Best Vacation Rentals in Thurso

Sandra's Backpackers is set in the center of Thurso, the UK’s most northerly town. This simple hostel offers rooms and dorms with free Wi-Fi, shared bathrooms, free bed linen and towels. Each of the dorms and rooms at Sandra’s Backpackers has a TV, and either a double bed or bunk beds. You will have access to a shared kitchen, a dining room and a common room with a wide-screen TV, a DVD player and Wi-Fi. The hostel also has a snack bar. Staff can provide information on the surrounding area. You can visit nearby Viking settlements and Caithness’ dramatic cliffs and coastline. You can go surfing, cycling and walking in the area. You can catch a ferry to the Orkney Islands from Thurso. Wick is a 30-minute drive away and Dornach can be reached in 90 minutes by car.

- "Ideal for those on a budget"

Hotel in Thurso with a coffee shop and a restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a banquet hall.
Forss House Hotel offers 14 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Beautiful location and great food! Nice rooms. " - "A fantastic place! " - "A friendly welcome awaited us at this beautiful property. Our room ( lodge) was stunning. Warm, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Fell asleep to the sound of the river roaring down beside the lodge. Breakfast was served by efficient, very friendly staff and was delicious. Would definetly recommend and hope to return." - "Friendly staff and were upgraded to room in the Hotel, rather than the cottages. Room was lovely and bathroom luxurious. Dinner and breakfast were served in the conservatory which had a lovely outlook of the gardens and a bird feeder which attracted a lot of birds. Dinner was excellent, Michelin Star material. We walked in gardens which were picturesque with Waterfall and WaterMill only about 50 yards from the Hotel. Check out the record Salmon in the Bar."

Located in Thurso, 23 miles from Sinclair's Bay, Forss House has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with an electric tea pot. Featuring a private bathroom with free toiletries, rooms at Forss House also feature free WiFi, while some have a garden view. The breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Thurso, like hiking. The Castle Gardens of Mey is 19 miles from Forss House. Wick John O’Groats Airport is 25 miles from the property.

- "Warm and welcoming, charming and exquisite 🩷" - "Brilliant" - "Comfortable and relaxing" - "Beautiful hotel in stunning setting" - "Stylish country hotel with lovely food" - "A charming place full of character" - "A hidden gem" - "Amazing stay and even better food!" - "Lovely setting. Excellent breakfast. Very accommodating staff." - "Greg stay" - "Lovely staff, helpful and friendly. Delicious food, beautiful room, great location."

Hotel in Thurso with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and conference space. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Park Hotel offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Thurso hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Stay at the Park when I’m in the area for work. Close to the gym, Tesco. Staff are nice rooms clean. " - "enjoyed our stay" - "Staff friendly. Clean and warm rooms. Great food." - "A 1 night stay on the NC500. As an EV driver the chargers in the car park and locally were a plus, although we didn’t need to use them. Room was a good size. We ate out in the evening but at breakfast we found the staff very willing to meet our requests. Hotel is well located and would happily return here. "

Salmon Landings offers accommodations that is not suitable for children and is located on the North Coast of Scotland, 1.2 mi from Strathy Point Lighthouse, offering views of the North Sea. The rooms feature a king size bed and private bathrooms. There is a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and USB power points. Guests have use of a shared lounge with a wood-burning stove, a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Salmon Landings serves an extensive continental breakfast including locally sourced produce. The area is popular for walking, golf, horse riding, windsurfing and wildlife-watching. Inverness Airport is 110 mi from the property. The beach at Strathy Bay is 2 mi from Salmon Landings, while the town of Thurso is 22 mi away. Salmon Landings serves an extensive continental breakfast including locally sourced produce. Dinner must be pre-booked before arrival and you may bring your own alcohol with you to consume at the property. Diner must be pre- booked and you can bring your own alcohol so you have no surprise bar bills.

- "Fab-u-lous" - "Excellent for an overnight stay" - "What a stay!" - "It's a fantastic little place, even better if blessed with good weather." - "Simply lovely!! A Pearl in Schotland" - "Salmon landings is an incredible place with wonderful views . Julie and Kevin are great hosts providing guests with a wo" - "Booked for the night - wish we could have stayed for the week." - "Exceptional B&B on amazing place" - "After a long day fighting the Scottish weather, Salmon Landing was a wonderful relief! Location, food, rooms were all A"

Hotel in Thurso with free breakfast and a restaurant
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and 24-hour room service. Free English breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Pentland offers 42 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

- "Quiet, clean, warm , comfortable room and excellent breakfast. " - "Was booked for a different hotel first, then got an email from Hotels.com to inform me they were doing renovations and that they booked me a room in this hotel. I was not disappointed! Great hotel, in a nice place of town. Laura at the front desk was amazing. They have a little restaurant/bar attached to it, with amazing food. Scot was an excellent server. Breakfast the next day was also great, lots of options to choose from. Ample free parking around the hotel. Only cons -maybe- the bed was not the most comfortable, and the plumbing;water kept going hot and cold. But it is an old building, so I like to chalk it up to character!"

