Name: The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel
Address: Buddha Park, Swayambhu, 09771 Kathmandu, Nepal, Buddha Park, Swayambhu, 09771, Nepal
Rating: 9.7

The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel in Kathmandu offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy the games room. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, British, American, Italian, pizza, local, and international cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, American, and vegetarian. Convenient Location: Located 9 km from Tribhuvan International Airport, the hostel is a 19-minute walk from Swayambhu and 1 km from Swayambhunath Temple. Nearby attractions include Kathmandu Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, property cleanliness, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Asian, American

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
King Room with Balcony 1 extra-large double bed
Standard Double Room 1 extra-large double bed
6-Bed Female Dormitory Room 6 bunk beds
6-Bed Male Dormitory Room 6 bunk beds
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 6 bunk beds

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Timothy

United Kingdom

“A great place to stay. The room was large, clean and comfortable. The family that run the hostel are very kind and helpful. It's a quiet location, very peaceful, with a nice view of the city. Recommended.”

Arnolda

Germany

“Our room was big enough and clean with a balcony on the main road from which you can have a nice view of the city. The host and his family are very welcoming and we had the best time in Kathmandu with them. It happened that we were there during...”

Shivani

Italy

“The room was excellent. Clean and spacious with a very comfortable bed and a lovely balcony with amazing view of Kathmandu. The owners are a wonderful family. Would return in a heartbeat!”

Kushal

Nepal

“The neatness of rooms, bathroom, toilet and the building is beautiful inside too.”

Lanxin

China

“This hotel was a complete surprise in Kathmandu—absolutely beautiful, very clean, and with delicious breakfast. The owner is incredibly kind and attentive, offering me all kinds of help. The location is not remote at all; close to the mountains,...”

Jahir

Bangladesh

“I liked the behaviour of the owner and his family. Also the environment was super peaceful. If anyone is visiting for Work this place would be a great stay. Also the bus stands are near. And if someone is travelling, they can enjoy the total view...”

Arad

Israel

“For most of the stuff i would have given even 10 stars. Definitely the staff, also the rooms are so clean so welcoming, everything looks new and very nice breakfast. Really feels like a homestay more than a hostel. Everything else is so thought...”

Anna

Uzbekistan

“Magnificent! Clean, pleasant staff. Charming view of the city. Away from the hustle and bustle of the center. The best option for common areas. I could work on my laptop peacefully. Access to the rooftop. Hot water is always available. The dining...”

Robert

Norway

“Beautiful, quiet hostel conveniently located. Excellent facilities, very helpful and kind owner. Would recommend for anyone looking for a quiet and comfortable place to stay in Kathmandu”

Konstantin

Russia

“I stayed at the Sparkling Turtle in February 2025 for 10 nights during the Buddhist teachings. And my experience was wonderful. Great warm atmosphere, beautiful sunrise view from the rooftop to the Kathmandu valley, its own small restaurant on...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Restaurant #1

Cuisine
American • Chinese • British • Italian • Pizza • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian

House rules

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Check-in

From 10:30 to 22:30

Check-out

From 05:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

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

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted