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The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Nagarjun with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Reception
Restaurant
Restaurant
Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Valley View
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$31
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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

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

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

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Nagarjun is home to The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel. Notable landmarks in the area include Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at National Stadium or Dasarath Rangasala Stadium. Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ziplining, or hop on a moped for hire nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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Map
Nishanguan, Nagarjun-5, Nagarjun, Bagmati Province, 44600

What's nearby

  • Swayambhunath - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Durbar Marg - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Garden of Dreams - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 9 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel

Hostel near Pashupatinath Temple
At The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel, you can look forward to a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and coworking spaces
  • A nature reserve, tour/ticket information and ATM/banking services
Room features
All guest rooms at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets

Languages

English, Hindi

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 22 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel on 1 Sept 2025 start from AU$31.05, 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.

How much is parking at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel located?

Situated in Nagarjun, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Swayambhunath. Great Thunderbolt and National Museum of Nepal are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

24 external reviews