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SnowLion HomeStay

Darjeeling Town (NE) · Darjeeling

27/A, Gandhi Rd, opposite Bethany Primary school, Limbugaon, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101, India

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3.80
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Ranked #89 in Darjeeling· #104 of 1,284 overall

Last scored Sep 10, 2026

Confidence tier: Deep review (20+ recent reviews) How we score

Scored from 29 guest reviews in the last 24 months.Range: Sep 8, 2024 - Aug 18, 2026.How we score

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The Five Pillars

Shelter

medium confidence3.8 / 5
"Attic and upper rooms are reported as spacious, cozy, and well-decorated, with room heaters provided. However, lower rooms drew criticism for dampness, smell, and occasional cleanliness issues."

Water

low confidence4.2 / 5
"Guests confirm hot water and geysers are functional and reliable throughout their stay, though electric kettles for drinking water are not provided in every room."

Hearth

medium confidence4.6 / 5
"Hosts and staff receive overwhelming praise for exceptional warmth, helpfulness, and assistance with transit, though food reviews are somewhat polarized between freshly made home-cooked meals and expensive/basic breakfast."

Path

medium confidence4.2 / 5
"Conveniently located near the Mall and Ramada drop point with rare dedicated parking available, though access involves a steep slope where hosts frequently offer car shuttles for elderly guests."

Steep slope from main road may challenge mobility-impaired or senior guests.

View

medium confidence4.1 / 5
"Stunning, unobstructed Kanchenjunga views from the rooftop terrace and dedicated attic rooms, but standard lower rooms have little to no view."

Direct views are primarily limited to attic rooms and the shared rooftop terrace.

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Google rating

4.3

Based on 476 Google reviews

Recent reviews

Showing 20 of 476 total Google reviews. Pillar scores use Google's full-review AI summary above.

RAMKRISHNA CAB SERVICE

Aug 18, 2026

Great view

Keltu Roy

Jun 20, 2026

Very very bad

Shomik Dasgupta

May 25, 2026

While the cleanliness of the rooms was somewhat off, the overall experience was amazing! The view is stunning, the Tibetian vibes, the entire decor- every bit of it is stunning!

Violina Sarma

May 12, 2026

Beautiful cozy stay

Souvik Dutta

May 3, 2026

A budget friendly stay in a good location. The views from the terrace is beautiful. The rooms are big and well furnished. They also have large family rooms on the terrace level that comes with beautiful views.

koushik das

Apr 18, 2026

One of the best stay at Darjeeling.

Somen Sengupta

Apr 6, 2026

Very good welcoming homestay. Really enjoyed our stay. Hosts were very friendly. Food was awesome too. Rooms are spacious and have geyser and heater too. Just a note : there is a slope from the main road, senior citizens may find it difficult to walk. However, the host is very kind to ensure you dont need to walk and he himself drives you from/ to the main road. Highly recommended. Would love to visit again.

Soma Jana Mondal

Apr 6, 2026

Good

Ingrid Zielke

Mar 16, 2026

Nicht sauber

Rahul Thapa lipstarian

Feb 1, 2026

Mr.hangsa was very generous and kind and great service by him actually

Jerin Zachariah

Dec 30, 2025

The rooms are quite small compared to places I’ve stayed at before. There is no view from the rooms—you have to go to the top floor to enjoy the view. I previously stayed at Everest Villa and paid almost the same price, but the experience there was much better. This place is okay to stay at, but it is not worth the price they charge.

Tenzing Yeshi Sherpa

Sep 7, 2025

I had an amazing stay at Snow Lion Homestay in Darjeeling! The hospitality here is truly exceptional — the hosts are warm, welcoming, and go above and beyond to make you feel at home. The rooms are clean, cozy, and well-maintained, with a beautiful blend of comfort and traditional charm. The location is perfect, close to the main town yet peaceful enough to enjoy the serene Darjeeling vibes. The food was freshly prepared, delicious, and felt like a home-cooked meal. They also helped guide us with local sightseeing tips, making the trip even more memorable. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience genuine Darjeeling hospitality!

Atanu Pradhan

Aug 24, 2025

Location: Near to mall road and 5 min straight road from the hotel ramada ( where siliguri share car will drop you) . 9/10 By walking you can access all the Darjeeling famous points and restuarants. Ambiance: 8/10 Terrace: 9/10 : 24 hours access: full view of darjeeling city and if sky is clear can be seen KJ with beautiful view. Food : not tried, only breakfast available . But rate is bit high. Drinking Water: Complimentary Normal drinking water can be availed 8am to 6 pm. Mineral Water Bottle (1ltr.) after and before that 30 rs. Room Size : 9/10 Bathroom: 8/10 Clean: 9/10 Overall: 8/10

rajeswari mitra

Jul 23, 2025

Great location and Great view....Hotel Staffs are also very helpful and very courteous and well behaved. (Spcl Mention : Mr. Projjal, He helped us everyway he can) We booked the spacious attic room at roof and had the greatest view of the Kanchenjunga on our 2nd day. Our son enjoyed a lot at rooftop also. Their room service is pretty great and prompt at all hours. Cleanliness is also good. We went biking from NJP and they has a dedicated parking place too! So that's a bonus. All over , a very good experience.👍👍👍

Happy Nath

Jun 17, 2025

We had a very good experience and the behaviour of staff was also very good. Location is prime

Granthik Basu Roy

Jun 16, 2025

My friend recommended this place. After booking when we arrived, got supper disappointed with the room they have given to us . Super damp , smell pigeon poop all around. Then they promised to change the room the next day , which they didn’t. This place don’t even have basic amenities like electric kettle and tea kit . Overall very unpleasant stay and unprofessional behavior of staff. Never visit again, not recommended at all .

328aishanis

May 30, 2025

The warmest experience I ever had, it felt a home out of home. Everybody is so kind, caring and all the positive adjectives you can think of. I am so happy that I chose Snowlion Homestay. The view of Kanchenjunga from terrace is just wow. I am staying here again when I visit Darjeeling.

953amritad

May 29, 2025

We booked the attic view room which is just perfect for 4 people. The view from the balcony is stunning! One doesn't need to go to tiger hill. :D The owner is really a humble man, the staffs are extremely courteous and helpful. I left my specs and scarf at the balcony by mistake and checked out but they kept it safely and handed it to my friend who was in Darjeeling the next day. |Extremely neat and clean rooms with all amenities you can expect from a good homestay. Location of the homestay is very good, not far from mall. One can easily walk up to the mall whenever required. For the attic room one has to climb up to the 5th floor so not recommended for elderly people but best room for couples and friends. Highly recommended. I'll always keep this homestay as my first preference whenever I'm in Darjeeling.

Parichay Pari

Mar 16, 2025

This homestay is situated at the perfect location to view Kanchenjungha from Darjeeling city. The best part about the location is there is no other building situated in front of it guarding the view. They have the roof balcony(roof top room will be the best) from where you will be able to the mighty Kanchenjungha. Owner was very helpful. His two dogs Rocky(German shepherd) and Simba(Siberian husky), they are also welcoming in nature. They are very close to Mall road. Staffs were very helpful. If anything we needed Suraj ji and Neema ji, both of them helped along with other staffs. For sightseeing(locations and cost for sightseeing) you may contact Suraj ji. Do definitely try their breakfast, specially aloo paratha. Thank you for making my stay memorable.

Priyam Borah

Feb 21, 2025

Location is perfect. Great hospitality with very genuine and helpful persons working there. Had a great stay for 3 days. Owner is very kind and helpful and other staffs also. Best homestay in Darjeeling.

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