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Aayu Muntri, hotel in George Town

Situated in George Town, 1.7 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Muntri features rooms with air conditioning.

Strategic location in the lovely neighbourhood of Muntri Street. Small pantry but has everything you need including water filter, kettle, microwave, fridge and toaster. Bed are comfy and air conditioning is unexpectedly cold. Will be back someday!
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
170 reviews
Price from
£19.77
per night
Aayu Beach St, hotel in George Town

Situated in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Beach St features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

I liked how big the room was and the communal facilities available. The location was perfect to reach everywhere in Georgetown and the staff checked that I had arrived.
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
138 reviews
Price from
£17.97
per night
Sogor Female Dormitory, hotel in George Town

Set in George Town, less than 1 km from Northam Beach, Sogor Female Dormitory offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

First of all, the owner is a wonderful lady, very friendly and helpful. She has given me several recommendations on where to eat and what to do in the area.The location itself is great with several good restaurant around, Seven Eleven and temples. The place is impeccably clean. CP comes personally and leaves it spotless clean and with good smell every day. This place is for girls who can follow the rules and keep the room quiet at night. It's such a great place to sleep: quiet, clean and the air conditioner works really well. I met girls from China, Spain, Germany and Malaysia. It's great place to make friends🙂
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
110 reviews
Price from
£35.38
per night
Aayu Chulia, hotel in George Town

Located within 1.8 km of Penang Times Square and 7.7 km of Straits Quay, Aayu Chulia features rooms in George Town.

clean and convenient
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
890 reviews
Price from
£17.60
per night
The Terraces by Aayu, hotel in George Town

Situated in George Town, 2.2 km from Northam Beach, The Terraces by Aayu features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

Lovely guesthouse in town! Comfortable, clean bed and spacious living area. Well equipped pantry with everything you need. Host and staff are super helpful and adorable too. Free breads and coffee for in-house guests. Excellent! Highly recommend. Thank you.
Scored 10
10
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
23 reviews
Price from
£16.43
per night
Pine Armenian, hotel in George Town

Pine Armenian is set in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach and 1.8 km from Penang Times Square.

Super clean, very good location, super nice staff and owner. Comfortable bed
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
35 reviews
Price from
£17.62
per night
Milan Backpacker Hostel, hotel in George Town

Milan Backpacker Hostel is situated in George Town, 8.3 km from Penang Botanic Gardens and 8.8 km from Penang Hill.

The bed, pillow and duvet are super comfy! Single pod for hostel is big enough, doesn’t feel cramp at all.. except that the picture shows blind for each pod but there is no blind, only curtain for lower deck beds..location is strategic and near to bus stop..
Scored 10
10
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£21.77
per night
Homs Female Hostel, hotel in George Town

Located within 2.1 km of Northam Beach and 600 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Homs Female Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

The best female hostel in Penang. It’s nice and stylish, just like its owner. Every place worth visiting in town is within walking distance.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
54 reviews
Price from
£20.67
per night
New Great Shanghai Female Hostel, hotel in George Town

Set within 1.4 km of Northam Beach and 1.2 km of Wonderfood Museum, New Great Shanghai Female Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

Great location! Clean! Comfortable!
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
105 reviews
Price from
£17.14
per night
Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street, hotel in George Town

Situated within 1.5 km of Penang Times Square and 8.2 km of Straits Quay, Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street offers rooms in George Town.

The room was more spacious than I expected. It had a big bed and other furnishings but still enough floor space to practice yoga. We loved the spaciousness and the utilitarian furnishings (desk, shelf, clothes rack). There is a nice communal kitchen and seating area with free water.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
639 reviews
Price from
£18.22
per night
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 639 reviews

    Situated within 1.5 km of Penang Times Square and 8.2 km of Straits Quay, Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street offers rooms in George Town.

    Quiet, smooth self checking, not very far georgetown

  • Minima 8
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 92 reviews

    Situated in George Town, within 3.7 km of Penang Times Square and 4.1 km of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Minima 8 offers accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

    The bath had good pressure and everything is just nice .

  • Swing & Pillows @ Malabar
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 632 reviews

    Situated in George Town and within 1.4 km of Northam Beach, Swing & Pillows @ Malabar has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    It was very clean and comfy. So it was okay so far.

  • YMCA Penang
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 261 reviews

    Occupying a central Georgetown location, the YMCA Penang is just a 5-minute drive from the many attractions in the heritage city of Penang. It houses 2 dining options.

    Almost is good. As well possible upgrade little bit.

  • Star Lodge
    Budget options available
    Scored 2.8
    2.8
    Rated very poor
    Very poor
     · 5 reviews

    Set in George Town, 1.7 km from Northam Beach, Star Lodge offers air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

  • Sogor Female Dormitory
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 110 reviews

    Set in George Town, less than 1 km from Northam Beach, Sogor Female Dormitory offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

    Clean room, washing machine, hair dyer, soap, air con

  • Some Place Else
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 84 reviews

    Located within 1.7 km of Northam Beach and 800 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Some Place Else provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

    a lot of common areas, where you can easily meet people

  • PANCHOR 6 HOSTEL
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 65 reviews

    Situated within 3.5 km of 1st Avenue Penang and 3.7 km of Penang Times Square, PANCHOR 6 HOSTEL features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

    stay for 2nd nights all good and also good communication with host

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in George Town

  • Milan Backpacker Hostel
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Milan Backpacker Hostel is situated in George Town, 8.3 km from Penang Botanic Gardens and 8.8 km from Penang Hill.

