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Sandra's Backpackers Hostel

Highland, Highland

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Nice location! Near public transportOnly 990 m to Thurso Station

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3.8/5

GoodFrom 20 reviews

5.0/516 Nov 2025

Timothy • Solo Trip

It was a really pleasant experience. The owners are so kind and friendly also. I will definitely come back next time I’m in town.

5.0/527 Aug 2024

kim • Trip with Friends

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

5.0/59 Jul 2024

thomas • Others

Very good location and comfortable for the price

5.0/54 Aug 2023

Kevin • Family Trip

I had a great stay here and it was brilliant. I would definitely come stay again.

5.0/51 Jul 2023

Dian

Would stay again

4.0/514 May 2025

Jeremy • Solo Trip

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.

4.0/520 May 2024

Carmen • Solo Trip

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4.0/517 May 2022

Susanne • Solo Trip

It was a nice room and friendly people.

4.0/523 Mar 2022

Lord Ivor • Trip with Friends

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

4.0/526 Nov 2019

Ryan • Solo Trip

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!

4.0/52 Sep 2019

C. • Couple Trip

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

4.0/54 Aug 2019

Hugo • Couple Trip

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.

4.0/525 May 2019

Nathan • Solo Trip

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

3.0/512 Sep 2024

Mark • Solo Trip

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.

3.0/52 Aug 2022

Zakrisson • Couple Trip

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.

3.0/523 Jun 2021

George • Solo Trip

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.

3.0/512 Sep 2020

Rachel • Trip with Friends

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!

3.0/521 Sep 2019

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

the hostel is quite dated the room was cold and wet but the boss was very kind and helping

3.0/59 Sep 2019

Fiona • Trip with Friends

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.

1.0/53 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

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

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Princess Street, Thurso, Scotland, GB

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in11:00 AM-10:30 PM

Check-out10:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

About Sandra's Backpackers Hostel

Sandra's Backpackers Hostel Location
With a stay at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel in Thurso, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute and North Coast Visitor Centre. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Thurso Library and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Thurso Beach.

Sandra's Backpackers Hostel Facility and Service
This smoke-free hostel features hiking/biking trails nearby.

Sandra's Backpackers Hostel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Room Type and Price

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - Mon, 24 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children