The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Nagarjun with a restaurant and a bar

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Reception
Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Valley View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Restaurant
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Nishanguan, Nagarjun-5, Nagarjun, Bagmati Province, 44600
  • Place, Swayambhunath
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Durbar Marg
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kathmandu Durbar Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Valley View

  • 150 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Nagarjun

The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel places you within a leisurely stroll of Natural History Museum and Swayambhunath. This 5-room hostel has conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Swayambhunath - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Durbar Marg - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Garden of Dreams - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Khusibu - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wabi Sabi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pauna Home Cottage & Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lamee Coffee Shop - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel

Hostel in Nagarjun with a restaurant and a bar
Guests staying at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and an ATM. There's free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and access to locker space. This hostel also has a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer bidets and slippers. Bathrooms are shared; change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 300 for adults and USD 250 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 300 for adults and USD 250 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 6:00 AM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?

This hostel is located in Nagarjun, a short 14-minute walk from Swayambhunath and also 13 minutes on foot from Natural History Museum. You'll also find National Museum of Nepal and Kathmandu Durbar Square within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel have a casino?

No, The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hostel, including a bar, a restaurant, and a nature reserve.

Does The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

What is the closest airport to The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?

The closest major airport to The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel is Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM), which is 6.3 mi away (33 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel.

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