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Sandra's Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Thurso

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Interior
Lounge
Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept

Explore the area

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Princess Street, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 7BQ
  • Thurso Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dunnet Head Lighthouse
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Wick (WIC)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Thurso

At Sandra's Backpackers Hostel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute and North Coast Visitor Centre. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hostel has free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Thurso hostel include Thurso Library and Thurso Beach.
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What's nearby

  • North Coast Visitor Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Thurso Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Dunnet Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 21 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Thurso Station - 6 min walk
  • Wick (WIC) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Commercial - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Top Joes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Robins - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Captain's Galley - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Y-Not Bar and Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sandra's Backpackers Hostel

Hostel in Thurso
As a guest of Sandra's Backpackers Hostel, you'll find coffee/tea in common area and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Thurso hostel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Sandra's Backpackers Hostel offers 6 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

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Exterior

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sandra's Backpackers Hostel Thurso
Sandra's Backpackers Thurso
Sandra's Backpackers
Sandra's Backpackers Hostel Thurso
Sandra's Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Sandra's Backpackers Hostel?

Yep, Sandra's Backpackers Hostel is a short 7-minute walk from Thurso Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel?

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel on 26 Sept 2025 start from AU$149.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel?

No, Sandra's Backpackers Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in begins at 11 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.