Looking for a cozy homely stay in Darjeeling? The following list of lovely guest houses and homestays will help you make your pick and might prefer these over the mainstream hotels that you otherwise would have got in a typical Darjeeling tour package:
Revolver
Well, now don't get taken aback by the name of the place. The unusual name of the guest house is given after the famous album of The Beatles, Revolver. As you have guessed it already that the owners are Beatles maniac, you will be happy to know that the entire place is built in bands theme. The five rooms of the guest house are named after the four members of the band, Paul, John, George, Ringo and the fifth after their manager Brian.
Its is not just a funky place to be, the hospitality of the staff will make you want to come back to the place again and again. After all when something is built in passion, it has a lot of wonderful things to offer. It also has a nice cozy dining room and a lounge at the ground floor that is quite popular among the people in Darjeeling.
If you choose to stay in Paul, George or John you will have to shell out somewhere around INR 1200, Ringo would cost you INR 1000 and Brian INR 800 for a night.
Address: 110, Gandhi Road
Behind Union Chapel
Darjeeling
734101
Sikkim
India
Telephone: +91-354-2253711
Official Website: http://revolver.in
Classic Guesthouse
In this quaint hill station of Darjeeling, Classic guest house offers you a cozy homely stay. The room rates are affordable for budget travellers and the services exceeds expectations. Tucked away from the bustling city the place offers charming view of the surroundings and inside the rooms are clean and spacious to offer a perfectly relaxing stay.
The guest house provides bed and breakfast, for lunch and dinner you can stroll down to the nearby restaurants in Darjeeling. The breakfast is quite lavish and one thing to look forward in it is the special Darjeeling flavoured tea that will have a rejuvenating effect on you.
The prices per night in the guest house start from a minimum of INR 2100. Contact the hotel for the special offers they make available during off season.
Address: C.R. Das Road
Below Chowrasta Mall
Darjeeling
Sikkim
734101
India
Telephone: +91-354-2257025/2254904
Official Website: http://www.classic-guesthouse.com
Snow Lion Homestay
A decent homestay in Darjeeling offering a cozy and relaxing stay. Named after the national symbol of Tibet, the place is built in Tibetan style and owned by a Tibetan family.
The rooms are warm and homely to give you a feeling of being at home.
The hospitality of Snow Lion Homestay is something that makes different from other places. They specially believe in the concept of offering a ‘personal touch to the guests.
The tariff per night in the homestay start from a minimum of INR 1200 depending on the type of the rooms you choose to stay.
Address: 27A Gandhi Road
Darjeeling
734101
West Bengal
India
Telephone: +91-354-2255521
Official Website: http://www.snowlionhomestay.com
These offbeat places in Darjeeling definitely make way for a different kind of experience. So, on your next trip to Darjeeling, you are not going to be short of options!!