Darjelling, Near Railway Station, 734101 Darjeeling, India
#5 of 91 hotels in Darjeeling
Guests' ChoiceBased on 64 hostel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.6
Location
8.5
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.5
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Samrit
India"Didn't like" would be a harsh way to say it. One thing they can improve is make arrangements for more numbers of toilets / bathrooms.
Great place for solo travellers or groups of friends. Lovely accomodation. Peaceful location, yet so close to the city centre, mall road, chowk bazaar and the station. Also they maintain the place so well. Great vibe. They've got a good collection of books, games, musical instruments. Common areas are fun as well. Great place to make new friends.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Hari
IndiaPleasant stay. Friendly staffs.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Buncheongeun
South KoreaNothing
Good location. Tidy and clean room. Kind and friendly staff. Comfortable bed.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
My
IndiaBathroom, No Shower, No Stool
yes
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Shailesh
IndiaThere is only 1 toilet and the flush doesn't work properly. There isn't enough pressure in the flush and in the hand faucet. There were also some water availability issues occasionally. The hostel is difficult to reach to when you have huge luggage to carry around. Can get quite tiring walking uphill/climbing stairs.
I loved the way the hosts and other guests treated me. They made me feel welcome and like I belonged there. The beds were clean and comfortable. The common area is also cozy. The WiFi connection is good enough to do office work and take calls. I loved how Vishal, our host, cooked us local cuisine and set up a bonfire for the guests to socialise. The owner, Ankit, is a great person and loves to get to know his guests very well. I made friends with other guests and overall loved my stay there.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Bhattacharya
IndiaFood is over rated as per the item.
Friendly behaviour, very caring, facilities almost are there
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Pravin
IndiaMy stay could have been longer was the only thing I would say. The place is just perfect.
Overall each and everything was perfect. The food felt like home and the place was something that I never wanted to leave. Mr Ankit was a great host and I was extremely delighted by everyone's behavior there. The place was frequently cleaned and I always found it cozy. It had everything that you expect a backpacking hostel to have.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Ghoshal
IndiaNothing as such.
The property gives an awesome home away from home vibe.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Evicii
IndiaEverything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Khouatmia
FranceNothing
The manager it was wonderful person, one of the best human being never meet. BSAL, that’s he name it was a great chef in kitchen. I love it!!!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Mitheu
FranceNothing
Ankit the owner is awesome. It is clean and comfy
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Ankit
IndiaNothing.
I like hospitality.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Venkateshwarlu
IndiaGood hostel, clean and neat.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Sumit
IndiaThe location is a bit difficult to find. However they will come to meet you and escort you from Darjeeling station.
Excellent people, did everything possible within their scope to make the stay pleasant. Nice cosy little place, would recommend this place to anyone traveling alone.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Ayush
IndiaIts a big task to reach the property, even though its just 300-400m from the Darjelling Railway Station.
Being a solo traveller, I always look for few things in a property: 1. Is it safe ? 2. Is it located well ? 3. Is it clean ? 4. Is the staff kind and helpful ? During my 5 days of Stay at Hidden Monkey, I can totally say that it checks all my expectations.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Atul
IndiaVery comfy and homely. Safe and chill place. Beautiful place with Beautiful people❤️
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Shelbin
IndiaHomely ambiance...
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Roger
United KingdomNothing, all good
The community aspect and the attentive and helpful staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Vispute
IndiaThis is the Best hostel in Darjeeling. It has all the positive vibes. The rooms and the people are so vibrant. The room service, cleanliness, safety and comfort is exceptional. They have many indoor games, a projector, a bonfire, warm blankets, a small heater and good wifi. The owner is the most helpful guy. It is 5 mins away from the chowk bazar and 2 mins away from the Darjeeling station.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Chanchal
IndiaCommon area
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Ashish
IndiaIts totally peaceful and the owner was to co-operate with everything thing ..its best place to hangout next time with friends and family zone too
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Braveller
IndiaThey must provide curtains around the bed.and Bike parking space.
I like the staff in mantainance, who is very kind, and helps in everything.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Savesh
IndiaStaff ( Rahul and Ankit) were very helpful and kind. They helped me to set the itinerary. Good vibes, we play several games in the common room.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Sanjib
IndiaAwesome
Stayed in December 2023
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