West Bengal · India
Where to stay in Siliguri
Siliguri is a city in West Bengal, India, home to about 295,000 people.
- Best months
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- IXB10 km · Bagdogra Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Siliguri
Siliguri, also known as Shiliguri, is a major tier-II city in West Bengal. It forms the Twin Cities with the neighbouring city of Jalpaiguri.
Siliguri (Bengali: শিলিগুড়ি SHEE-lee-GOO-ree) has a population of nearly a million (2025), making it the third-largest city in West Bengal. With massive developments since the turn of the 21st century, the city has grown from a small regional town into one of the most important business centres in Eastern India. Sprawling and boisterous, it is a city whose periphery is dominated by modern condominiums, while the centre is characterised by sprawling street markets, up-scale shops, and large shopping malls.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Siliguri
See
- Buddha Mundir Monastery
- Ewam (Nupchen Namchak) Monastery
- ISKCON Temple
- Khordong Byangter Monastery
- Tashi Gomang Shedra Buddhist Monastery
- Triratna Monastery
- North Bengal Science Centre
Do
There are many places in Siliguri to visit and spend some quality time. You can tour the city yourself by renting a bike or a car. There are many places to watch movies. You can also visit tea estates for a tour where you can see the serene and spacious tea farms in and around the city. There are many exhibitions and sport events around the city.
- Dreamland Amusement Park
- North Bengal Wild Animals' Park
- Savin Kingdom
- Surya Sen Park
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Where to stay
Which part of Siliguri to stay in
If you are using Siliguri as an overnight halt, you might consider your hotel options based on the convenience of traveling to your next destination. Bagdogra, Matigara and Darjeeling More areas are convenient for Darjeeling, Kurseong (route 110), and the airport (route 327), while Salugara, 2nd or 3rd mile Sevoke Road addresses are good for Kalimpong, Gangtok and Bhutan (route 10).
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Where to stay
Hotels in Siliguri
48 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata; the 40 best known are shown, by the number of Wikipedia editions that cover them. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Capital O 28319 Hotel Ganayak OYO Rooms | 0.8 km | |
| Collection O 42886 Palm Tree Lodge OYO Rooms | 3.3 km | |
| Collection O 44697 Highway Inn OYO Rooms | 1.7 km | |
| Courtyard by Marriott Siliguri | 3.9 km | |
| Lemon Tree Hotel Siliguri | 4.4 km | |
| Milestone Hotel & Banquet | 2.6 km | |
| OYO 10247 Hotel Delhi Dhaba OYO Rooms | 5.8 km | |
| OYO 10462 Smriti Guest House OYO Rooms | 4.0 km | |
| OYO 10908 Hotel North Point OYO Rooms | 0.6 km | |
| OYO 12305 Raj Residency OYO Rooms | 0.9 km | |
| OYO 12327 The Mapple OYO Rooms | 0.5 km | |
| OYO 12751 Greenwood Hotel OYO Rooms | 6.6 km | |
| OYO 12992 Prince lodge OYO Rooms | 6.7 km | |
| OYO 13152 Bosu Dhara Lodge OYO Rooms | 0.9 km | |
| OYO 13454 Dhaka lodge OYO Rooms | 2.0 km | |
| OYO 13521 Sudhriti Hotel OYO Rooms | 6.6 km | |
| OYO 13599 Hotel Venkatesh Regency OYO Rooms | 1.6 km | |
| OYO 14200 Hotel Oasis OYO Rooms | 5.4 km | |
| OYO 14795 Hotel Priyanshu OYO Rooms | 4.7 km | |
| OYO 14974 Surabhi guest house OYO Rooms | 1.1 km | |
| OYO 15636 Mountain Green OYO Rooms | 4.1 km | |
| OYO 15721 Simrat Hotel OYO Rooms | 5.0 km | |
| OYO 15788 Lodge Jyoti OYO Rooms | 2.0 km | |
| OYO 16041 Hotel Golden Moments OYO Rooms | 1.1 km | |
| OYO 16792 Bidhan Plaza OYO Rooms | 0.7 km | |
| OYO 16794 Bidhan Residency OYO Rooms | 0.9 km | |
| OYO 17215 Garg Residency OYO Rooms | 6.7 km | |
| OYO 17251 Hotel Mount View OYO Rooms | 0.9 km | |
| OYO 18811 Dream Mansion OYO Rooms | 1.0 km | |
| OYO 19314 Gupta's Hotel OYO Rooms | 1.7 km | |
| OYO 25007 Hotel Royal Garden OYO Rooms | 1.6 km | |
| OYO 26227 Sonartari Residency OYO Rooms | 5.9 km | |
| OYO 29041 Sona Lodge OYO Rooms | 2.5 km | |
| OYO 29596 Relax Lodge OYO Rooms | 10.4 km | |
| OYO 47720 Prince Guest House OYO Rooms | 1.3 km | |
| OYO 60656 Four Fox Suits OYO Rooms | 2.8 km | |
| OYO 63951 Maa Sarada Lodge OYO Rooms | 0.7 km | |
| OYO 82277 Hotel Yuma Resturant OYO Rooms | 0.2 km | |
| OYO 9202 Hotel Central Courtyard OYO Rooms | 2.0 km | |
| OYO Collection O 80929 Roadside Inn OYO Rooms | 19.7 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Siliguri
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Siliguri are November to March. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C; July is the wettest, with about 741 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Siliguri: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 10 km from the city centre in a straight line; Taplejung Airport (TPJ, 100 km) and Saidpur Airport (SPD, 117 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
Moving in and around Siliguri is cheap. There are electric rickshaws (locally known as totos), shared vans, an efficient public bus service, and rental cars. App-based car services are also available on Yatri Saathi, Rapido (also bikes) and Uber. Shared e-rickshaws and vans run on established routes: Standard fare: ₹20 per person (₹10 for short routes, ₹30 for long ones) - as of 2025. The core areas can be covered on foot and is very safe, even after dark.
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IXB · Bagdogra Airport
TPJ · Taplejung Airport
SPD · Saidpur Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Siliguri
Eat
Due to the large number of Nepalese and Tibetans living in Siliguri, the city offers an excellent selection of authentic Tibetan and Nepali delicacies. In addition, there are also several good quality restaurants specializing in Western and Chinese cuisine as well as a considerable number of US fast food outlets.
Drink
As Siliguri is at the heart of a tea-growing area, it has traditionally been associated with tea. However, following the international trend, coffee culture has made inroads in the city and there are now numerous branches of cafe chains as well as a large number of independent coffee shops in and around Siliguri, and the quality of the coffee served is generally very good. Due to the large number of cafes in Siliguri, only those with a distinct character are listed here.
Stay safe
As elsewhere in India, travellers may encounter scams and touts. Be wary of anyone offering unsolicited directions or travel advice, and avoid openly indicating that this is your first visit to the city. If you are arriving after midnight, it is advisable to book accommodation in advance and arrange a pick-up from the bus terminal or railway station. Overall, Siliguri is an extremely safe city with a very low crime rate, and violent crime against international travellers is unheard of. The Siliguri Metropolitan Police is one of the most advanced police forces in North Bengal. There are police patrollers all around the city and can be asked for any help.
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Questions
Siliguri: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Siliguri?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Siliguri are November to March. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C; July is the wettest, with about 741 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Siliguri?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 10 km from the city centre in a straight line; Taplejung Airport (TPJ, 100 km) and Saidpur Airport (SPD, 117 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Siliguri?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Siliguri
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.