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Located in Kolkata, 8.6 km from Dumdum Metro Station, The Nerd Nest Kolkata provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 8.7 km from M G Road Metro Station, 10 km from Sealdah Railway Station and 11 km from Esplanade Metro Station. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Howrah Railway Station is 11 km from the hostel, while New Market is 11 km away. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is 8 km from the property. Super clean place with AC! The dorms are comfortable and have power sockets and curtains. The showers are clean and hot, and they are even supplied with shampoo and soaps. This might be the best dorm I booked in India so far, and for excellent value. Friendly staff and delicious breakfast.

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9
Superb
360 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Situated in Darjeeling, 7.3 km from Tiger Hill, Trippers hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is set 3.8 km from Ghoom Monastery, 4.1 km from Tibetan Buddhist Monastery Darjeeling and 4.3 km from Himalayan Mountaineering Institute And Zoological Park. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi. Beautiful place and very peaceful, far from the crowd.

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9.2
Superb
116 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

Situated in Siliguri, 6.3 km from Darjeeling Himalayan Toy Train Railway, Backpackers Bunkhouse Siliguri features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 8.8 km from New Jalpaiguri Station, 14 km from Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary and 50 km from Gorumara National Park. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, room service and luggage storage for guests. Bret, his old father and all family members were very good and helpful. Strongly recommend others for this homestay 👍👍

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9.2
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
US$5
per night

Well situated in the Kalighat district of Kolkata, Suitcase Stories is set 1.3 km from Kalighat Kali Temple, 1.9 km from Indian Museum and 2.2 km from Nandan. The property is around 3.2 km from Victoria Memorial, 3.5 km from Park Street Metro Station and 4.2 km from New Market. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.

At the hostel, the rooms have a balcony. Suitcase Stories features certain units with city views, and every room includes a terrace. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Really nice people, clean place and good location.

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9.2
Superb
40 reviews
Price from
US$4
per night

Located in Siliguri and with New Jalpaiguri Station reachable within 5.8 km, Traveller's Nest Extended Backyard provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a restaurant. Darjeeling Himalayan Toy Train Railway is 5.8 km from the hostel and Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is 13 km away. Travelers Nest Hostel in Siliguri is a hidden gem—clean, cozy, and perfectly located near the bus and train stations. What truly makes it special is Sunny, the heart of the place. He’s an incredibly kind host, always ready to help, and connects beautifully with both national and international travelers. His travel stories and warm energy make the stay memorable. Highly recommended for anyone passing through Siliguri. You'll feel right at home!

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9.3
Superb
22 reviews
Price from
US$5
per night

Set in Siliguri, within 2.1 km of Darjeeling Himalayan Toy Train Railway and 9.3 km of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, Thikana by Mulaqat offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is non-smoking and is located 11 km from New Jalpaiguri Station.

All rooms include a kettle and a private bathroom with a bidet and slippers, while certain rooms also offer a kitchenette. All guest rooms at the hostel come with a seating area. Really nice dorm room and common area with very kind staff. They booked a tuktuk for me to go to the railway station very early on the day of my checkout. I came back here after staying a week before, and it was definitely worth it!

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9.6
Exceptional
48 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

Situated in Kalimpong, 48 km from Tiger Hill, Hills Tale Backpackers Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is set 44 km from Ghoom Monastery, 45 km from Tibetan Buddhist Monastery Darjeeling and 48 km from Tiger Hill Sunrise Observatory. The accommodation offers karaoke and a 24-hour front desk. Had an amazing stay at Hills tale hostel.The location is calm, just walkable from bus stand and market and the owners and staffs were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout my stay. One of the highlights was the dorm room—it was spacious, well-lit, and the beds were super comfortable, offering a great night's sleep. The room was also kept very clean, and there were lockers for securing valuables. It was a perfect environment for relaxing after a day of exploring. I would definitely recommend Hills tale for anyone looking for a fun, social experience on a budget. I’d happily stay here again.

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9.5
Exceptional
26 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

In a prime location in the Park Street district of Kolkata, Bohemian Backpackers Kolkata is set 700 metres from Park Street Metro Station, 1.4 km from Nandan and 1.2 km from New Market. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers an ATM, and organising tours for guests. The people were helpful, especially Mukund and sanjita.

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8.2
Very good
142 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

At the hostel, each room comes with a terrace with a mountain view. Hidden Monkey Backpackers, Railway Station, Darjeeling offers certain rooms that include a safety deposit box, and each room includes a private bathroom with a bath. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Great hostel! Clean, comfortable, and felt like home. Bishal Bhai is amazing - friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond. Highly recommend!

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8.3
Very good
195 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

Situated in Kolkata, 7.5 km from Dumdum Metro Station, Guten Tag Kolkata features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 8.6 km from M G Road Metro Station, the hostel with free WiFi is also 9 km away from Sealdah Railway Station. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests. Great hostel with everything you need and more. The dorms are confortable and well maintained. Bathrooms are clean and there is hot water with good pressure. The owner and the staffs are super nice and helpful, always making sure that everything is fine. Breakfast is quite nice and they are very accomodating if you have some special demands. They also provide a towel, a reusable water bottle that you can use during your stay and have filtered water available at all time. It's a bit far from the center, but transportation are quite good, and it's very quiet.

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8.2
Very good
388 reviews
Price from
US$8
per night

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