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Sandra's Backpackers Hostel
1 star

Sandra's Backpackers Hostel

24 Princes Street, Caithness, Thurso, KW14 7BQ, United Kingdom
+44 184 789 4575
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$91
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rate per night

7.1
Good

based on 760 reviews

Sandra's Backpackers Hostel
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Nightly total
Double room
$91
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About Sandra's Backpackers Hostel

  • Hostel Room
    An affordable stay with shared facilities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Parking for free
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. 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.

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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel

  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Laundry facilities
  • Golf
  • No smoking
  • Smoke alarms

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Golf
  • Cycling

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Shared kitchen

General

  • Seating area
  • Storage available

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Reviews of Sandra's Backpackers Hostel

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7.1
GoodBased on 760 verified guest reviews
6.3Families
7.5Solo
7.2Friends
6.7Couples
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2.8 Poor
Cons:The room didn’t feel clean. The sheets didn’t seem to have been washed or changed for us.
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4.2 Mediocre
Pros:Close to ferry
Cons:Bed too small no linens or towels comforter slippery, very very creaky wooden floors heard everything

Location

24 Princes Street, Caithness, Thurso, KW14 7BQ

What's nearby

  • Dunnet Bay Beach10 km
  • Dunnet Head Lighthouse12 km
  • Dounreay Nuclear Power Station13 km
  • Castle of Mey18.2 km
  • Strathnaver Museum37.9 km
  • Farr Beach40.4 km
  • Torrisdale Beach42.3 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 12:00, check out anytime before 10:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Sandra's Backpackers Hostel

Low season

June

High season

June

Average price (weeknight)

$127
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Top tips for your stay at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel

  • The cheapest price a room at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $127, while the most expensive was $127.
  • How long should you stay at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel

  • Where is Sandra's Backpackers Hostel located?

    Sandra's Backpackers Hostel is located at 24 Princes Street, Caithness, 0.3 km from the centre of Thurso. Dunnet Bay Beach is the closest landmark to Sandra's Backpackers Hostel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel?

    Check-in time is 12:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel.

  • Does Sandra's Backpackers Hostel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Sandra's Backpackers Hostel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Sandra's Backpackers Hostel offer free parking?

    Yes, Sandra's Backpackers Hostel offers free parking.

  • How far is Sandra's Backpackers Hostel from the airport?

    Sandra's Backpackers Hostel is 29.1 km from Wick. Sandra's Backpackers Hostel is 53.9 km from Kirkwall Arpt.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.1

Distance to city centre

0.3 km

Nearest airport

Wick

Distance to airport

29.1 km