Hostel The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel
Buddha Park, Swayambhu, 09771 Kathmandu, Nepal – Great location - show map
Relaxed, beautiful view, not to many noice. Nice staff. Comfy beds and clean. 😎
NetherlandsClean 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!
TurkeyVery friendly and helping staff. Great chef. Good location right next to the Monkey temple and Buddha park. There is a bus stop to Bhaktapur
United KingdomBishal is a wonderful and welcoming host! Excellent food and rooftop terrace.
United States of AmericaThe 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.
New ZealandEnvironment; Cleanliness; Homely surroundings; Casual yet professional management. Excellent room and lack of noise pollution.
IndiaI really liked my room and the stuff was very kind and helpful. They do the best to make you feel good and it works :)
GermanyReally 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
IndonesiaManagement and facilities they providing are cheap and more worth it
IndiaBrishal was great and very helpful so we're going back when we go back to Kathmandu
Sri Lanka
The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel
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Marga
Netherlands
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Ercan
Turkey
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Dufour
United Kingdom
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Andrew
United States of America
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Georgie
New Zealand
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Kunal
India
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Sandra
Germany
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Kay
Indonesia
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Aravindan
India
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Georgie
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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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.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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See what guests loved the most:
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Marga
Netherlands“Relaxed, beautiful view, not to many noice. Nice staff. Comfy beds and clean. 😎”
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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!”
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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 ”
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Andrew
United States of America“Bishal is a wonderful and welcoming host! Excellent food and rooftop terrace.”
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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
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Kunal
India“Environment; Cleanliness; Homely surroundings; Casual yet professional management. Excellent room and lack of noise pollution.”
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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 :) ”
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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 ”
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Aravindan
India
“Management and facilities they providing are cheap and more worth it”
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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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Swayambhunath Temple0.4 miles
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Swayambhu0.5 miles
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Kathmandu Durbar Square1.5 miles
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Freak Street1.5 miles
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Hanuman Dhoka1.5 miles
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Nasal Chowk1.6 miles
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Thamel Chowk1.6 miles
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Garden of Dreams1.8 miles
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Ranipokhari1.9 miles
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Nepal Tourism Office2.2 miles
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National Stadium2.2 miles
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Narayanhiti Palace Museum2.2 miles
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Patan Durbar Square3.8 miles
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Pashupatinath4 miles
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Boudhanath Stupa4.8 miles
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Sleeping Vishnu6.5 miles
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Shivapuri National Park6.5 miles
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Bhaktapur Durbar Square9.3 miles
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Mountain White Monastery1.2 miles
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Mountain Jamacho3.1 miles
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Tribhuvan Airport4.7 miles
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Bharatpur Airport52.3 miles
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Amenities of The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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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
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
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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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Bicycle rental
- Bicycle parking
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 5 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure 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.
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The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel is 2.7 miles from the center of Kathmandu.
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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.
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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
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel by:
- Car 45min
- Airport shuttle (public) 1h 30min
