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Dorm beds in Darjeeling, India range from $3 to $16/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 16 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Aug 1, Aug 2, Aug 3.

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Hostel prices in Darjeeling, India

A typical dorm night in Darjeeling runs about $4.

Across the upcoming months, August tends to be the cheapest month (from $3/night) and September the most expensive (from $4/night).

At $3/night and up, Darjeeling is one of the pricier hostel destinations in India.

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Hostels we track in Darjeeling

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Local knowledge for Darjeeling

Where to stay

Chowrasta and the streets branching off Nehru Road hold most of the budget guesthouses, and you can walk to the toy train station, Glenary's, and the morning market from any of them. Laden La Road runs downhill toward the lower bazaar and has cheaper rooms if you don't mind the climb back up.

Getting around

  • Book your Tiger Hill sunrise jeep the evening before from Chowk Bazaar, not through your hostel. You'll pay roughly half the tout price and share the ride with locals.
  • Happy Valley Tea Estate on Lebong Cart Road offers free walks through the gardens during flush season. Skip the overpriced packaged tea at tourist shops and buy loose leaf at Nathmulls on Laden La Road instead.
  • Shared jeeps to Siliguri (for the train to Kolkata or Delhi) leave from Clubside stand and cost a fraction of private taxis. NH10 can close after heavy rain, so build a buffer day if you have a flight.

When to go

Hostels fill up and prices spike in March through May and again in October and November. July and August are the cheapest months, but landslides on NH10 can strand you, so factor that risk in.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hostel in Darjeeling cost per night?

Dorm beds in Darjeeling currently range from $3 to $16/night based on the next 3 months of availability.

When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Darjeeling?

Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Darjeeling are August 1, August 2, August 3.

How many hostels does HostelHawk track in Darjeeling?

HostelHawk currently tracks 16 hostels in Darjeeling, India.

What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in Darjeeling?

Based on current availability, August has the lowest hostel prices in Darjeeling, with dorm beds from $3/night.

Is Darjeeling affordable compared to other hostel cities in India?

Darjeeling is one of the pricier hostel destinations in India, with dorm prices starting from $3/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Darjeeling?

Chowrasta and the streets branching off Nehru Road hold most of the budget guesthouses, and you can walk to the toy train station, Glenary's, and the morning market from any of them. Laden La Road runs downhill toward the lower bazaar and has cheaper rooms if you don't mind the climb back up.

What is the best time of year to visit Darjeeling?

Hostels fill up and prices spike in March through May and again in October and November. July and August are the cheapest months, but landslides on NH10 can strand you, so factor that risk in.