Find Historic Hotels in Darjeeling

A trip to the historical sites in Darjeeling is likely at the top of your travel itinerary. You can also enjoy all there is to see and do including the temples and mountain views

In Darjeeling, you'll find 223 lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Darjeeling is notable for landmarks like Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Chowrasta, and Yiga Choling. Cultural venues include Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Museum and Everest Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Raj Bhavan and Tiger Hill.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can stay in a place that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it's of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Darjeeling, giving a sense of history.

"Heritage hotel" is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while "historic hotel" is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be what's most significant. For a heritage hotel, it's often the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Darjeeling, don't worry that you'll find yourself staying at a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.