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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

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Continental

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Max adults: 2
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Max adults: 3
Triple Room
  • 1 twin bed and
  • 1 full bed
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Max adults: 1
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Twin Room
  • 2 twin beds
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  • The staff speaks English

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About Sandras Backpackers

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  • Do you offer luggage storage?

    yes we offer luggage storage


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  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?

    no we provide all bedding


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  • Are sheets and towels included?

    sheets yes towels on request


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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • The Castle Gardens of Mey
    11.3 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Thurso Beach
    1,500 feet
  • Dunnet Beach
    5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Wick John O’Groats Airport
    18.1 miles
  • Kirkwall Airport
    33.7 miles
  • Westray Airport
    56.3 miles
How to get to Sandras Backpackers from Wick John O’Groats Airport
    Public transportation
    Free parking is available.
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Amenities of Sandras Backpackers
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Check-in

12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

1:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Sandras Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

FAQs about Sandras Backpackers

  • Check-in at Sandras Backpackers is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Sandras Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • The prices at Sandras Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Sandras Backpackers by:

    • Walking 1h 10min

  • Sandras Backpackers is 1,150 feet from the center of Thurso.

  • Guests staying at Sandras Backpackers can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Sandras Backpackers (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking