Sandra's Backpackers Hostel vs The Inn at Y-Not
Both are in Thurso, 230 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 230 m apart.
Choose The Inn at Y-Not if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Sandra's Backpackers Hostel better than The Inn at Y-Not?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is The Inn at Y-Not better than Sandra's Backpackers Hostel?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Sandra's Backpackers Hostel vs The Inn at Y-Not: which hotel is better? | Sandra's Backpackers Hostel | The Inn at Y-Not |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Location | – | 7.8 |
| Beach access | – | 9.5 |
| Public transport | – | 6.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | – | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | – | 2 |
| Google rating | – | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 158 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | – | 7.8 |
| Distance to Thurso centre | 110 m | 120 m |
| To the beach | – | 230 m |
| To public transport | – | 780 m |
| To the airport | – | 29 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | – | 26 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 60 m |
| Shops within 500 m | – | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | – | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | – | 6 |
| Listed amenities | – | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
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Location
230 m apart
The Inn at Y-Not: city centre: 300 m, nearest station Thurso railway station: 780 m, Wick John O'Groats Airport (WIC): 29 km, beach: 230 m, 26 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Sandra's Backpackers Hostel or The Inn at Y-Not: common questions
Which is better, Sandra's Backpackers Hostel or The Inn at Y-Not?
The Inn at Y-Not leads in 1 of 2 categories, including star rating.
Which is cheaper, Sandra's Backpackers Hostel or The Inn at Y-Not?
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How far apart are Sandra's Backpackers Hostel and The Inn at Y-Not?
The two hotels are 230 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score