The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodationBuddha Park, Swayambhu, Kathmandu, NepalShow on map
Exceptional
One of our highest-scored stays, according to its guests.
9.757Reviews- Check-in from 10:30 AMCheck-out by 10:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.5 out of 10, at Buddha Park, Swayambhu.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Convenient Location Located just 1.6 km from Swayambhu, The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel offers easy access to major attractions like Swayambhunath Temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Comfortable Accommodation With amenities such as free bikes, a garden, and a shared lounge, guests can relax and unwind during their stay. The 24-hour front desk and free WiFi ensure a seamless experience.
Delicious Dining Options Start your day with a choice of à la carte, continental, or American breakfast, and enjoy a variety of cuisines at the on-site restaurant. Vegetarian options are also available upon request.
Book your stay at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel and experience the best of Kathmandu!
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Garden
- Pets allowed
Rooms
9.7
Exceptional
Rated 9.7 out of 10 by 57 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness9.5
- Service10.0
- Location9.5
- Rooms9.5
- Amenities9.5
- Value10.0
- Food & drink9.5
Guests mention
Friendly and helpful staffClean and comfortable rooms
MatthewIndiaA positive stay with good value for money in a quieter part of Kathmandu
Clean, quiet, spacious room with balcony, good views of the city, with helpful and hospitable staff. The hostel is conveniently located next to Swayambhu Mahachaitya (Monkey Temple), which is a great first attraction to…
АлёнаRussian FederationВсе отлично . Отличный хозяин и его семья . Помогли во всех вопросах .
Чуть жестковатый матрас 🙏🏻
AnnabelAustraliaAmazing location up the hill with a stunning view over the city, and so close to Monkey Temple. The family was super welcoming and friendly, and made every effort to include me and advise me help my trip run…
YangChinaVery nice stay
Quiet, comfortable, clean, near Tergar (walking uphill ) and villages
GuanAustralia入住体验非常好。
特别满意，距离光明寺特别近，走路20分钟。
GabrielaGermanyGreat hostel, which I can highly recommend.
I had a wonderful time at the hostel. It was the best accommodation I had in Kathmandu. The very clean rooms are modernly furnished with a balcony and bathroom. I would especially like to thank Ajeet and his wife. I had…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
Buddha Park, Swayambhu, Kathmandu, Nepal
Guests rate the location 9.5 out of 10 — exceptional.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 10:30 AM until 10:30 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel
What time is check-in and check-out at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?
Check-in is from 10:30 AM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Does The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Can I check in late at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 10:30 AM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?
Buddha Park, Swayambhu, Kathmandu.
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