Aurora Bed & Breakfast in Castletown provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. This bed and breakfast features free private parking and daily room service. The accommodation provides private check-in and check-out and bicycle parking for guests. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is equipped with a desk. Each room is fitted with a kettle, a private bathroom, and free Wifi, while some rooms are fitted with a patio and some have garden views. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fruit are available. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Sinclair's Bay is 14 miles from the bed and breakfast, while The Castle Gardens of Mey is 10 miles from the property. Wick John O’Groats Airport is 17 miles away.

- "Jane and Richard are wonderful hosts and couldn’t enough for us during our stay. The facilities and room was spacious an" - "Perfect restful stay" - "Fabulous trip, can’t wait to come back!" - "Inviting, comfortable and friendly." - "An oasis of loveliness on the rugged northern Scottish coastline" - "Best yet." - "Exceptional place with exceptional hosts" - "Comfortable, friendly and the sun was shining!" - "Lovely B&B in a great location"

Hotel in Thurso with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, an arcade/game room, a picnic area, and a TV in a common area are onsite.
Bettyhill Hotel offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. This Thurso hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Stayed for one night in the Bettyhill hotel. The location is fantastic with wonderful views from the reception area, restaurant and lounges. Check in was quick and efficient and our room was modern and spotlessly clean. There is a good choice on the restaurant menu and the food was tasty and well presented. There was also a really good breakfast service. The staff and hosts at the hotel were brilliant, very welcoming, friendly and efficient. We will definitely stay here again."

19 miles from Sinclair's Bay in Thurso, Glengolly Getaways provides accommodations with access to a hot tub. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. When staying at the apartment, guests can use private entrance. Glengolly Getaways provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with hot tub and bathrobes. A fridge, a stovetop, and kitchenware are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Outdoor play equipment is also available at the accommodation, while guests can also relax in the garden. The Castle Gardens of Mey is 15 miles from Glengolly Getaways. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 21 miles from the apartment.

- "Fantastic" - "Loved it. Perfect for Thurso." - "Amazing- I would recommend" - "I’ll definitely be back" - "A gem of a holiday home" - "Very friendly and helpful host, beautiful and comfortable pod" - "Perfect getaway." - "The coo shed was great place to stay despite the weather had everything you needed hot tub was great set on beautiful la" - "Brilliant" - "Back for a second stay, had a great time" - "perfect stay!"

Inn with free breakfast, near Strathy Bay
This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and dry cleaning. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided.
Housekeeping is not available.
Strathy Inn offers 3 accommodations. This Thurso inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

- "The inn was quiet but the owners were really friendly and helpful. The room was comfortably and the food great" - "Superb place, wonderful attention to detail, Outstandingly good food 😋 Very highly recommended " - "Tremendous host and hostess. Restaurant phenomenal." - "Nice stay and very friendly host. We were running late, but that didn't matter. Prawn / Fish Cakes were very good." - "We stayed a nice and it was a great experience with good food."

31 miles from The Castle Gardens of Mey, the apartment features a garden and a terrace. There's a picnic area and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. Featuring a patio and sea views, the spacious apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. Wick John O’Groats Airport is 37 miles from the property.

- "Absolutely loved the stay" - "Amazing little hide away" - "You need to go" - "A beautiful cottage in a beautiful location with a stunning view" - "A 5star property" - "Lovely apartment with sea views" - "Blissful relaxing stay" - "Very enjoyable, beautiful view. A lovely home" - "Pentland croft and sea view" - "Amazing little gem in the middle of the North Coast. Beautiful, clean, thoughtful and unique place to stay."

Hotel in Thurso with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk.
Change of bedsheets is available on request.
Manor House offers 11 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 45-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

- "Amazing food and fantastic service " - "Superb hotel for exploring the NC500! The staff are charming, the rooms are superb and the breakfast is one of the best Scottish breakfasts I have had in a long time. The haggis and sausage was superb! Excellent value. Well recommended! " - "Great food and breakfast. Room was small and clean." - "Welcoming and great food. Thank you" - "Very nice overnight business stay and would definitely return in the future."

Traditional 2 bed croft offers accommodations in Portskerra, 31 miles from The Castle Gardens of Mey. This vacation home offers a garden. The vacation home also features free Wifi and free private parking. Providing access to a patio with garden views, the spacious vacation home consists of 2 bedrooms. Featuring a terrace with sea views, this vacation home also comes with a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a bath and a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area. Wick John O’Groats Airport is 37 miles from the property.

