Princess Street, Thurso, KW14 7BQ, United Kingdom
#10 of 11 hotels in Thurso
Guests' ChoiceBased on 597 hostel reviews
7.0Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.1
Location
8.7
Facilities
7.3
Staff
8.3
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 June 2024
Nigel
United KingdomA 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
Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Nikita
United KingdomA little dated but everything works.
James was fantastic, very friendly and perfect accommodation for a nights stay!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Richard
United KingdomCan’t really think of anything.
Close to bars and shops. James is friendly and the hostel is good value for money.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Sandra
AustraliaNeeds some maintenance eg plug for kitchen sink, tea towels, newer pillows and mattresses, electrical work as lights are hanging from ceilings. Limited number of bowls for cereals. Doors hard to open / shut.
Location and comparative price. Breakfast was reasonable and plentiful.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
David
United StatesNot very well-furnished. Steps are a bit dodgy
Location, staff
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Stephanie
United StatesIt looks as if they need more maintenance and cleaning help.
Great spot to spend the nite before and after taking a ferry to Orkney Islands. The owner was very nice and even took me to the ferry next morning.He let me use his washer and dryer.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Hazel
New ZealandNothing
Close to everything and kitchen well stocked for breakfast
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Pam
United StatesI had a single en suite, and the bathroom smelled like sewer.
the kitchen worked well.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
David
United KingdomSingle glazed wooden windows that had seen better days. Door in bedroom 1 scraped along the ground Floorboards rather than say carpets meant some creaking/ noise when others walking around. Bed only had one sheet on it - anyone sweating would sweat through to the mattrass and this would then come back through sheets.
The DIY breakfast in a communal are was good with a reasonable range of breakfast items.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Lionel
AustraliaCreaking floorboards made sleeping difficult
Great location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Evangeline
United KingdomRoom facilities were basic, a floor mat in the bathroom would have been good. Also, didn't get any WIFI in the room. Wi-Fi was available only in the kitchen area.
The kitchen facilities were good and well stocked. The location was great, being close to eateries, train station and bus stop. Staff was responsive, friendly and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Mark
United KingdomThis is a hostel not hotel and felt a bit budget compared to marketing
Helpful manager
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Isabella
United KingdomWould have been useful to be able to find a clean dishtowel rather than have to leave dishes on draining board.
Had to be in Thurso at that time and I was having difficulty finding accommodation-Sandra's Backpackers was my last hope. I had a double ensuite room and was more than satisfied. My room was in same part of building as kitchen. Self serve breakfast. Great selection of cereals. Bread , milk and jam etc in fridge. Tea and coffee inc. coffee pods. Eggs were also in fridge. Large kitchen with several large tables. Kitchen available all day except between 11pm and 7am. Kettles , cookers , microwaves and toasters available. Good chat to be had in kitchen. James, staff, at end of phone if needed. Suggested that he update photo on booking site to match its new frontage. Less than 10 mins to train station and buses nearby.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Thomas
United KingdomThings I didn't like were beyond the proprietor's control, t.vs did not work due to damage, I could not have a shower in the morning before leaving because another occupant was on the toilet, nowhere to park my car and other users smoking out the kitchen/dining area with burnt cooking oil and spices, I could smell it on my clothes the next day.
I just wanted a basic accomodation ahead of my onward journey to the Orkneys and that is exactly what I got.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Aussiegypsy
AustraliaWaiting for the manager to turn up after the 17.00 office opening time.
I enjoyed the company of other older travellers in the dining area
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Martin
New ZealandThe stairs, the colour red in the bedroom, shower temperature fluctuated
Location, price, kitchen, breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Althea
United StatesI had to scrounge for toilet paper for my room from another bathroom, and I couldn't find the owner to request a towel, so I scrounged that too. It's all fine; this is not a hotel.
The kitchen/community room is very pleasant, well-supplied, and decorated with good old maps and flags, and lots of tables. It encourages chat! Also the location is very good. The plumbing worked fine, and it was very clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Duncan
United KingdomMatresses were too soft and shower was basic but worked.
Useful place to stay with large kitchen and dining area. Easy free parking nearby.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Wayne
United KingdomBooking.com has listed this property as having free parking, this is ON street parking not on site!
This is a hostel so don't expect a 5* hotel. The room was clean the beds were a bit "springy" also all the rooms had en-suite, this hostel doesn't have parking, it was on street breakfast was in the kitchen/diner as was a help yourself, there was a good selection.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Hana
Czech RepublicRather small rooms with noisy floor.
Good breakfast, nice kitchen and dining room. Central location, however quiet place.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Anne
United KingdomThe mattress need changing .The use of mattress covers would help .
A genuine warm welcome well stocked kitchen.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Rachel
United KingdomThe bathroom smelled a little bit damp.
The owner was really friendly and couldn't do enough for us. The bedding looked brand new and was really comfortable. The room was quiet and warm and the kitchen was well stocked. The shower was really hot with great water pressure.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Jackie
New ZealandBed no too comfortable
Nice well equipped kitchen area. Laundry service reasonably Helpful staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Rebekah
United KingdomGood value town hostel.
Welcoming host. Warm and comfortable room. Good value for a private room. Breakfast of toasts, spreads, cereal, milk including non-dairy, fruit juice. Good kitchen for cooking a meal. Location town centre. On street parking close by.
Stayed in April 2024
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