Dorm room okay but poor mattresses and bed frames uncomfortable. Hard to access top bunk. Noisy plumbing.

Location in town, plenty of take aways and eat in options and easy access to train and bus station. Help yourself breakfast very generous.

Stayed in May 2023

Shower was no more than a dribble.

Comfortable bed and room. The communal kitchen had everything. Breakfast was filling.

Stayed in May 2023

Not clean enough, the bedrooms and the common room. The bed was falling apart.

The location is nice, the owner is friendly.

Stayed in May 2023

Although our room was OK, I chose the deluxe room, which I feel wasn't the correct terminology for the room we got. The checkout could've been later. However, I understand it being that time due to checking in time.

The owner was very polite and friendly. Amazing common room with plenty of space. The room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. The owner acted promptly when I put in a request. Plenty different cerals and jams, marmalade etc and had non dairy milks which is quite uncommon so was very pleased with that. Had an enjoyable time 😊

Stayed in April 2023

The weather

Next to a Chinese restaurant

Stayed in March 2023

everything was just a bit used and I have been in more comfortable beds in hostels but fair

location was central in Thurso, many take aways near and the station was 5min walk bathroom en suit

Stayed in April 2023

Kitchen was a little dirty but serviceable. Clearly some travellers expect everything to be done for them rather than cleaning up after themselves.

Convenient location, friendly owners, cheap, good range of food for breakfast. It's a hostel not a hotel and as a hostel it provides a good service.

Stayed in April 2023

Suggest you don't try the fish and chip shop opposite as not great.

Right in the centre of the city. Host very helpful and bunk beds very comfortable. The museum in the tourist info office worth a visit.

Stayed in March 2023

The kitchen could have been better labelled and it took me ages to locate the bin which was full. There was a rather random range of equipment in the kitchen but it was all working so not really a problem.

It is a very basic backpackers hostel but it was clean, had a comfortable bed and a good shower. It was a simple place to spend the night and I met some lovely people who were also staying there.

Stayed in February 2023

the shared facilities were not as clean as I’d have liked. However, it could have been a lot worse.

it’s good for what it is. you have what you need in the room and it’s generally clean. it’s a good central location but not on the main road.

Stayed in February 2023

Shower didn’t work properly Main bedroom light would not switch off

Almost everything

Stayed in February 2023

small room and a lot of street noise

great kitchen facilities

Stayed in February 2023

Great kitchen, many choices for breakfast.

Stayed in January 2023

No bus to get to the ferry in the morning. But taxi was good and price was okay.

Great welcome off late train. Comfy dorm. Communal kitchen with great options for breakfast. Plant milk in the fridge.

Stayed in November 2022

not very clean

Stayed in October 2022

In need of maintenance. Apparently our room wasnt the only room where the lights didn't work and we had to rely on desk lamps.

Basic accommodation which is what we wanted

Stayed in October 2022

There were areas of the room that could use a wipe. Personally being quite tall (6ft4) the bed and bedding was not quite long enough -not something that can usually be helped wherever i stay. The bathroom light took a few minutes to settle down, not a problem for me as such but if i was epileptic it would be a problem - felt like being in a rave room with strobe lighting for the first few minutes. Unfortunately our room was ground floor level, and outside the room was a taxi rank-and being a Saturday night it was not particularly quiet in the early hours, for a period of about 1-2 hours. (Again not the hostels fault as such)

The hostel was available for a last minute booking and were able to accommodate our evening arrival. 10/10 We stayed in a private twin room which was ensuite, it was of a good size and more than adequate for the crash and dash purposes we were looking for. 9/10 This is a hostel, and at a fairly low price so we were not expecting the ritz, the sheets had been washed (although there was a small stain of ink at the foot of the bed - not where i was laying). The main space of the room clean, (windowsill and other non useable areas couldve used a wipe). 6/10 There was hot water in the shower, and a decent space in the ensuite, and no strange plumbing noises. Although the ensuite was a little tired and grubby around the edges 8/10 Breakfast was continental help yourself, perfect for our stay 9/10. The hostel manager was very polite and helpful 10/10. Overall a decent experience and would use again for the purposes of crash and dash.

Stayed in October 2022

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Some items didn't work. Heater, tv, bedside light. But heater got fixed.

Location, friendly staff.

Stayed in October 2022

Cozy kitchen and good breakfast

Stayed in October 2022

As a budget Hostel, the individual ensuite room was clean and comfortable. No frills but the breakfast of cereal, toast and yogurt was great. Great to meet very interesting travellers in the common canteen and share stories. Perfect for a budget stopover

Stayed in October 2022

The bed was not very comfortable.

Friendly host, good location, nice shower. Good facilities (laundry, breakfast, free towels).

Stayed in October 2022

I didn’t really dislike anything.

It was central, cheap and convenient for a one night stay with a dog compared to other pet friendly accommodation in the area. There was WiFi and a TV in the room and a common dining room/kitchen which had an excellent stock of breakfast food and very well stocked fridges. Excellent chippy across the road, five minute walk to the beach.

Stayed in September 2022

I had a private room on the ground floor, with a window facing out onto the street, It was mostly quiet at nigh apart form occasional traffic. Had to call the hostel on arrival and was met by the host, who showed me around everything. The kitchen upstairs was well setup and the included breakfast was great, Towels available. Popular fish and chips place across the road. Bus to John O'Groats leaves from the top of the road a minute away. Train station was 5-10 minutes walk

Stayed in September 2022

nothing

basic but comfortable

Stayed in September 2022