the street at 10:30 by the friendly James. Breakfast was help yourself..the hostel was home from home and had great kitchen facilities.

Nothing it was all good,

9.0 / 10.0

Lovely hosts

The amazing selection they had of breakfast foods for everyone , and central location

Would have got wet getting to my room if it was raining

7.0 / 10.0

Good choice for one night stay

The location is at center city with easy parking and food/grocery shopping choices. The staff was very helpful to explain the street parking rules to avoid fining.

Wifi signal is very weak. Facilities are more hostel style: functional, basic, but not really comfortable.

6.0 / 10.0

Good for what we needed.

We did not expect a lot, knowing that we booked a hostel, not a hotel, so all was quite acceptable and friendly.

Floorboards above us were very sqeaky and the room was next to the entrance door, hence the room was not so quiet.

6.0 / 10.0

Basic hostel accommodation with good free breakfast

Good location, Communal kitchen / diner Free breakfast En-suite facilities

Room was old and tired

10.0 / 10.0

With lot of love

Love the place and facilities, clean and quiet so you can laugh loud all over the town can hear you ❤️

None

8.0 / 10.0

I think it is a charming hostel in a charming city! I felt welcomed, safe and comfortable. I really can’t complain espec

The house has a lot of personality! I liked the little 'odd' things around the rooms. They made me feel right at home. The kitchen had a great deal of equipment that you could use! The owner is extremely friendly and helpful. And I think my personal favorite was the bedding - I don't think I've ever liked blankets and pillows as much as I did here. I felt really welcomed and hope I can come back soon!

8.0 / 10.0

Enjoyed our short stay.

A large kitchen area, a fridge full of food, a cupboard with food left behind, wet tea towels, flags from countries around the world on the wall, video cassettes for rainy days, squeaky handles on the doors, creaky floor in the room, lumpy mattress on the bed, a heater that cranks up in the evening, an exhaust fan not working in the bathroom, a small shower recess, plenty of instant hot water…. Yes, this is definitely a hostel!

There is no internal staircase. Access to floors 2 & 3 is by external stairs which are open to the weather. Take care using them, especially when I rains.

3.0 / 10.0

Very very disappointing and definitely not value for money. Old and rundown

The location and James was very helpful. Plenty of food for breakfast.

Everything was really old. The shower water was either very hot or very cold, the floors were really noisy. The doors squeaked constantly. There was only 2 bowls to have cereal in and they were very old and marked.. No barh mat was supplied. Tv in bedroom kept losing channels. The place is really old and rundown and expensive. Very disappointed in what I had to pay for the two nights. Definitely not value for money and I would not stay here again or recommend to anyone.

8.0 / 10.0

Alright

Locating , kitchen are nice

Room no 2. Toilet exhaust fan is not working and water is too hot

10.0 / 10.0

Absolutely smashing

Excellent location in the centre of Thurso, a shame about the lack of available parking, however reservable spaces are available in a car park near by. We travelled by motorbike and the owners were very accommodating for our needs. The rooms were small but clean and provided everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. Indian restaurants, chip shops, pubs and convenience stores all within a very short distance made our stay even easier. I look forward to staying again on our future adventures around the stunning scenery that surrounds Thurso.

8.0 / 10.0

An affordable and convenient place to stay in Thurso

The hostel is conveniently located in the centre of Thurso, close to the bus stops and not far from the railway station. It's a taxi or moderate hike to the Scrabster ferry terminal. There are places to eat close-by, from a fish and chip shop across the street to a Sri Lankan themed cafe/restaurant and some good, if expensive, hotel restaurants. The hostel does a generous free breakfast on a help yourself basis. Dorms are reasonably comfortable, with all bedding provided. There are no curfews or similar hassles. Staff are friendly and helpful when present.

The hostel staff have other calls on their time and aren't usually in evidence, though there are contact phone numbers on the front door. Some might be concerned that the dorms can only be accessed up two steep-ish flights of iron stairs up the outside of the building.

9.0 / 10.0

Great budget stay

It was a great place to stop for the night. Very accommodating staff, cycle storage offered, breakfast provided (appreciated the vegan options for milk and butter), and great location.

I found it a bit cold in the room and wasn’t able to adjust the heating, so would’ve preferred a thicker duvet (stayed in early April, and we’re not allowed to use our own bedding)

7.0 / 10.0

Great location, place could do with a renovation

Was great location, right in the centre, staff were really friendly. It's pretty old furniture and not the cleanest, could be better, but ok for one night sleep. The window in room number 7 wasn't closing so I had to sleep with my window open(being alone in the dorm) was a bit chilly

8.0 / 10.0

Very good

The View was nice

There wasnt a bin in the room nor in the bathroom

10.0 / 10.0

Thank you for sharing your place.

Self service breakfast and kitchen was available. We liked it so much we asked to extend our stay twice instead of staying with family. Very nice. Definitely stay there again when I come back to Scotland.

There really wasn't any problems.

9.0 / 10.0

Superb

The man who received us is a very good man, welcoming and attentive. The place is well organised with a nice place to cook and eat.

None

9.0 / 10.0

Superb

Slept well, nice meeting other guests

Green emergency light kept room to light

2.0 / 10.0

Bed bugs

The kitchen was overall in good shape and clean

We were staying in Room 2 which was bed bug infested. It looks like the little pest dwells there for a while now. The rooms were not very clean but ok for a hostel. If you stay there check the bed frame for signs of bed bugs.

