Sandra's Backpackers Hostel

Sandra's Backpackers Hostel

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Sandra's Backpackers Hostel

Thurso - Princess Street, See map

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Rating 2,6 around 5 for travellers of Tripadvisor

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Based on 135 reviews

Rating 3,7 around 5 for travellers of Tripadvisor

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Rating 2,7 around 5 for travellers of Tripadvisor

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Rating 2,5 around 5 for travellers of Tripadvisor

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Rating 2,9 around 5 for travellers of Tripadvisor

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Rating 2,9 around 5 for travellers of Tripadvisor

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Rating 2,6 around 5 for travellers of Tripadvisor

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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Thurso

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Zippy-Oz

London, United Kingdom

30/05/2025

Rating 4 around 5 for travellers of Tripadvisor

“Sandra's Backpackers Visit”

Cosy ground floor twin room with en-suite bathroom, offering the best shower (in comparison to our other bookings during the week of our travels). Self-contained upstairs kitchen and dining area, ideal for preparing our own meals. Very economical booking - and basic (but more than sufficient) break… more

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Journeyqueen72

14/04/2025

Rating 4 around 5 for travellers of Tripadvisor

“Absolutely fine for a cheap one night stay! ”

Exactly what I expected for a hostel. In a good location. Stayed 1 night whilst travelling through for early ferry. Simple, straightforward rooms, clean, if a bit dated. Handy well equipped kitchen facility with ample breakfast items to self serve. James the host was very helpful, friendly and kind… more

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Kitty G

16/05/2026

Rating 3 around 5 for travellers of Tripadvisor

“Low budget room over one’s head”

I took the lowest budget room possible I had two female roommates in the room. Checking in was a bit of a challenge because you had to use your phone to call in order for them to come out and check in. I had no phone and luckily there was somebody there that did was able to call for me. I had to p… more

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About the property

Description

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area..

How to arrive

Thurso - See map

With a stay at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel in Thurso, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Caithness Horizons and within a 5-minute drive of Scrabster Ferry Terminal. This hostel is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Castle of Mey and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Dunnet Bay Beach.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Caithness Horizons - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi Dunnet Bay Beach - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi Dunnet Bay Distillery - 13.6 km / 8.4 mi Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 21.1 km / 13.1 mi Castle of Mey - 22.1 km / 13.7 mi Grey Cairn Camsters - 32.3 km / 20.1 mi Pulteney Distillery - 33.7 km / 21 mi Duncansby Head - 34.3 km / 21.3 mi Dunbeath Heritage Centre - 44.4 km / 27.6 mi Strathnaver Museum - 44.6 km / 27.7 mi Farr Beach - 47.5 km / 29.5 mi Torrisdale Beach - 48.9 km / 30.4 mi Piers Art Centre - 50.7 km / 31.5 mi Stromness Ferry Terminal - 50.7 km / 31.5 mi The nearest airports are: Inverness (INV) - 184.9 km / 114.9 mi Wick (WIC) - 34.6 km / 21.5 mi . Near Caithness Horizons.

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Frequently asked questions about Sandra's Backpackers Hostel

  • Why does Sandra's Backpackers Hostel stand out?

    Featured services include Heating (free of charge), Laundry Service, Reception, Nearby parking. See full list of services at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel.
  • Yes, the Sandra's Backpackers Hostel has Nearby parking, Outside parking.
  • Sandra's Backpackers Hostel has Complimentary Wi-Fi, Free WiFi throughout hotel for its guests.
  • Yes, check-in at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel is from 11.00 am and check-out is by 1.00 am.
  • Yes, guests at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel have highlighted that: Cosy ground floor twin room with en-suite bathroom, offering the best shower (in comparison to our other bookings during the week of our travels). Self-contained upstairs kitchen and dining area, ideal for preparing our own meals. Very economical booking - and basic (but more than sufficient) breakfast also provided including tea/coffee; bread; milks & alternatives - oat, soya; cereals; yogurt. Owners very hospitable and full of great stories from their personal travels. Well located - no more than 5 mins drive down to Thurso Beach. And 10 mins drive down to Scrabster, for the ferry crossing to Orkney. For budget travellers, dormitory accommodation is also available.
  • With a stay at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel in Thurso, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Caithness Horizons and within a 5-minute drive of Scrabster Ferry Terminal. This hostel is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Castle of Mey and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Dunnet Bay Beach.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Caithness Horizons - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi Dunnet Bay Beach - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi Dunnet Bay Distillery - 13.6 km / 8.4 mi Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 21.1 km / 13.1 mi Castle of Mey - 22.1 km / 13.7 mi Grey Cairn Camsters - 32.3 km / 20.1 mi Pulteney Distillery - 33.7 km / 21 mi Duncansby Head - 34.3 km / 21.3 mi Dunbeath Heritage Centre - 44.4 km / 27.6 mi Strathnaver Museum - 44.6 km / 27.7 mi Farr Beach - 47.5 km / 29.5 mi Torrisdale Beach - 48.9 km / 30.4 mi Piers Art Centre - 50.7 km / 31.5 mi Stromness Ferry Terminal - 50.7 km / 31.5 mi The nearest airports are: Inverness (INV) - 184.9 km / 114.9 mi Wick (WIC) - 34.6 km / 21.5 mi . Near Caithness Horizons.
  • The exact address of Sandra's Backpackers Hostel is Thurso - Princess Street,
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