Pathfinder's Nest Hostel

The view from the working desk you can literally see Kanchanjanga and see a better sunrise than tiger hills. Love it.

Had a great experience staying in this place and relaxing a bit.

The room was not up to the mark as there was no window to it, unless all was perfect.

Staff behaviour 👍 kitchen available, good decoration.

It is a little above the Mall Road, so you may have to walk a little. Overall good experience, view top notch.

Water Supply crisis at Morning

Rooms and vibe of place

The bathrooms mainly could have been cleaner and pumps maintained better.

I booked this hostel for 1 night. It has a capacity of 14 bunk beds but at night I saw 4 to 5 extra personnel sleeping on the floor mattress considering the number of washrooms are the same. The caretaker was good in nature but he himself was doing bathroom repair and he was also cooking food for the guests. Though there were 2 helper was there to helf him & take care of the guests. There were the group of 4 people who was having talks in the common area till late night (2:00 AM). Disturbing others sleep. I called the caretaker at around 1:00 AM & address the issue but no action taken by the caretaker. Even the location of the property is also very tricky. You have to climb 500 meters above the mall road & again you have get down to reach the hostel. Worst experience! Not recommended at all!

Nice location with reasonable price. Also pintudas is very good human.

Great location near town centre, big beds.

It’s not really as clean as it should be, there were cobwebs around my bunk and the bathrooms were quite unclean. When I arrived there was no hand soap and I had to ask 3 times before some eventually arrived.The biggest problem is the noise. I stayed for a few days and was regularly kept up by noisy guests/staff until 2am, but then woken up between 4:30 and 6:30 am by the same people, who would sit right outside the dorm with the door open and play music whilst talking extremely loudly. They also had a family stay with young kids, which was a bit weird, and the same staff/guests who make all the noise would sit in the common area smoking cigarettes and weed. So if you want intend to actually sleep during your stay this is not the spot for you.

Die Betten sind Boxen mit Vorhang, für genug Privatsphäre. Ich durfte in der Küche kochen.

Es war relativ kühl.

Warm and welcoming host, beds were comfortable. Food was good. Spectacular view of Darjeeling and majestic Kanchenjunga from the lobby.

The washroom door hatches could have been better and rooms were bit clumsy, could have been bit more spacious. There could be have been dedicated smoking and drinking zones.

Very good

Clean, location, behaviour

More stuff is required

Stayed at Pathfinder’s Nest Hostel for 3 nights (26-28 March) with my friend and it was really nice. Host Pintu Da is such a good and friendly guy. Bohot ache insaan hai, hum dono ka last din tak full khayal rakha. Hamesha smile karta tha, help karta tha, local tips deta tha aur sab comfortable feel ho. Khana bhi bahut accha banate hain – fresh aur tasty tha (momos, thukpa, dal chawal, breakfast sab mast). Hostel overall badiya hai, sundar aur clean hai. Rooms aur common area mein ghar jaisa feel aata tha. Sabse best part – hostel se direct Kanchenjunga (K2) ka view milta tha! Subah chai peete hue mountain dekhna next level tha. Budget mein dosto ke saath rehne ke liye perfect hostel hai. Location bhi convenient hai, Mall Road/Chowrasta se 10-15 min walk.

Beds are so comfortable and the people are so friendly here

I wish to visit again in future.

The check-in process was not very professional

Scammers, take money in advance and cancel the booking

Fine

Everything was upto standard!!

Entrance

I like the facilities and the staff behavior specially vishnu bhai

Some drunken men were making noise inside hostel after having drink which makes me uncomfortable and it disturbed my sleep as well.

Highly recommended 😉

Nothing!

I tried a lot connecting and finding the place when I reached Darjeeling..but no response on call and on map when I reached the location...there was no Pathfinder's nest hostel.

Everything

Location

Great location and view from the hostel is very good , you can see kanchanjunga from the hotel's sitting area. Beds are comfy and spacious. The staff are very helpful.

Clean bathrooms needed I want to go there just for the hotel attendant (Vishnu bhai) 😁 So sweet and polite way of talking

Caretaker was soo friendly and everything was soo good

Gud budget friendly hostel

Other guests was really nice

It was so so so dirty. They let me slept in sheets of the preview guest…

Everything worked

Nothing much to do with the hostel itself - but other guests are super noisy here. Playing guitar at 6am and such. Hostel should enforce civic sense perhaps... Bigger and more visible street sign would help guests upon arrivsl.

Awesome ❤️

👍

The best property in the Darjeeling for people searching for a best budget friendly hostel with the best cook and the best host and with a best guide and tour provider.. Over all the stay was excellent and food was great with panoramic view 👍🏼

The staff there i mean manager and care takers are too good and also the lady who cooks food is very good and taste is very good🤗.

