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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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4.16
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Ranked #82 in Darjeeling· #92 of 880 overall

Last scored Jul 20, 2026

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

Scored from 26 guest reviews in the last 24 months.Range: Sep 8, 2024 - Jun 20, 2026.How we score

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The Five Pillars

Shelter

medium confidence3.8 / 5
"Rooms are generally described as spacious and cozy, with some featuring heaters. However, cleanliness reviews are highly mixed: some guests found it exceptionally clean, while others complained of dampness, pigeon poop smells, and general lack of cleanliness."

Cleanliness and maintenance issues reported in some rooms

Water

medium confidence4.2 / 5
"Guests report that geysers are available in the rooms and hot water is reliable. However, there are minor complaints about the lack of electric kettles for hot drinking water/tea in some rooms, and restricted hours for complimentary drinking water."

Hearth

high confidence4.5 / 5
"The hospitality is highly praised, with multiple mentions of the warm, helpful owners and staff (including Mr. Hangsa and Projjal). Food reviews are mostly positive ('freshly prepared' and 'awesome'), though a few guests found the breakfast options lacking or overpriced."

Path

medium confidence4.3 / 5
"The homestay is in a prime location near Mall Road. There is a steep slope leading up from the main road which can be difficult for senior citizens, but the host proactively offers to drive guests up and down. Dedicated parking is also available."

Steep slope access

View

medium confidence4.0 / 5
"The rooftop terrace and attic rooms offer stunning, unobstructed views of Kanchenjunga and Darjeeling city. However, guests staying in lower-level rooms note that there is no view directly from their rooms, requiring them to go to the terrace."

Views are primarily limited to the rooftop/attic rooms

Google rating

4.3

Based on 475 Google reviews

Recent reviews

Showing 20 of 475 total Google reviews. Pillar scores use Google's full-review AI summary above.

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 .

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.

Amit Mandal

Jan 12, 2025

Very nice

Vivek Mondal

Dec 31, 2024

Good hotel. Good management. Good location near mall. Kanchanjangha view from rooftop

Ayan Mukhopadhyay

Dec 25, 2024

Except for a good location, I didn't find anything worth the room charge this homestay is asking for. Breakfast was really bad. Homestay doesn't have provision for hot water for making tea. Overall I wouldn't recommend this homestay. There are better options nearby like Muscatel hotels.

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