- "Perfect nights sleep" - "The perfect cottage" - "Short break in portskerra" - "Nice comfortable stay." - "Excellent stay" - "Great find not far away from John O Groats" - "Really lovely place to stay" - "Cute clean and comfortable cottage" - "A beautiful part of the world in a unique accommodation style!" - "❤️" - "Just perfect - exactly what we wanted" - "Great property and view." - "Peaceful retreat in Far North"

Bed & breakfast in Thurso with free breakfast
Along with a garden, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has free breakfast and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Thurso bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

- "Wonderful people, delicious breakfast, beautiful house recommended places to see and eat. Beautiful countryside for walking." - "Good B&B. Very friendly owners, very eco-friendly. They rang a local restaurant for us to make a dinner reservation. Lots of little extras in the room, like a Nespresso machine and fridge. Good choice for breakfast, including smoked salmon. Gave us advice as to where to visit." - "Lovely accommodation within driving distance of ferries to Orkney restaurants and towns. Outstanding hosts who think of everything and provide a wonderful breakfast. "

North Coast Property - Number 4 - The Beach House is located in Thurso, just a few steps from Thurso Beach and 18 miles from Sinclair's Bay. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. This apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property offers sea views. The Castle Gardens of Mey is 14 miles from the apartment. Wick John O’Groats Airport is 20 miles away.

- "Beautiful location.Stunning views.Would stay here again." - "A really nice place to stay" - "Would definitely book again and recommend to friends" - "Lovely" - "absolutely fantastic highly recommend" - "Great little house near the beach" - "A great beach haven" - "Cosy, calm, clean and welcoming." - "A very brief stay in Thurso but wouldn’t hesitate to come back." - "A gem of a find - like home from home"

Family-friendly bed & breakfast in Thurso with free breakfast
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features laundry facilities, an arcade/game room, and a garden. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Aurora B&B offers 2 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. This Thurso bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Lovely lovely lovely people. Splendid communication. Excellent welcome and a hot pot of tea on arrival. Family atmosphere in the house. Stayed in Shetland suite. Bath big enough for two. Waterfall shower also very nice. Plenty of hot water and towels. Massive bed. Very warm quilt. Vegetarian breakfast option available. Vegetarian haggis and eggs were superb as was the home made English style porridge ! Looking forward to a return visit. Perfect stopover in the North Coast 500"

Apartment 500 - Metro style apartment on NC500 is located in Thurso, just a 10-minute walk from Thurso Beach and 17 miles from Sinclair's Bay. This apartment provides free private parking and an elevator. With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property offers sea views. Guests can also relax in the garden. The Castle Gardens of Mey is 13 miles from the apartment. Wick John O’Groats Airport is 20 miles from the property.

- "The best travel accomodation my wife and I have ever stayed at, and we have travelled extensively throughout the world." - "Well appointed, stylish apparent that is, clean with a great view." - "Great place to stay" - "Possibly the best modern apartment and view in Thurso!!" - "Exceptional" - "Superb" - "Lovely welcoming and cosy accommodation. Home away from Home" - "Our favorite stay in the Scottish Highlands"

- "Very convenient as a stop off after an evening ferry crossing from Orkney. Friendly staff and an excellent dinner and breakfast. A hair drier in the room (or guidance as to how to get one) would have been useful" - "The hotel is near a nice beach and has a garden overlooking the bay, with tables to relax and have a drink - not much around apart from a pub and camping site. Hotel restaurant does conventional substantial food. Comfortable rooms, and friendly staff."

A recently renovated vacation home, POSTBOX CROFT With A Sea View offers accommodations in Armadale. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Guests can use a garden. With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom vacation home features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Guests can take in the views of the sea from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Wick John O’Groats Airport is 44 miles from the property.

- "Luxury cottage on NC500 route" - "Perfect" - "Loved this place!" - "Cozy stay which had everything we needed as a family with young kids" - "peaceful Highlands getaway" - "Beautiful, homely cottage with stunning views" - "Lovely house in a peaceful village with breath taking view" - "Very satisfied" - "Homely and cosy" - "Lovely spot with great views and a nice easy walk to a fabulous beach. I'd recommend it."

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a computer station. Other amenities include luggage storage.

- "The owner could not be more helpful, would highly recommend. Good communication and lovely house. " - "Nicely modern pet friendly accommodation with all you need for " - "Great dog friendly house. Beds comfy and warm. 2min walk to beach. Dog loved it. Yeah " - "It is what it says exactly " - "The key was in a lock box. We never met the owner, although they were responsive to Emails. I suspect that they were keeping an eye on the place from the Y-Not Inn across the street somehow. The apartment had the feel of a large hotel suite that was frequently used. That is not a bad thing; just the assembly line feel of it - it was comfortable, but not charming or homey. It definitely met our needs as a base to explore the north coast for a couple of days. A decent Co-Op Foods is just across the street and a Gulf petrol staion just up the block. The award-winning Reid's Fish & Chips is just around the corner (next to a laundry), and was perhaps the best we had in our three weeks in Scotland and the Dales, although we did tell Enzo's in Ayr that we would give them a vote. Reid's was worth the walk in the rain. Thurso itself was nice and had a cosmopolitan feel. The area around the apartment felt safe and was reasonably quiet. The occasional young drunks all seemed to get home from the pub by 10 PM. The kitchen was well equipped, but, as with most rentals, we found toxic Teflon aplenty and made cooking plans accordingly. Plenty of hot water and the Wi-Fi was OK for basic tasks and would probably support gaming. It was difficult to tell at a glance if the connection were exclusive to this unit, so I took care with security. No real complaints about this property and would consider staying here again."