Is Sandra's Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

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

As of 12 Aug, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel on 20 Aug, 2025 start from S$141.40, 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.

How much is parking at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel?

Sandra's Backpackers Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sandra's Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is Sandra's Backpackers Hostel located?

Situated in Thurso, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute, North Coast Visitor Centre and Thurso Library. Thurso Beach and UHI North Highland - Thurso Campus are also within 1 mile (2 km). Thurso Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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About the area

Thurso is home to Sandra's Backpackers Hostel. North Coast Visitor Centre and Castlehill Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wolfburn Distillery and Scrabster Ferry Terminal. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

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10/10 Excellent

thomas

9 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very good location and comfortable for the price

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dian

1 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Would stay again

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

4 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I had a great stay here and it was brilliant. I would definitely come stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim

27 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent continent breakfast provided room are basic n request for towels Kitchen reasonable size Overall good Off street road parking

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

12 Sept, 2024

Disliked: Staff & service

My stay was saved by interaction with other travellers. The kitchen facilities were fine but the property as a whole was tired. I had what I needed but it is need of just a little bit of effort from the (new?) owners.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

ALYSSA

22 Jun, 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carmen

20 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

12 Sept, 2023

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ngaio

10 Jul, 2023

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Zakrisson

2 Aug, 2022

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness

Okey hostel …

Helt okey hostel och fin frukost … synd att det var så dåligt städat. Gamla pappersservetter från tidigare boende och spindelnät i taket bl a. Trevlig ägare.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Susanne

17 May, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was a nice room and friendly people.

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Lord Ivor

23 Mar, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Lord1of Ukraine

The stay was good keep up the good work. Was a nice stay near railway station and shops.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

George

23 Jun, 2021

Says it on the tin!

Almost cheap and almost cheerful, not the worst place I’ve stayed, but does what it says on the tin, and does it well! Nicely situated in the area, and just what you need for a backpacking stopover wash and brush-up.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Rachel

12 Sept, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lovely owners!

This is a basic budget friendly but safety conscious hostel. Kitchen access at the moment is limited but the owners were really good at helping us out!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Ryan

26 Nov, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little hostel on the main Street

The stay was exactly what I needed, a good night's sleep in a solid hostel. It was offseason when I went, so not too rowdy, but I can imagine it's a great place for a party during the season. The kitchen is massive and has tons of stuff to cook your own meal - the lounge is connected so a good place to drink with some mates. The owner is super nice as well! I would definitely stay here again if I ever got the opportunity. Thanks team!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ester

27 Sept, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

21 Sept, 2019

Liked: Staff & service

the hostel is quite dated the room was cold and wet but the boss was very kind and helping

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Sept, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Fiona

9 Sept, 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness

Does for a night or 2 but needs a good clean

They had overbooked the rooms somthere was a bit of panic at first. Room was adequate for what we paid but wouldn’t do any harm to have a proper clean, especially a bit of vacuuming. Free breakfast was a surprise and a nice bonus but could do with someone checking the items as bread was mouldy and butter looked horrible. But there was plenty extra so I just opened a new one. I know some would say you get what you pay for but I’ve stayed in plenty of hostels and paid less and it’s been cleaner. Does for a couple of nights if you’re not that fussy and just looking for somewhere dry.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

C.

2 Sept, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

Wir standen nach unserer Ankunft vor verschlossener Tür und mussten erst mal den Host anrufen. Er wsr zwar relativ schnell da, aber nicht gerade freundlich. Nachdem er im Schnelldurchlauf alles gezeigt hat, verschwand er sofort wieder. Auf Nachfragen reagierte er schnippisch. Handtücher gab es nur auf Nachfrage. Da er aber sxhneller weg war als man schauen konnte, hatten wir folgloch keine... Die Unterkunft war zweckmässig und vom preis leistungs Verhältnis sehr gut. Allerdings war es unglaublich heiß und stickig im zimmer. Die Un

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Hugo

4 Aug, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It has a good relation cost-comfort. All areas seemed pretty clean, nice kitchen with utensils to use. To improve, maybe bigger beds as they are a little small for two persons. The room is turned to the main street, and you may wake up in the middle of the night with road traffic noise, specially in the summer, when you leave your window open.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

3 Aug, 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

avoid this hostel

I travelled up and it was so dirty and noisy I did not stay absolutely awful and should be avoided

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

10 Jun, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Nathan, San Diego

25 May, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location, easy check-in, easy to park in nearby streets.

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 May, 2019

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

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