Hotels in Thurso, Scotland

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Thurso, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Princes Street, Thurso, United Kingdom
A 10-minute walk from Thurso Railway Station, Pentland Hotel has an accessible location, making it an ideal base when in Thurso. It is ideally set for sightseeing with Castletown and Scrabster a short drive away.
Free Wi-Fi
7.7
Good
1180 reviews
Location
0.1 mi from city centre
Oldfield Thurso Scotland Kw14 8Re, Thurso, United Kingdom
This comfortable hotel in Thurso offers complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as a 24-hour reception and meeting rooms. It is ideally positioned for guests wishing to sightsee in the area.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.5
Excellent
681 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
Main Street, Castletown, Thurso, United Kingdom
Situated in Castletown, Castletown Hotel is within easy driving distance of Thurso and provides a sauna. The numerous facilities this modern hotel offers include meeting rooms, a 24-hour reception and an express check-in and check-out feature.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
1276 reviews
Location
4.8 mi from city centre
Forss, Thurso, United Kingdom
Forss House Hotel provides elegant 4-star accommodation in Scrabster. It is conveniently located for those wishing to visit local attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.8
Excellent
646 reviews
Location
4.8 mi from city centre
Melvich, Thurso, United Kingdom
Set within the picturesque parkland of Melvich, Melvich Hotel provides relaxed accommodation and a wide range of facilities, such as a garden, luggage storage and room service.
Free Wi-Fi
Location
14.4 mi from city centre
Main Street, Thurso, United Kingdom
Set in Castletown, Greenland house is within easy driving distance of Thurso and offers free Wi-Fi, a designated smoking area and a tour desk. It also features a wake-up service.
Free Wi-Fi
8.8
Excellent
496 reviews
Location
5.0 mi from city centre
54 Princes Street, Thurso, United Kingdom
Set in Thurso, Station Hotel Thurso is located an easy drive from Castletown and Scrabster. It is ideally positioned for those wanting to discover the area's attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.9
Good
913 reviews
Location
0.1 mi from city centre

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Cheapest month:November
Most expensive month:June
Average price in Thurso:£76/night
Cheapest price found:£21/night
Cheapest day:Thursday
Most expensive day:Sunday
£54 - £126
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£55 - £105
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Hotel prices in Thurso

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24 Princes Street, Caithness, Thurso, United Kingdom
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Princes Street, Thurso, United Kingdom
Oldfield Thurso Scotland Kw14 8Re, Thurso, United Kingdom
Main Street, Castletown, Thurso, United Kingdom
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Forss, Thurso, United Kingdom
Main Street, Thurso, United Kingdom

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Other accommodations in Thurso

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24 Princes Street, Caithness, Thurso, United Kingdom
0.2 mi from city centre
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£58
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Where to stay in Thurso

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About Thurso

Facing the Orkney Islands on Scotland’s North Atlantic coast, Thurso is the northernmost town on the British mainland. It clusters around a small harbour at the mouth of the River Thurso, which served as an important Norse port during the Middle Ages.

Things to do in Thurso

Stroll through Thurso to admire the circular Meadow Well and explore the 12th-century ruins of Old St. Peter’s Church, which was not only a house of worship but a setting for criminal hearings. On the other side of town is the 19th-century St. Peter’s and St. Andrew’s Church, where you’ll find beautiful stained-glass windows and a pipe organ by Norman & Beard. Changing art exhibitions are held at the Swanson Gallery.

You can delve into the past at the Caithness Horizons Museum, which houses a fascinating collection of objects that tell the county’s story. Get up close to fossilised fish from the Devonian period and Bronze Age clay pieces, as well as a Viking cross-shaped gravestone marked with runic letters. Geological and botanical specimens collected by a local baker are also on display.

Surfers can take advantage of the reef, point and beach breaks that dot the coastline surrounding Thurso, which also hosts world championships for kayak surfing. A hiking trail hugs the coast between Thurso and Scrabster, offering magnificent views across Thurso Bay. Head in the other direction and you’ll arrive at Harold's Tower, an 18th-century mausoleum built by Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster.

Getting around Thurso

Thurso is around 2.5 hours’ drive from Inverness and Inverness Airport, which has flights to destinations across Europe. Regular trains connect from Inverness to the Thurso railway station while ferries travel from nearby Scrabster to the Orkney Islands. The centre of Thurso is compact enough to explore on foot.

Facts about staying in Thurso

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  • What are the best hotels in Thurso?

    Thurso is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is Sandra's Backpackers Hostel, which has a current rating of 7.1. For other potential stays, consider Royal Thurso Hotel and Castletown Hotel, which can also be great places to stay in Thurso.

  • What is a good hotel near Castle of Mey?

    The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast is a popular hotel near Castle of Mey that is highly recommended, with a score of 9.4 across 399 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel in Thurso near Dunnet Bay Beach?

    Dunnet Bay Escapes is a hotel near Dunnet Bay Beach that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 9.9 from 630 reviews.

  • How much do hotels in Thurso cost?

    £204/night is the average price of a hotel in Thurso, based on HotelsCombined searches over the last 3 days.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Thurso?

    Over the last 3 days, Thurso hotels have been found for as cheap as £25/night in searches by HotelsCombined users.

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