Hostel The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel
Buddha Park, Swayambhu, 09771 Kathmandu, Nepal – Great location - show map
Fabulous rooftop patio, with sunrises beside Swayambunath! Amusing monkey activity! Inviting common areas to eat and meet in. Very helpful staff. Sounds from throughout the neighborhood you will only get to hear in Kathmandu!
United States of AmericaVery 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 LankaThe people are very friendly and welcome, and the hostel has all the facilities you could want. It is the perfect backpackers hostel.
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The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel
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Dufour
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Andrew
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Georgie
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Kunal
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Sandra
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Kay
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Aravindan
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Georgie
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Alissa
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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 8.9 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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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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What's nearby *
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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
Natural Beauty *
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White Monastery Mountain1.2 miles
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Jamacho Mountain3.1 miles
Closest Airports *
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Tribhuvan Airport4.7 miles
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Bharatpur Airport52.3 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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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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RetryFacilities of The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel Great facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular facilities
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
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Secure parking
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Locker rooms
- Yoga classes
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
Languages Spoken
- English
- Hindi
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Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 5 and above are considered adults at this property.
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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.
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.
