Darjeeling on a backpacker budget
Darjeeling costs a backpacker about €18 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
€18per day
€8dorm bed
€21twin room
€26day all-in
What to see
Toy train, tea estates, Kanchenjunga.
Eating
Momos €1.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Hidden Monkey | hostel | 0.3 km |
| Mellow Fellow Hostel Darjeeling | hostel | 0.4 km |
| Diocesan Centre | guest house | 0.6 km |
| Hotel Center Point | hotel | 0.4 km |
| Hotel Red Rose | hotel | 0.4 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Noryang Tibetan Kitchen | tibetan | 0.7 km |
| Dekevas | chinese | 0.7 km |
| The Patio Restaurant | regional | 0.8 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Eden Hospital | 0.7 km |
Next stops on the network
KathmanduNepal · 300 km
PokharaNepal · 440 km
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BaganMyanmar · 935 km
AgraIndia · 1014 km
RishikeshIndia · 1032 km
DelhiIndia · 1100 km
JaipurIndia · 1235 km
Common questions
How much does Darjeeling cost per day?
Budget about €18 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €8, a twin room about €21, and a small guesthouse room about €28. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Darjeeling?
Toy train, tea estates, Kanchenjunga.
Where do you eat cheaply in Darjeeling?
Momos €1.
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