Norling House

Hotels
8.8 (35 reviews)
-, Norling Guest House, Norbulingka Sidhpur, Tehsil Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, , Dharamshala , in

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Great ambiance
Cons:
Small rooms
Disappointing breakfast
Basic bathrooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.18
Bathrooms can do with an upgrade.
Service
9.15
Very helpful and friendly staff.
Location
9.19
The location and the fact that it’s in the institute.
Room Quality
8.64
Traditional Tibetan style rooms aesthetically decorated.
Amenities
8.67
Restaurant and café on-site provide basic amenities.
Value for Money
8.63
Rooms were really great for the price.
Food and Beverage
7.68
Breakfast was very disappointing.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall experience was delightful with workshops and ambiance.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 14:01

Property Description

Norling House is a charming 3-star hotel in Dharamshala, just 6.1 km from HPCA Stadium. Garden Oasis: Relax in our serene garden, Culinary Delights: Indulge in delicious meals at our on-site restaurant, Comfortable Rooms: Enjoy amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Book your stay at Norling House for a memorable experience amidst the beauty of Dharamshala.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 35 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.18
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 8.64
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 8.63
Food and Beverage: 7.68
Overall Experience: 8.65
solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

C’est endroit magnifique, à ne pas manquer!!! Le lieu est merveilleux!

2025-11-25 via Nuitee
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Nidhi family_with_children in
6
The place in general is beautiful. Rooms are small if travelling with children. Breakfast was very disappointing. They g
Pros:

The location and the fact that it’s in the institute

Cons:

Room size, amenities and breakfast

2025-11-22 via Nuitee
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Guillaume solo_traveller fr
10
Belle expérience au coeur de l'artisanat Tibétain
Pros:

Très bel hôtel au coeur de Norbu Lingka.
Le soir, l'ambiance est magique !
C'est le lieu idéal si vous suivez un workshop dans l'un des ateliers de Norbu Lingka, mais c'est également un choix de qualité pour visiter les alentours (prendre un taxi ou tuktuk). Le temple de Gyuto se situe à 30 minutes à pied.

Il y a un restaurant et un café (qui fait quelques pâtisseries et des repas simples le midi) sur place.

2025-11-16 via Nuitee
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Zelman couple il
10
2025-10-25 via Nuitee
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Catalina solo_traveller nl
9
2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
9
2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Baneet extended_group in
10
2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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sahaj solo_traveller in
8
2025-07-02 via Nuitee
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Anonymous solo traveller in
7
Good
2025-06-30 via Nuitee
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Deepak79 young couple sa
10
Beautiful Tibetan style property, helpful staff and good location
Pros:

Beautiful Traditional Tibetan style rooms aesthetically decorated. Very helpful and friendly staff. Nice breakfast..

Cons:

Shower was not so powerful...but that was manageable.

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
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Megha family with young children in
8
I'm definitely coming back here
Pros:

The peaceful ambiance and the monastery on campus were the highlights, lush green, kind staff, variety of tries, flowers and fruits, the workshops were a delight to walk through and the gift shop was also wonderful. The rooms were really great for the price, while the bathrooms were very basic, but clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Bathrooms can do with an upgrade

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
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Megha family with young children in
8
Family travels in May with kids
Pros:

Norbulingka institute campus was the most peaceful and tranquil place to stay...away from the crowds but has enough to do and see within. The food at the café and restaurant are good. The monastry is beautiful. The rooms are very comfy but the washrooms are basic...very very clean though.

2025-06-03 via Nuitee
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Garry young couple nz
10
Exceptional
2025-05-26 via Nuitee
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Melroy with friends in
8
Beautiful location but venture outside for your meals
Pros:

Peaceful location in a lovely garden

Cons:

Food possibilities are very limited within the complex. Surprisingly it’s all vegetarian and closes at 6 pm or 8 pm .

2025-05-19 via Nuitee
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Helen solo traveller us
10
Peaceful Garden Retreat
Pros:

As soon as I arrived I felt relaxed. The grounds are so peaceful and in a beautiful garden setting. This hotel is attached to the Norbulingka Institute which I loved. I joined a tour where you can see the artists creating different works which was fascinating. During the days I explored Dharamsala and Mcleodganj and was always happy to return to this quiet oasis. The restaurant food is excellent. I think I read some reviews that didn't favor the food, maybe they have changed the menu but I had almost everything on there and I promise that the dishes are a good portion and very good! I could have stayed here for longer than the 5 days. As an American tourist I was slightly hesitant to drink the fresh juice but did so without any issues. I was in the fish room, each room is designated by an animal, how cool is that! Staff is helpful and present. Yes there are some power outages but they are resolved quickly and other 4 star hotels in India I stayed in also had power outs. Not a big deal, just wait it through. Wi-Fi is good. Also, the items in their shop are quality. Help yourself and the institute and buy something that will last. I will only stay here in the future.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-04-23 via Nuitee
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Geeta group ph
10
Amazing.
Pros:

The property was beautiful. The rooms were well designed in Tibetan style, and it made me feel like i entered another world,

2025-04-18 via Nuitee
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Deanna review category business travellers us
10
Sacred, authentic and clean
Pros:

Traditional TIbetan Buddhist temple
Sacred animal rooms
Antique tibetan furniture
Clean, functional, comfy
So beautiful!
Front desk support was calm and supportive

Cons:

Nothing to mention

2025-04-17 via Nuitee
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Deanna young couple us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Beautiful, well maintained, phenomenal surroundings, lovely staff.

2025-04-13 via Nuitee
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Anne family with young children gb
6
Pleasant
2025-04-11 via Nuitee
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Chirduku young couple mn
10
Exceptional
2025-03-12 via Nuitee