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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Gangtok

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Gangtok

Visiting Gangtok, 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 Gangtok, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Gangtok 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 Gangtok 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 Gangtok before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Gangtok for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Gangtok 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.)

Bamboo Retreat Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $67 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at Sajong, Rumtek, Bamboo Retreat Hotel has great rooms from $67 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.5 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, cooking classes, and a game room at this relaxing hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
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  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Suhim Portico Hotel & Resort

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $40 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Gangtok
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Suhim Portico Hotel & Resort which has nice rooms starting at $40. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Helipad, Near District Administrative Centre, Upper Sichey, Lower Burtuk Rd. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers mountain views, laundry services, a game room, free parking, and kids meals which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.6 km from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. 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
  • Breakfast included
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Mayfair Gangtok

5-star Resort with prices starting at $217 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Heated pool
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We found Mayfair Gangtok to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $217. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Lower Samdur Block, Ranipool. You'll also find a bar, hiking, child care, laundry services, and a hot tub which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.9 km from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
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The Elgin Norkhill

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $104, The Elgin Norkhill, at Paljore Stadium Road provides room service, a restaurant, a bar, mountain views, and child care. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and free parking. It's located just 0.4 km from the city center, too. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
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Rhenock House

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $49 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Gangtok
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Rhenock House has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, mountain views, and child care. The great rooms here start at $49 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Development Area. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, laundry facilities, a 24-hour desk, shuttle services, and private parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.6 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
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
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LA Ttakshang Residency & Spa Gangtok Sikkim

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $33 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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The great guest rating of LA Ttakshang Residency & Spa Gangtok Sikkim is 8.00 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, mountain views, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $33, and it's located at Kazi Road, Near M.G. Marg. We also love the a spa and wellness center, a spa, free parking, kids meals, and car rentals which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1 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
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
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Treebo Trend The Nettle and Fern Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $30 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Gangtok
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A cool place is Treebo Trend The Nettle and Fern Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $30. It has room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and mountain views, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Jiwan Theeng Marg, Development Area. Only 0.5 km from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry services, a free breakfast, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a 24-hour desk at this convenient hotel. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
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Hotel Berries

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $12 (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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Hotel Berries offers room service, a restaurant, mountain views, kids meals, and laundry facilities which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $12 (before taxes). It's located at Arithang Road,Gangtok and has earned a guest rating of 8.20/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers family rooms, a tour desk, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and an airport shuttle which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.7 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Jain Group Hotel Royal Residency

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $37 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Gangtok
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at Kazi Road, MG Road,, Jain Group Hotel Royal Residency has great rooms from $37 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, laundry services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour desk. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find shuttle services which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.7 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
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Hotel New Castle Gangtok

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $38 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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A great place to stay is Hotel New Castle Gangtok which has nice rooms starting at $38. Offering room service, a casino, a restaurant, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Deorali Bazar. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and laundry facilities. It's located just 1.9 km from the city center, too. 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
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Darjeeling.

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


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

Gangtok Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$64

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Gangtok, 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 Gangtok, India based on data from 12 hotels is an affordable $64. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Gangtok.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $161
  • 4-star hotels: $68
  • 3-star hotels: $38
  • 2-star hotels: $39


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