Not quite a hotel but you get what you pay for.

Located in the center of Thurso close to restaurants and takeaways. We had a room with a private bathroom. Cold breakfast (cereal, coffee, yoghurt and toast) was available in the dining area.

Stayed in September 2024

Convenient location with breakfast. Big kitchen to meet & chat to other backpackers. Host met us in a timely manner, showed us our individual rooms which were functional. Washing/drying facilities also available at a small fee.

Stayed in September 2024

The beds are a bit lumpy, and the place is a bit tired looking. The room looking out to the front open out onto a fairly busy street - there was some noise in the middle of night with music being played from a car that parked up for about 20 minutes. Not the hostels fault of course but be aware - a room at the back might well be a better bet.

A decent basic hostel for a cheap price. Owner was friendly, and we enjoyed the company of the other guests, who were of different ages and nationalities: a proper travel hostel experience. We were getting a very early train the next day so didn't have any of the breakfast, but did enjoy the free tea and biscuits.

Stayed in September 2024

Its location

Stayed in August 2024

When we arrived, nobody answered the phone and the reception looked as if the place had been closed down. The only member of staff we saw was very helpful but seemed he had a lot to cope with. Our room was really small but clean. It was good for a night before taking the boat the next day.

The ensuite bathroom was better than our room. It was good that there was a big kitchen open from breakfast till late and we could have a chinese takeaway for dinner when we arrived. We also stayed there for a while when it was raining.

Stayed in September 2024

There is an alarm in the hall that kept going off and beeped all night. Maybe we were unlucky, and to be fair to the manager, he told us to ring him to sort it out, even in the middle of the night. But it went off multiple times, even after being reset and beeped more than it was silent. It was really annoying. Earplugs were necessary to be able to sleep.

Good, central location. Well stocked, spacious kitchen, Good free breakfast available to help yourself to when you were ready. Free towels available. Helpful manager.

Stayed in September 2024

Mainly bunk beds in dorm type rooms. I had the separate twin room, which was small but ensuite. This was ok but bed quite creaky, and shower screen didn't close fully.

Convenient location and good value for money. Friendly warden. Access to kitchen with self served breakfast available all day. Provides soy milk as well as regular.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing

Easily found, room clean and suitable for needs

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing really

Friendly staff and good value

Stayed in June 2024

The rooms could use a better clean up

fulfilled the purpose, they provide a lots of stuff for breakfest that you can use for free :)

Stayed in July 2024

Nice clean basic property and great breakfast selection

Stayed in July 2024

Room to share was a bit small ,

Easy access to the town , staff was friendly

Stayed in June 2024

Not really soundproof, ear plugs necessary

Ok for a short stay. Free breakfast, good value for money, last moment booking

Stayed in July 2024

Everything was basic but absolutely fine.

Help yourself breakfast was brilliant,cupboards and fridges were stocked up well.

Stayed in July 2024

Sandra’s is exactly as stated on the website. Perfect for a night or two whilst travelling. I stayed alone and was warmly welcomed by James. The other guests were also very friendly which was a lovely bonus. James showed me all the facilities at check in, including breakfast stuff and the bedrooms and bathrooms.

Stayed in July 2024

It is a bit older you can see it's used by many people over the time however it is totally suficient. Ideal for travelling. Everything practical. Kitchen equiped. Breakfast in the price.

Stayed in July 2024

My bed was not so comfortable. It should has big bowls( not plastic) or deep dishes in the kitchen. No overhead shelter over the paths between ground , 1st and 2nd floors.

Stayed in July 2024

For the price and people you meet it was excellent value. No complain necessary.

Kitchen , breakfast self service options, very hospitable host

Stayed in July 2024

An excellent continental buffet breakfast, plenty to eat, plenty of variety; a well-equipped kitchen.

Stayed in July 2024

The rubbish outside by the bike box was a little offputting.

EAsy to find. Had a room to myself, clean and basic, and dogs were welcomed. James was very facilitating - accepting my bicycle which I posted. The kitchen was well stocked - though I didn't avail myself of breakfast - it was very basic - cereal, toast, spreads and lots of them. It is a backpackers hostel and that's exactly what it's like.

Stayed in July 2024

Football on the TV in the common room

Sandras met all my requirements. And I met some lovely fellow travellers

Stayed in July 2024

Towels a bit worn

Well equipped kitchen with good selection of breakfast food. Handy, central location

Stayed in June 2024

Couldn’t adjust the temperature of the water in the shower

Stayed in June 2024

A bit more space. Better choice of cereals and bread. Cleaner drying room.

Small clean but basic room. Functional kitchen area with basic breakfast things. Functional and value for money.

Stayed in June 2024