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The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel

Buddha Park, Swayambhu, 09771 Kathmandu, Nepal – Great location - show map

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9.0
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48 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Location

    8.8

  • Total

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

Relaxed, beautiful view, not to many noice. Nice staff. Comfy beds and clean. 😎

Marga Netherlands

Clean big rooms,lockers, wooden floors,tasty food,friendly staff.great local location and quiet at nights!whatever a backpacker needs,it s here.dont hesitate to go sparkling turtle if you re in kathmandu!

Ercan Turkey

Very friendly and helping staff. Great chef. Good location right next to the Monkey temple and Buddha park. There is a bus stop to Bhaktapur

Dufour United Kingdom

Bishal is a wonderful and welcoming host! Excellent food and rooftop terrace.

Andrew United States of America

The staff at this hostel make the whole experience! They were so helpful with ideas for what to do In Nepal, booking buses, organising treks, and so much more. They made my whole trip and I couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay! It was comfortable, clean, great food and amazing people.

Georgie New Zealand

Environment; Cleanliness; Homely surroundings; Casual yet professional management. Excellent room and lack of noise pollution.

Kunal India

I really liked my room and the stuff was very kind and helpful. They do the best to make you feel good and it works :)

Sandra Germany

Really friendy staff and you hace a nice restaurant on top. Nice balcony to relax or enjoy the view on monkey temple. Best place in Kathmandu

Kay Indonesia

Management and facilities they providing are cheap and more worth it

Aravindan India

Brishal was great and very helpful so we're going back when we go back to Kathmandu

Georgie Sri Lanka

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9.0
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48 reviews
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Relaxed, beautiful view, not to many noice. Nice staff. Comfy beds and clean. 😎”
    Marga Marga Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Clean big rooms,lockers, wooden floors,tasty food,friendly staff.great local location and quiet at nights!whatever a backpacker needs,it s here.dont hesitate to go sparkling turtle if you re in...”
    Ercan Ercan Turkey Turkey
  • “Very friendly and helping staff. Great chef. Good location right next to the Monkey temple and Buddha park. There is a bus stop to Bhaktapur”
    Dufour Dufour United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Bishal is a wonderful and welcoming host! Excellent food and rooftop terrace.”
    Andrew Andrew United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff at this hostel make the whole experience! They were so helpful with ideas for what to do In Nepal, booking buses, organising treks, and so much more.”
    Georgie Georgie New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Environment; Cleanliness; Homely surroundings; Casual yet professional management. Excellent room and lack of noise pollution.”
    Kunal Kunal India India
  • “I really liked my room and the stuff was very kind and helpful. They do the best to make you feel good and it works :)”
    Sandra Sandra Germany Germany
  • “Really friendy staff and you hace a nice restaurant on top. Nice balcony to relax or enjoy the view on monkey temple. Best place in Kathmandu”
    Kay Kay Indonesia Indonesia
  • “Management and facilities they providing are cheap and more worth it”
    Aravindan Aravindan India India
  • “Brishal was great and very helpful so we're going back when we go back to Kathmandu”
    Georgie Georgie Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Located 4.3 mi from Tribhuvan International Airport and just 0.6 mi from Swayambhunath Temple, The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel features cozy rooms and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

The property is 2.5 mi from Gangapur Bus Stand and just 600 feet from Buddha Park. Pashupatinath Temple is 3.7 mi away.

The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel offers luggage storage facilities. Guests can seek travel related assistance at the tour desk. Valet parking is available.

Chillout Café serves local, regional and Continental cuisine. Room service options are available as well.

Spartan rooms have attached bathrooms with shower facilities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Free WiFi
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Free parking
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.6 for two-person stays.

ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.

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9.0
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  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities9.1
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money 9.4
  • Location8.8
  • Free WiFi 10
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  • Marga Netherlands

    “Relaxed, beautiful view, not to many noice. Nice staff. Comfy beds and clean. 😎”

  • Ercan Turkey

    “Clean big rooms,lockers, wooden floors,tasty food,friendly staff.great local location and quiet at nights!whatever a backpacker needs,it s here.dont hesitate to go sparkling turtle if you re in kathmandu!”

  • Dufour United Kingdom

    “Very friendly and helping staff. Great chef. Good location right next to the Monkey temple and Buddha park. There is a bus stop to Bhaktapur ”

  • Andrew United States of America

    “Bishal is a wonderful and welcoming host! Excellent food and rooftop terrace.”

  • Georgie New Zealand

    “The staff at this hostel make the whole experience! They were so helpful with ideas for what to do In Nepal, booking buses, organising treks, and so much more. They made my whole trip and I couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay! It was comfortable, clean, great food and amazing people. ” Read more

  • Kunal India

    “Environment; Cleanliness; Homely surroundings; Casual yet professional management. Excellent room and lack of noise pollution.”

  • Sandra Germany

    “I really liked my room and the stuff was very kind and helpful. They do the best to make you feel good and it works :) ”

  • Kay Indonesia

    “Really friendy staff and you hace a nice restaurant on top. Nice balcony to relax or enjoy the view on monkey temple. Best place in Kathmandu ”

  • Aravindan India

    “Management and facilities they providing are cheap and more worth it”

  • Georgie Sri Lanka

    “Brishal was great and very helpful so we're going back when we go back to Kathmandu”

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About The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel

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    Yeah! we do have free and safe luggage storage room.


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    Yeah! bed sheets and towel are included on private room.


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    it's free for our guests.


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    Yes, you can use your own sleeping bag


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    Yeah! its quit at night, we are not located in main road.


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    No, you don't need lockers. we do have lock in lockers


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    it's free for our guests.


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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • Swayambhunath Temple
    0.4 miles
  • Swayambhu
    0.5 miles
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square
    1.5 miles
  • Freak Street
    1.5 miles
  • Hanuman Dhoka
    1.5 miles
  • Nasal Chowk
    1.6 miles
  • Thamel Chowk
    1.6 miles
  • Garden of Dreams
    1.8 miles
  • Ranipokhari
    1.9 miles
  • Nepal Tourism Office
    2.2 miles
Top attractions
  • National Stadium
    2.2 miles
  • Narayanhiti Palace Museum
    2.2 miles
  • Patan Durbar Square
    3.8 miles
  • Pashupatinath
    4 miles
  • Boudhanath Stupa
    4.8 miles
  • Sleeping Vishnu
    6.5 miles
  • Shivapuri National Park
    6.5 miles
  • Bhaktapur Durbar Square
    9.3 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain White Monastery
    1.2 miles
  • Mountain Jamacho
    3.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Tribhuvan Airport
    4.7 miles
  • Bharatpur Airport
    52.3 miles
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Amenities of The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
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Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Restaurant
Room service
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
  • Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities
  • Cooking class
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Evening entertainment Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ Additional charge
  • Bikes available (free)
  • Cycling
  • Hiking Additional charge
  • Library
  • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Food & Drink
  • Bottle of water
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Ticket service
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Car rental
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Newspapers
  • Room service
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Locker rooms
  • Yoga classes
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi

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5:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel (subject to availability):

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    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking
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  • Check-in at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel is 2.7 miles from the center of Kathmandu.

  • The prices at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
    • Library
    • Evening entertainment
    • Bikes available (free)
    • Bike tours
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Locker rooms
    • Cooking class
    • Yoga classes
    • Walking tours

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel by:

    • Car 45min
    • Airport shuttle (public) 1h 30min

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  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities9.1
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money 9.4
  • Location8.8
  • Free WiFi 10
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