Sandras Backpackers
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Sandras Backpackers
Hostel
Princess Street, Caithness, Thurso, Scottish Highlands, KW14 7BQ, United Kingdom
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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.Show More
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3.5/5Cleanliness: 3.5
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Amenities
Public ParkingFreeLuggage storageWi-Fi in public areasFreeGolf courseHikingBicycle rental
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Y Not Bar & Grill
(190m)
Landmarks: Thurso Riverside Walk
(210m)
Landmarks: Thurso West Church, Church of Scotland
(250m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Policies
Services & Amenities
6
Double Room
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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7
Double or Twin Room
1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
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5
Family Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
1 Bunk bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
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Guest Reviews
3.5/5
11 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3.5
- Amenities3.5
- Location3.5
- Service3.5
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AI Summary
The staff is friendly and helpful. Guests liked the inclusive breakfast. Convenient location near beach, train station, and amenities. However, uncomfortable mattresses caused disturbance and privacy issues.
thomas
July 10, 2024
Very good location and comfortable for the price
Guest User
September 26, 2024
When we got there, the room was freezing. It was 9 degrees C outside and the window was open and the heat off. The mattress was so old, I could feel springs in my ribs. Most of the floor grout was missing in the tiny bathroom with coffin shower, and the fan never came on, it just made a sort of click-click noise. The toilet didn't even like to swallow liquid. There was all kinds of crud on the floor so we dared not go barefoot. We were not provided towels and were told they were in the dryer and would come to the room in 20 minutes. Over an hour later we phoned again for towels, and he said he was in the supermarket. Another hour later when we came home from dinner, they were piled up outside our door on the floor. And they'd been line dried, not in the dryer! Security was lax, with the outside door constantly open. The linens were fairly new and pretty. The promised seating area turned out to be a small window seat. The breakfast was self-serve and generous, though the seating in the kitchen was crowded. We went to a hotel for our second night even though we'd already paid for this place. We couldn't do it if we didn't have to.
Guest User
April 28, 2024
An older-style backpackers, for the budget-conscious. Great service - James, the owner and host, was very friendly and helpful. Helped us find a taxi, VERY late at night, for the following morning, and helped us with other transport issues. A mine of info about the town and region, & in general great to talk to. Very cheap washing and drying service in-house. Good stuff!
Kevin
August 4, 2023
I had a great stay here and it was brilliant. I would definitely come stay again.
Dian
July 2, 2023
Would stay again
Guest User
June 1, 2023
Do NOT book with Sandra’s Backpackers. They are NOT helpful nor accommodating. It is almost impossible to cancel a reservation with them especially if you’ve booked thru ***********. Best NOT to use *********** and use Expedia.com for better service.
Lord Ivor
March 23, 2022
The stay was good keep up the good work. Was a nice stay near railway station and shops.
Susanne
May 18, 2022
It was a nice room and friendly people.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 12:00–22:00
Check-out: 01:00–10:00
To check-in, contact the property in advance
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
TypeContinental
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 6
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.
This smoke-free hostel features hiking/biking trails nearby.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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.
This smoke-free hostel features hiking/biking trails nearby.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Public ParkingFree
Luggage storage
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Golf courseOff-site
Hiking
Bicycle rental
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