Sandras Backpackers

About this hostel

Nestled in Thurso, this attractive hostel for R 1,846 per night is a great choice for your next break. Sandra's Backpackers is set in the centre 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 / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Map of Thurso

Nearby attractions

Skara Brae Prehistoric Village

The Wick Heritage Museum

18.95 miles

Sandras Backpackers

3.5

Average(767 Reviews)

Hostel in Thurso

4-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for pets

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

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About this hostel

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Map of Thurso

Nearby attractions

Skara Brae Prehistoric Village

The Wick Heritage Museum

18.95 miles

Reviews

3.5/5.0

Average(767 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

8.0

Jul 2023

Very good

The View was nice

There wasnt a bin in the room nor in the bathroom

10.0

Jul 2023

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

Jul 2023

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

May 2023

Superb

Slept well, nice meeting other guests

Green emergency light kept room to light

2.0

May 2023

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

May 2023

Very good

good location and breakfast

wifi was weak in room 1 but fine in kitchen

8.0

Mar 2023

Very enjoyable

Almost everything

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

7.0

Mar 2023

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.

10.0

Dec 2022

Good

The guy showed up quickly when we called the number to check-in. He confirmed our booking right away and then showed us to the room. He also showed us the facilities including kitchen and the brekkie thoroughly. Very responsive when we called back to ask about parking. Free breakfast was more than adequate for us. If you need wifi prior to check-in, you can go to the indian restaurant next door.

At this pricepoint, no complaints

7.0

Oct 2022

Good

The hostel was available for a last minute booking and were able to accommodate our evening arrival. 10/10 We stayed in a private twin room which was ensuite, it was of a good size and more than adequate for the crash and dash purposes we were looking for. 9/10 This is a hostel, and at a fairly low price so we were not expecting the ritz, the sheets had been washed (although there was a small stain of ink at the foot of the bed - not where i was laying). The main space of the room clean, (windowsill and other non useable areas couldve used a wipe). 6/10 There was hot water in the shower, and a decent space in the ensuite, and no strange plumbing noises. Although the ensuite was a little tired and grubby around the edges 8/10 Breakfast was continental help yourself, perfect for our stay 9/10. The hostel manager was very polite and helpful 10/10. Overall a decent experience and would use again for the purposes of crash and dash.

There were areas of the room that could use a wipe. Personally being quite tall (6ft4) the bed and bedding was not quite long enough -not something that can usually be helped wherever i stay. The bathroom light took a few minutes to settle down, not a problem for me as such but if i was epileptic it would be a problem - felt like being in a rave room with strobe lighting for the first few minutes. Unfortunately our room was ground floor level, and outside the room was a taxi rank-and being a Saturday night it was not particularly quiet in the early hours, for a period of about 1-2 hours. (Again not the hostels fault as such)

8.0

Oct 2022

Great place!

Location, friendly staff.

Some items didn't work. Heater, tv, bedside light. But heater got fixed.

7.0

Oct 2022

Good

Cozy kitchen and good breakfast

3.0

Oct 2022

Poor

location

outside steps

8.0

Oct 2022

Perfect for a budget stopover

As a budget Hostel, the individual ensuite room was clean and comfortable. No frills but the breakfast of cereal, toast and yogurt was great. Great to meet very interesting travellers in the common canteen and share stories. Perfect for a budget stopover

9.0

Oct 2022

perfect stay

very nice owner :)

all good

8.0

Sep 2022

Very good

It's a nice place to stay without spending a lot of money.

9.0

Sep 2022

Superb

all ok

1.0

Sep 2022

If traveling on low budget its a place to stay

As this did not meet to my expectations the owners refunded the booking fees after deduction of administration fees of Booking.Com. I did not stay at this place

This place was not suitable for our stay hence we had to find alternative hotel in the area

5.0

Sep 2022

Passable

Good location Good selection of cereals,tea,coffee,bread,etc

No parking as advertised. Can park on the street if there's space. But need to move on by 8am Very noisy and creaky building.

6.0

Sep 2022

Like camping but with a fish & chips shop across the street

Location was good and lots of breakfast items available.

While it was clean, the facilities were very worn and beat up. Could have used fresh paint, new signs, etc.

4.0

Sep 2022

very basic and good just to sleep overnight

good value for the location

quite old

10.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

Loved my stay here!

1.0

Aug 2022

VERY bad experience and will never stay there again especially if you're a couple.

Kitchen was good but the rest of the building was really appalling. No security or CCTV was in order. cleanliness was extremely poor. Really poor quality beds. Dirty towels were provided and host was very rude. Extremely unhelpful host Would never recommend to anyone even at a lower price. We had to book it on a short notice as we couldn't find elsewhere to stay for the night

We didn't like anything but only thing useful was the use of the kitchen.

7.0

Aug 2022

Good

The staff were friendly and helpful, there was a well-provisioned kitchen from which you could take anything for breakfast. The room was very basic but the bed was fairly comfortable and all I needed, very good value really

The lock to the bathroom in my dorm didn't work but the fan was loud enough you could always tell when someone was in there. Also the window didn't shut properly which wasn't too much of an issue but I imagine could be unpleasant at a different time of the year

10.0

Aug 2022

Great Hostel in Thurso City Centre.

Nice Hostel, a bit worn, but clean and comfortable. Self catering Kitchen is well equipped, free breakfast items available all day. Right in city centre.

7.0

Aug 2022

Basic but in a good location in town. Good value for the price

For a hostel it was quite good. Basic breakfast but for the price it was good value.

Shower was a bit tatty

3.0

Aug 2022

The central location was good, generally ok but very uncomfy mattress made me give it a low rating.

Breakfast was included which was an unexpected bonus but it was not very unorganised. Everything - jams, butter and bread being very, very tightly crammed into the fridge for you to help yourself.

The man on the reception was abrupt and not very friendly but then that made him into a kind of character and it would be boring if everyone was the same.

10.0

Aug 2022

Extremely good value for money

Spacious rooms, James was really accomdating for extras after check

Only 1 pillow each on the bed.. wished we stayed more than 1 night

8.0

Jun 2022

Very good

Great location, very helpful staff

My room mate, who wasn't travelling with me, had the smelliest socks in the world

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Thurso?

The average price for a rental in Thurso is R 1,853 per night. This rental is R 7 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sandras Backpackers. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Sandras Backpackers pet friendly?

Yes! This hostel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Sandras Backpackers?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Sandras Backpackers

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Thurso

Nearby attractions

Sandras Backpackers

Hostel in Thurso

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Thurso

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Thurso?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Sandras Backpackers pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Sandras Backpackers?

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