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title: "The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel, Kathmandu"
description: "The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel in Kathmandu: rated 8.6 by guests, Hostel. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-21
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Hostel
# The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel

Santinagar, Kathmandu, Nepal

8.6 ·  Very good 35 reviews ·  #171 #171 of 438 in Kathmandu ·  4.4 Location score
## About The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel

The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel is a hostel in Santinagar, Kathmandu, Nepal. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 35 reviews. Facilities include bar, gym. It is 3.3 km from the centre of Kathmandu. The nearest airport, Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), is 8.1 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Check-in from:** 11:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 8

- **Floors:** 6

- **Opened:** 2011

- **Last renovated:** 2023

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 1

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## How The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel scores

Better rated than 60% of hotels in Kathmandu

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **4.4**

Kathmandu average

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### In the rooms

-   Balcony
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **53**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **19**

- **Shops within 500 m:** **2**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kathmandu</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Main sights of Kathmandu

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><a href="/en/nepal/kathmandu/near/asan/" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Asan</a></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><a href="/en/nepal/kathmandu/near/narayanhiti-palace/" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Narayanhiti Palace</a></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Liglig Gorkhali Health and Home Care</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Weather in Kathmandu

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## Questions about The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel

### How do guests rate The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?

The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 35 reviews, which is better than 60% of rated hotels in Kathmandu.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in starts at 11:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), is 8.1 km away in a straight line.

### When did The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel open?

The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel opened in 2011 and was last renovated in 2023.

### How many rooms does The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel have?

The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel has 8 rooms on 6 floors.

### Where is the nearest pharmacy to The Sparkling Turtle Backpackers Hostel?

Liglig Gorkhali Health and Home Care is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 1.4 km away (22 min walk).

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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