Station Hotel vs Sandra's Backpackers Hostel
Both are in Thurso, 330 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Thurso
Station Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 2
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 330 m apart.
Choose Station Hotel if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Station Hotel better than Sandra's Backpackers Hostel?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
Why is Sandra's Backpackers Hostel better than Station Hotel?
- 1330 m closer to the area centre−330 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Station Hotel vs Sandra's Backpackers Hostel: which hotel is better? | Station Hotel | Sandra's Backpackers Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | – |
| Location | 6.8 | – |
| Beach access | 8.4 | – |
| Public transport | 9.5 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | – |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | – |
| Number of reviews | 9 | – |
| Google rating | 4.0/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 330 | – |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.8 | – |
| Distance to Thurso centre | 440 m | 110 m −330 m |
| To the beach | 560 m | – |
| To public transport | 230 m | – |
| To the airport | 29 km | – |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 25 | – |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | – |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Listed amenities | 4 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
330 m apart
Station Hotel or Sandra's Backpackers Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Station Hotel or Sandra's Backpackers Hostel?
They are evenly matched. Station Hotel is stronger in star rating; Sandra's Backpackers Hostel is stronger in distance to Thurso centre.
Which is cheaper, Station Hotel or Sandra's Backpackers Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Sandra's Backpackers Hostel is closer: 110 m from the centre, against 440 m for Station Hotel.
How far apart are Station Hotel and Sandra's Backpackers Hostel?
The two hotels are 330 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