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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Darjiling

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Darjiling

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Visiting Darjiling, India for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Darjiling, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Darjiling based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Darjiling for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Darjiling before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Darjiling for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Darjiling for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Cedar Inn Darjeeling

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $222 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at Jalapahar Road, Cedar Inn Darjeeling has great rooms from $222 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and mountain views. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.4 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love child care, laundry services, city views, a game room, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Sinclairs Darjeeling

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $75 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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A great place to stay is Sinclairs Darjeeling which has nice rooms starting at $75. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 18 Gandhi Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers mountain views, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a game room which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.7 km from the city center. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
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Windamere Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $161 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Darjiling
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Windamere Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $161. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Observatory Hill. You'll also find laundry services, a spa, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.4 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Playground
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Mayfair Darjeeling

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
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With terrific rooms from $136, Mayfair Darjeeling, at The Mall Opp. Governor House Darjeeling West Bengal 734 101 provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and child care. Its terrific guest rating is 8.66 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a game room, a spa, and free parking. It's located just 0.8 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
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Villa Everest

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $46 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Darjiling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
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Villa Everest has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, mountain views, laundry services, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $46 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Darjeeling. Furthermore, it also offers kids meals, car rentals, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and a tour desk, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.5 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Breakfast in the room
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Summit Swiss Heritage Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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The great guest rating of Summit Swiss Heritage Hotel is 8.10 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, and a spa and wellness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $104, and it's located at 15/A Gandhi Road, Near Circuit House. We also love the a spa, free parking, kids meals, car rentals, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.6 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Gangtok.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Darjiling, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Darjiling, Best Hotels for One Week in Darjiling, Best Hotels for One Night in Darjiling, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Darjiling.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Darjiling?

Darjiling Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$124

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Darjiling, India. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Darjiling, India based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $124. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Darjiling.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $149
  • 3-star hotels: $134
  • 2-star hotels: $46


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