As a traveller, you may require to find hotels very near NJP Station. This is because in a situation where you need to catch a train from NJP the very next morning while returning from Darjeeling or Gangtok you might seek a night halt at a hotel which should be at a walkable distance from the station.
Hotels near NJP Station
The quest to stay near NJP Station becomes very necessary when your train timings are in the odd hours and a minor late arrival from Siliguri can miss your train.
Certainly, you can find some excellent hotels in Siliguri town, which is just 5-7 kilometers away, though it might take a bit of time due to the traffic on the main road.
However, the hotels outside and near New Jalpaiguri Station are not of very good standards although if it’s a matter of just one night you can think to make a compromise.
Practically, it is also a good idea to be around the station when you have heavy baggage. The other benefit is that in your leisure time you can even consider visiting famous hong kong market in Siliguri which is not too far!
So, Check out these ‘not-so-good, neither too bad’ hotels near NJP station!
1 Hotel Hilton ( 50 meters)
Hotel Hilton is the nearest one to Station located just 50mts away.
In fact, when you walk out of the New Jalpaiguri station you can find this nearest stay behind the rail engine model installed outside the station.
Hilton is a budget hotel with dining facilities. I did not find its food satisfactory but the good thing is that room service for food is available.
The hotel has 45 rooms with amenities like telephone, TV with satellite channels, Free Wifi, Car Parking, dining, travel desk, doctor-on-call, laundry, and other facilities.
Interestingly, I did not find this budget hotel in Jalpaiguri of west bengal on any travel portal (when I wrote this article) so you need to call them up for booking via phone only.
The official website address URL of the hotel I got from google map was this http://www.hotelhillton.com
2 Hotel Balajee (70 meters)
This hotel is in the same path where the Hotel Hilton falls. The station is visible from Balajee Hotel. It is perhaps the 2nd nearest among hotels near New Jalpaiguri Station.
It is barely 70 metres from the rail engine outside NJP station. The budget hotel in Jalpaiguri also has an in-house arrangement for food. If you are not freaky on cleanliness then for a 1-night stay you can opt for this hotel.
You can find reviews and details about this hotel from this page at Tripadvisor.
3 Hotel Tirupati Lodge (90 meters)
In terms of proximity, Tirupati Lodge is the third nearest Hotel near NJP station for a 1-night halt.
It falls at a distance of 90 metres from the Railway Engine Model outside the NJP Station exit. It is adjacent to Hotel Balajee on the same road.
The budget hotel in Jalpaiguri has an in-house restaurant as well with the room service facility.
like the other hotels above, it also lacks standard but just ok if you need to catch a train in late-night hours or early in the morning.
The official website of the hotel is http://www.tirupatilodge.com
4 Hotel Miami (900 meters)
Hotel Miami is just beside Hotel Holydon. It is the 4th nearest hotel near New Jalpaiguri Station.
The place is around 8-10 minutes distance from the station and you will need a rikshaw in case of heavy luggage.
The hotel does not seem to have an official website. Neither I found it’s mention on any travel site for online booking.
It seems, you need to walk up to it for counter booking for accommodation.
5 Hotel Holydon (500 meters)
Hotel Holydon is located around 500 meters from Railway Station. It is 10 minutes walking distance from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station.
Rickshaws are available nearby. Another budget hotel, Hotel Baidyanath is adjacent to Hotel Holydon.
It is ok for short duration travellers especially travellers from or to Darjeeling, Gangtok or around as it close to the NJP Rly Station.
They have a restaurant that serves cuisines both Indian cuisine to Chinese. Their official site is – http://www.holydon.co.in
6 Jupiter Lodge (700 meters)
Jupiter Lodge is another budget accommodation place very near NJP station. It is located quite close to NJP Bazaar. The hotel is approximately 700 metres from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station.
In sequence, it falls before Hotel Holydon adjacent to Hotel Miami.
You can find several rickshaws outside this hotel if you need a ride till the station or anywhere in the city.
7 Treebo Trip GD Hotel (900 meters)
It falls near the trisection of Aurobindo Ashram Road, Netaji Subhash Road and New Jalpaiguri Station Road.
The hotel is quite near to the Central Bank of India. It is a comparatively nice hotel budget hotel in Jalpaiguri near NJP station. The distance from the station is approx 900 metres and can be traced on the same road to Hotel Baidyanath.
8 Hotel Baidyanath (700 meters)
Hotel Baidyanath near NJP station is another budget hotel where tourists make a short stay. The hotel, like some others on this list, is quite ordinary in terms of service and food. However, the Bengali food served at this hotel is nice.
The unique advantage it has is the proximity to the station.
At around 700 meters, it stands quite close to the station and can easily be reached by a rickshaw within 5 mins. The hotel stands at a busy roadside location so the road facing rooms are noisy.
9 Indian Railway Retiring Rooms (0 metres)
Railways Retiring Rooms are Government provided accommodation available on important Railway Stations across India.
On New Jalpaiguri Station, the retiring rooms are located on 1st and 2nd floor. Being situated on the station itself, it the least far hotel (government) from NJP railway platforms.
They offer different types of room accommodation – single, double and dormitory type of occupancy.
The rooms are provided with AC and Non AC depending upon the fare which is quite reasonable. You can find the exact fare price details from the official booking website.
The best thing about the Indian Railways operated ‘hotel’ on New Jalpaiguri station is that they can be booked online, provided, you have a railway journey ticket to from (to) this station. The official URL for booking is – https://www.rr.irctctourism.com.
Let me remind you that in peak season there is a heavy rush for the rooms on this station. So, plan your booking in advance for a hassle-free stay!
Hotels in Siliguri
Siliguri boasts a plethora of safe and pristine hotels, perfect for female and family travelers. You can view price and book these hotels from most travel portal websites.
When you find yourself with ample time to explore Siliguri city, the ultimate choice is to settle in the heart of it all, on Sevoke Road. Here, you’ll be surrounded by the bustling energy of the city center, with numerous malls, lively pubs and clubs, and charming cafés just a stone’s throw away.
For convenient city travel, Totos, the e-rickshaws and a taxi will likely be your trusty companion.
Check below some of the top places to hang your hat in Siliguri catering to various budgets price :
- Lemon Tree Hotel in Siliguri
- Courtyard by Marriott Siliguri ( nearest to station siliguri)
- Cygnett Style Tania’s Hotel in Siliguri
- Cinderella Hotel in Siliguri
- Saffron Crest Hotel in Siliguri
- Ramada (High Budget) Hotel in Siliguri
- Udaan Hotel in Siliguri
- SkyView Hotel in Siliguri
- Central Park (Medium Budget) Hotel in Siliguri
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