😊

I like the view from the location however it's quite a long walk taxies don't come up too if they do they charge 500 for tourist for 2 kms

Didn't inform me that food order time is 6pm so missed to eat food, had to order, the sitting area is close to washroom so often it stinks 😩

Pathfinder’s Nest in Darjeeling gave me one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I had planned to stay for just one day, but the place, people, and vibes made me extend my trip to 8–10 days! The hostel features a beautiful retro and ancient theme, complete with a British-era fireplace that creates a magical atmosphere, especially at night, accompanied by live music from Abhishek Bhaiya and others. The rooms and bathrooms were neat and well-maintained, thanks to Sabita Di, who also cooked delicious homely food and treated me like family. Vishnu Bhai managed everything smoothly and guided me to explore the local culture and hidden gems of Darjeeling. Kumar Bhaiya was a true all-rounder—driver, guide, singer, and human Google Maps! Being on my first solo trip, I never felt alone. I met people from all over India, and the hostel felt like home. Truly a warm, soulful, and unforgettable stay!

Nice hotel for solo n short trip. Staff is super helpful

The experience was good, I loved the view from the balcony and common area window, the beds were cozy and very comfy, overall I really liked my stay. :)

The food price too high

Homemade dinner

Little far from bus stand, you need to trek 30 min to reach hostel, but overall good stay in Darjeeling.

Everything except bathrooms and toilets

Bathroom and toilet were neither clean nor had proper locks

Sabita and Bishnu were excellent hosts. The property is beautifully decorated with spacious, rooms and space with ample room for gathering. Extra points for Sabita's excellent cooking.

They are under staffed. Also the property is after a long walk uphill so if you are just arriving in Darjeeling please use the taxi all the way to the property rather than getting down at taxi stand. The uphill slope will take a toll on you.

Quiet ambience and the view from windows which give a visual treat to eyes with magestic Mount Kanchenjunga in front of us that's ultimate experience one can have.

It would have been better if rooms were not given for family with kids.

I liked everything, it was quiet and peaceful.

There is no such thing.

It's more likely B&B, not a hostel. Service is so warm. Lobby is unquie and rest area can see good view

Sometimes,wifi was suddenly close.

There was no restaurant/ breakfast despite what it says on booking.com. It's a new hostel though so maybe it's in the works. Still highly recommend.

Hospitality

Remote Location

We had a great time at this hostel, very friendly people and good place; the beds were very comfortable and the common space is nice

Hospitality.

The beds are massive for hostel beds and lockers are good size too. Food they had was cheap and super tasty. Staff were super friendly!

Its a bit of a walk up the hill but thats almost all places in darjeeling as its a hill station. Power did cut out a bit but not really their fault. Internet couldve been a bit better in the rooms but worked well in the common areas. Main drawback would be the bathrooms and showers were freezing and hot water didnt really work.

I had an amazing stay at this hostel in Darjeeling! The owner is an incredibly kind and welcoming person who treats guests like family. A special mention to Pranay, the caretaker, who ensures everything runs smoothly and makes guests feel at home. The ambience and interior theme of the hostel are superb, creating a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. The dorms and washrooms are spotlessly clean, ensuring a pleasant experience. A big shoutout to Chef Savita for preparing absolutely delicious and homely meals at very nominal prices. Every dish was made with love and tasted amazing! Overall, a perfect place to stay, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Darjeeling. Definitely a 5-star experience!

The hosts are very warm and were very supportive during a personal medical emergency. Really enjoyed my stay.

Me & my friend personally didn’t like the property because of the worst service & behaviour at the stay

We had to literally beg for a bottle of hot water at the night at around 10 pm There is no heater no fire facility at a freezing cold night Service is pathetic at the stay & you need to climb almost 3 km to reach the location Road is very scary & there is no help to cross the narrow stairs at midnight even after requesting so much the care taker didn’t bothered to help. We will not recommend this place if someone is looking for comfortable stay

Everything

Nothing

I liked the most the coziness this place brings to you. As its was my first time solo travelling this place made me feel safe. Pranay and shiksha didi are such warm hosts she even asked me daily whether I have eaten anything or not and if you are traveling solo you will understand how it feels to be asked that question 🥹 Pranay bhaia kept asking me before arrival whether i was safe or not because i reached the destination around 12:00 am. 🫰 Now bunker :- Everyone wants a coxy bunker with some privacy well they provide that utmost if you are a solo female traveller you should definitely stay here. Warm, cozy without any restriction I spent 3 days there. My workcation couldn't be better. Budget friendly :- Hella yes..!! Location :- I think the location is best if you wanna stay close to the mall market (chourasta). Due to location i enjoyed the night life of Darjeeling too in Glenary's. Lastly, thank you for making this trip the memorable one, will definitely visit again please welcome me like this always 🙈✨

Nothing, everything was chill.

The staff were friendly and helpful. Budget friendly. Do make sure to check for the parking beforehand.

Nice, new, clean and with a very attentive staff.

You will have to climb to the top of the village to reach it