West Point Backpackers Hostel

Our host , Rebecca and Shubhanjali made me feel like family with their warm smiles and genuine care. The hospitality was unmatched—they went above and beyond to ensure every moment of my stay was comfortable and memorable. The hostel itself is a haven for travelers, with clean and cozy rooms, beautiful decor, and a welcoming atmosphere

I had high expectations going in, having read the reviews at Booking.com and having chosen this place because of its high reviews. But my actual expectation ended up exceeding those expectations. We ended up having a medical emergency (unrelated to our travel to this venue) and needed to change our plans last minute, hoping to salvage the trip. Rebecca and Shubhanjali (the manager) were incredibly understanding, accommodating and helpful, and helped us make the most of the trip, even when the requests bordered on unreasonable. Look, on a trip like this, it matters a lot where you stay, and the kind of equation you have with the host. And for us, that was the key difference. The place is nice, warm, and inviting, and ended up being just what we needed. The view is unbelievable, and on clear days you can see the vast expanse of the Kunchenjunga range towering over the city on the hills. You get drinking water from the tap, which is always a bonus. The water is from a mountain spring and can be really great for your skin and palate. We had darjeeling tea in our room with a kettle, to sit and unwind with after a tiring day of exploring the alleyways of this mystical city.

I can't think of anything. This is probably nitpicking but the walls could be a bit thicker I suppose. We think we accidentally woke up our neighbour a couple of times.

West point backpackers has been my favorite place to stay so far on our trip. When we first arrived in December, the power was out across the town, so we were a little worried about heating as it was pretty cold. We were assured it would all be fine and it was. By the evening the power was back and our bed was so warm and cosy heated by the electric blanket. The family offered to buy a heater too, if we needed it, for a small daily fee, we chose not to in the end, but we're happy the option was there. The views from our balcony are incredible. Our hosts left delicious homemade chocolates for us, Darjeeling tea and bought us a little present of homemade crisps half way through our stay. Sharon, Shubanjali and family were the perfect hosts and really understand the meaning of hospitality. Rebecca, was not there, but was easy to contact and gave us lots of useful local info. We enjoyed so much our delicious breakfasts with them and conversations. The family will go out of there way to make sure your comfortable and we even hitched a lift to silguri at the end of our stay with them. We enjoyed exploring around the town, going on treks, which we could reach the start easily by foot. The property is set next to the road, but we worked around that and found the nature close by when we wanted. I personally love the vibe of Darjeeling and the influence from Nepalese and Tibetan culture. Happy Christmas everyone!

The view of Mt Kanchenjunga from the balcony was something that we didn't expect to see. The owner as well as the manager were very sweet and kind to us. Rebecca, the owner, gave us yummy momos to eat as dinner as a sweet gesture during our last night. She was constantly in touch with us through her manager asking us pur well-being and our day. I would love to visit again in future. The place is clean and cozy. You may ask for extra blanket (only during extreme cold months).And the hand-made chocolates provided by her in our room was cherry on the top.

There's nothing to dislike.

Rebecca, the host, and all her family seemed to be very nice. They provide you with tea and homemade chocolates in the room and they give you some very useful information about Darjeeling. Breakfast was homemade, fresh and delicious and one could even ask for some more. The room was clean, the double bed very comfortable. Rebecca helped us a lot with finding out about how and where to do the ILP for Sikkim, as the information was very contradictory and confusing. Thank you!

The room was rather dark, humid and cold, the bathroom was VERY cold and without any natural light. Towels remained soaking wet throughout our stay. No place to hang stuff where it would dry. The shower is bucket style only, which was OK for us, but maybe not so comfortable if you want to wash your long hair. The hostel is situated about a 30-minutes walk from downtown Darjeeling, at the mainroad, which is heavily congested and polluted, and the traffic noise is just terrible, even at night.

Great place and an amazing host, Rebecca. Super thanks for hosting us. She is very knowledgeable about Darjeeling and a lovely person, and took care of us as a family. We loved her efforts to make the hostel sustainable and highly appreciate her views on the environment and especially the future of the hills. The location is great, we had the best views of Kanchan Junga peaks right from the balcony. The hostel is on the main road, still away from crowds, walkable distance from the peace pagoda, Batasia, monasteries and the toy train goes right in front. Pro tip - don't miss breakfast with her.

Nothing. The only thing to keep in mind - the hostel is on the main road away from the Mall, you can catch shared taxis right in front for just 15 INR. I think a 10 minute ride.

It is very comfortable to stay here with beautiful mountain views. Darjeeling tea and thoughtful welcome chocolates are provided in the room. The owner Rebecca is a very enthusiastic and proactive person and provides very sufficient information about Darjeeling. Helped to solve any of my problems. I recommend to everyone who comes to Darjeeling to experience the enjoyment of staying here. I will come again.❤️❤️❤️