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Sandras Backpackers

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Sandras Backpackers, Princess Street, Thurso -0800 031 8416
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3.6
HOTEL RATING: 
GOOD
3.6 out of 5 (825 Ratings)
0.5 miles Thurso High School
v2 mins driving
t10 mins walking
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Hotel Description
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. Each of the dorms and rooms at Sandra's Backpackers has a TV and either a double bed or bunk beds. You will have access to a shared kitchen a dining room and a common room with a wide-screen TV a DVD player and Wi-Fi. The hostel also has a snack bar. Staff can provide information on the surrounding area. You can visit nearby Viking settlements and Caithness' dramatic cliffs and coastline. You can go surfing cycling and walking in the area. You can catch a ferry to the Orkney Islands from Thurso. Wick is a 30-minute drive away and Dornach can be reached in 90 minutes by car.

Check-in time: 12:00   Check-out time: 10:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Airport Shuttle
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Non Smoking
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Pets Allowed
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Golf Course
` Hiking
` Cycling
` Heating
` Shared kitchen
` Shared lounge/TV area
` 24-hour security
` Free Wi-Fi
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` Process in place to check health of guests
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Access to health care professionals
` Daily disinfection
` Laundry services
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Pets allowed (charges may apply)
` Shuttle service (charges may apply)

Sandras Backpackers Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Good (3.6 out of 5)

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4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Dawn Wed, 11 June 2025

Ideal for those on a...

Liked: It was expected from a hostel. It was a clean bedroom. The kitchen was well stocked plenty of breakfast choice and array of different milks, teas, coffee maker , yogurts, fruit juices, some fruit. White and brown bread various preserves. Use of cooker, microwave, air fryer etc . We were able to take our dog. WiFi was good
Disliked: The shower curtain wasn’t long enough to stop water from dripping onto the bathroom floor. Tv in room wasn’t set up and the stand was broken.

1.5

Poor - 1.5 out of 5

Mills Mon, 9 June 2025

Poor

Disliked: Leaky room wet

1.5

Poor - 1.5 out of 5

Che-genius Sun, 8 June 2025

Poor

Liked: Roof over your head
Disliked: Try to find another hostel

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Nigel Sun, 8 June 2025

Very good

Liked: Very good value hostel. Equipped well, varied self made breakfast ingredients. Comfortable and warm.
Disliked: Lots of steps up to room were a bit hard at the end of the day.

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Jeremy Sat, 7 June 2025

Passable

Liked: Breakfast included
Disliked: Cleanliness was below par

1

Poor - 1.0 out of 5

Andrew Sat, 7 June 2025

Very poor

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Janis Fri, 6 June 2025

Good

Liked: View from window. Perfect location. Fair price.
Disliked: Noise insulation does not exist. Can hear everything in corridor and in next door room.

1.5

Poor - 1.5 out of 5

Christiaan Thu, 5 June 2025

Poor

Liked: It is cheap compared to the other options in town although the gentleman was trying his best.
Disliked: I was there 2 years ago and it had changed at al, if anything, it felt like a step back. It was cold in the kitchen, mould in the bathroom, soft mattress, youth hostel style from the days I was young...it really could do with an upgrade

1

Poor - 1.0 out of 5

Catarina Sun, 1 June 2025

Very poor

Liked: Location is great, right in the middle of town. Ample parking on the streets around if necessary. Easy to find and easy access to the hostel. Kitchen was well equipped.
Disliked: Would not recommend staying here, beds were extremely uncomfortable in my opinion. The mattress was thin and worn, sank through the metal bars of the bed. Bathroom seemed clean but I didn’t use the shower so cannot say anything on that. The kitchen was well equipped but not clean and no clean cleaning supplies to be found. There were painting supplies and open paint canisters laying around as if it was being renovated. Did not use the breakfast as I did not feel safe to.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Vicky Sun, 1 June 2025

Very good

Liked: Easy to book, fully stocked breakfast fridge (available all day), so no hidden costs. Very central.
Disliked: No security locker option.

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