8.0 / 10.0

Very good

good location and breakfast

wifi was weak in room 1 but fine in kitchen

7.0 / 10.0

does what it says on the tin.

it’s good for what it is. you have what you need in the room and it’s generally clean. it’s a good central location but not on the main road.

the shared facilities were not as clean as I’d have liked. However, it could have been a lot worse.

8.0 / 10.0

Very enjoyable

Almost everything

Shower didn’t work properly Main bedroom light would not switch off

Explore similar stays in Thurso

Explore all rentals in Thurso

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(829 Ratings)

Pentland Lodge House

Bed and Breakfast

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Internet / Wifi · Free parking · Parking

Looking for a business stay, family stay, couples stay, getaway vacation, or traveling to Thurso, at $102 per night for your next great vacation.

8.1 / 10.0

Excellent(727 Ratings)

Station Hotel

1 guest · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Internet / Wifi · Free parking · Parking

When traveling to Thurso, if you are looking for (business stays, family stays, couples stay, getaway vacation, etc.) this is the perfect place at $102 per night.

8.0 / 10.0

Excellent(366 Ratings)

Pentland

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Internet / Wifi · Laundry · TV

Looking for a Hotel in Thurso, this Hotel for $113 per night for your business stay, family stay, couples stay, getaway vacation, on your next trip.

8.0 / 10.0

Excellent(366 Ratings)

Pentland

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Internet / Wifi · Laundry · TV

Looking for a business stay, family stay, couples stay, getaway vacation, or traveling to Thurso, at $113 per night for your next great vacation.

7.5 / 10.0

Good

Park Hotel

Hotel

in Thurso

3star

Laundry · Parking · TV

This Hotel for $118 in Thurso, is perfect for your next (business stay, family stay, couples stay, getaway vacation, etc.)

8.1 / 10.0

Excellent(698 Ratings)

Station Hotel

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Internet / Wifi · Free parking · Parking

Looking for the perfect place to call home during your trip to Thurso? This Hotel offers a comfort and style with top-notch amenities, including Parking, Pets allowed and Laundry, and more.

7.6 / 10.0

Good(938 Ratings)

Pentland Hotel

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Internet / Wifi · Pets allowed · Garden

Nestled in Thurso, this Hotel is perfect for your next vacation. Enjoy Pentland Hotel's top-rated amenities, including Pets allowed, Garden and Laundry, and more.

8.0 / 10.0

Excellent(36 Ratings)

Sandra's Backpackers Hostel

3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Internet / Wifi · Laundry · Kitchen or Kitchenette

Looking for a memorable stay in Thurso? Our Hostel might just be what you're looking for. Enjoy amenities including Internet / Wifi, Laundry and Kitchen or Kitchenette, and more during your stay.

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(36 Ratings)

Sandra's Backpackers Hostel

3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Internet / Wifi · Laundry · Kitchen or Kitchenette

This Hostel in Thurso, is the right price for your (business stay, family stays, couples stay, getaway vacation, etc.) today!

8.0 / 10.0

Excellent(191 Ratings)

St Clair Hotel

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Internet / Wifi · Laundry · TV

Soak up the beauty of Thurso in our Hotel, St Clair Hotel. With a range of amenities such as Laundry, Internet / Wifi and TV, you'll feel right at home.

7.5 / 10.0

Good(1,026 Ratings)

Manor House Hotel

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Internet / Wifi · Free parking · Parking

This inviting Hotel in Thurso can fit your needs for many types of vacations, at $102 per night.

8.4 / 10.0

Excellent(125 Ratings)

Manor House

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Internet / Wifi · Free parking · Laundry

Experience vacation in Thurso with our Hotel, Manor House. Enjoy amenities such as Internet / Wifi, Laundry and TV, and more.

8.4 / 10.0

Excellent(125 Ratings)

Manor House

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Internet / Wifi · Free parking · Laundry

The best choice in Thurso for Hotel, for $99 per night for your (business stay, family stay, couples stay, getaway vacation, etc.)

8.1 / 10.0

Excellent(761 Ratings)

Holborn Hotel

Bed and Breakfast

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Internet / Wifi · Garden · Laundry

Looking for a memorable stay in Thurso? Our Bed and Breakfast might just be what you're looking for. Enjoy amenities including Garden, Laundry and Family friendly, and more during your stay.

6.8 / 10.0

Average(2,226 Ratings)

Royal Thurso Hotel

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Internet / Wifi · Free parking · Parking

Are you ready to indulge in a relaxing getaway? Our Hotel in Thurso has everything you need for a rejuvenating stay. Treat yourself to Royal Thurso Hotel's exceptional amenities, such as Parking, Pets allowed and Family friendly.

9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(434 Ratings)

Park Hotel

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Internet / Wifi · Free parking · Laundry

This Hotel in Thurso, is the right price for your (business stay, family stays, couples stay, getaway vacation, etc.) today!

9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(434 Ratings)

Park Hotel

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Internet / Wifi · Free parking · Laundry

Experience vacation in Thurso with our Hotel, Park Hotel. Enjoy amenities such as Internet / Wifi, Laundry and Wheelchair accessible, and more.

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(464 Ratings)

Park Hotel

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Internet / Wifi · Free parking · Parking

Looking to create some memories in Thurso? Look no further than our Hotel, Park Hotel. Enjoy top-rated amenities including Parking, Laundry and Wheelchair accessible, and more.