Search Hostels in Darjeeling

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for going out.

These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of forms, but all of them have three main things in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many have private options too).

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the highest reviews from our customers and might be a good place to look first: Hidden Monkey Backpackers, Darjeeling - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi at this property. You’ll find towels, showers and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Poshtel Meghma - Property features include free parking, a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. West Point Backpackers Hostel - Property features include free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi. Hidden Monkey Stays Darjeeling, Railway Station - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Darjeeling Station. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi. You’ll find showers and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually June and August, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 11°C. The rainiest months in Darjeeling are July, June, August and May, with each month seeing an average of 950 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy the area around Darjeeling. Get out into nature with places such as Tiger Hill, Botanical Gardens and Suntale Stream. Cultural attractions include Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Museum and Everest Museum. Visit landmarks such as Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and Chowrasta.

Keep this information about transit options in Darjeeling in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Gangtok (PYG-Pakyong), 24 mi (38.6 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Bagdogra (IXB), situated 24.6 mi (39.6 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you might want to make use of public transport. If you’re hoping to explore more of the area, head over to Darjeeling Station to catch a train.