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The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel

Property class: 2

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The entrance of The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel with a signboard, a brick facade, and several motorcycles parked outside.
A group of people sitting around a table with breakfast items, flags on the wall, and a brick fireplace.
A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a large window.
A room with a large window overlooking a cityscape, two wicker chairs, and a small glass table.
An archway entrance with a sign reading "The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel" and flags.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$32
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug

Explore the area

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Nishanguan, Nagarjun-5, Nagarjun, Bagmati Province, 44600
  • Place, Natural History Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Swayambhunath
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Nepal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Valley View

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand with a potted plant, and a window with a view of mountains.

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

  • Valley view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a potted plant, a wall-mounted light, and a door.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Nagarjun

At The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Statue of Peace and Natural History Museum. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .In the area of this Nagarjun hostel, you'll find Boudhanath.
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What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Swayambhunath - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Statue of Peace - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Stupa Platform - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • National Museum of Nepal - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tara Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • Soi 16
  • ‪Beerville - ‬2 min drive
  • Sajangoth
  • ‪Cozy Foodland - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nagarjun hostel.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel offers 5 accommodations with complimentary slippers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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/aeroplane 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 lift

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?

Yep, The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?

As of 14 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel on 15 Aug 2026 start from NZ$32, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?

No, The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in begins at 6:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.