  • The Terraces by Aayu
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 23 reviews

    Situated in George Town, 2.2 km from Northam Beach, The Terraces by Aayu features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

    这里非常干净,设施很新,晚上附近有夜宵。我在旅行的时候住在不干净或者不舒服的地方会很焦虑,这里让我感觉很放松。员工态度非常好👍

  • Aayu Seckchuan
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Set within 2.2 km of Northam Beach and 700 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Aayu Seckchuan offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

  • Aayu Beach St
    Central location
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 138 reviews

    Situated in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Beach St features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

    Very helpful staff, clean n comfortable Value for money

  • Aayu Muntri
    Central location
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 170 reviews

    Situated in George Town, 1.7 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Muntri features rooms with air conditioning.

    The staff were very attentive and ready to offer help

  • Aayu Chulia
    Central location
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 890 reviews

    Located within 1.8 km of Penang Times Square and 7.7 km of Straits Quay, Aayu Chulia features rooms in George Town.

    Easiest place to check in and fastest service ever.

  • Penang Heritage Home
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1 review

    Set in George Town, within 300 metres of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 500 metres of 1st Avenue Penang, Penang Heritage Home provides accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Tido Hostel Penang
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 510 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Tido Hostel Penang offers accommodation in George Town. Every room includes a shared bathroom. You will find a shared lounge at the property. You can play darts at the hostel.

    Decent hostel. not the most social but grand nonetheless

  • 246housecafe
    Central location
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 46 reviews

    246housecafe is located in George Town, 2 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 2.8 km from 1st Avenue Penang.

    The absolute best wifi I ever had in hotels. Truly surprised.

  • Nice Inn
    Central location
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 300 reviews

    Located in George Town, within 1.3 km of Northam Beach and 700 metres of Penang Times Square, Nice Inn provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

    The staff are friendly. Rooms are worth for the money.

  • Red Inn Court
    Central location
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 945 reviews

    Red Inn Court is located in the heart of Georgetown, Penang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Very good position, comfortable accomodation,good price

  • The 60
    Central location
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 162 reviews

    2.7 km from Northam Beach, The 60 is located in George Town and provides air-conditioned rooms.

    Lovely staff, a lot of space in the room for storage

  • Cheerful Guesthouse #Adventist#BudgetStay
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4 reviews

    Cheerful Guesthouse #Adventist#BudgetStay is located in George Town, 2 km from Northam Beach and 2.6 km from Penang Botanic Gardens.

  • Color Mixed Home Hostel
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 200 reviews

    Situated in George Town and within 1.7 km of Northam Beach, Color Mixed Home Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    Clean and tidy, affordable, free washing/cooking facilities

  • Phuah Hin Leong by Simply Penang
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2 reviews

    Located in George Town, within 700 metres of Northam Beach and 1.5 km of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Phuah Hin Leong by Simply Penang provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi...

  • Wassup Youth Hostel
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 748 reviews

    Strategically located in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Wassup Youth Hostel offers accommodations in Penang.

    I like the location of hotel and staff very helpful

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Hostels that guests love in George Town

  • Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 342 reviews
    It was a good cheap place to stay for 1 night in a great location in little India. It was basic but it did what it needed. Would recommend for a short stay on a budget.
    Will
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £19.81
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,442 reviews
    We stayed in the twin room - literally just bunk beds, with blankets (very itchy) and a night stand. Bathroom was stairs, along with cold and hot water available 24/7. There was security overnight which was a nice feeling. We kept our shoes in our room as I read reviews about people’s being stolen but we didn’t feel unsafe here. Great location, not far from Little India with the best food!
    Emilie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £18.52
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 357 reviews
    This backpacker's hostel has a distinctive style, and what's particularly impressive is that they have preserved a real tree on the wall, adding a natural and mysterious touch to the entire space. A great location.
    Tay
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £42.26
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,335 reviews
    I love all about this hotel! the staff is so helpful and the room itself is better than I thought it would be. My room is a bunk bed room yet it is so comfy. I would love to come back to this hotel again whenever I'm in Penang. And the price is actually affordable and I can say it is cheap because everything is only a walking distance. The interior of this hotel is beautiful and the safety is superb too! Thankyou Kooning!!
    N
    Nur Ellysha
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £14.29
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 406 reviews
    Warm welcome by host. Perfect stay for backpackers and Frame Guesthouse is located at strategic place which is near to Armenian Street, Little India and famous Falafel vegan by walking distance. Bunk bed with separate locker to keep our belongings safely. Suitable for those who are travelling for work as there are space for them to work. Free refill of drinking water and most importantly, this Frame Guesthouse provides a comfortable home feel.
    A
    Asvini
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £15.52
    Scored 5.6
    5.6
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 159 reviews
    The hostel was in a great location. Good size room and beds. Security lockers for each bed and a key for the front door so it felt very safe. The lobby in the hostel is nice and there is free cold drinking water available. Not bad for a short cheap stay!
    Kate
    Young couple
  • Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 313 reviews
    The hostel is clean, tidy and had such a great communal vibe. It's cheap and comfortable, the rooms have AC, and Ali and Mun are the kindest hosts ever - they couldn't do enough to help! Ali even showed two of us to the local bars. One of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. I extended my stay twice!
    Charlie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £22.12
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,142 reviews
    i loved everything, the owner was the sweetest person he even got me a couple of vegetarian puffs to try and they were amazing! is a great location with the city centre (Chulia street love lane etc.) on walking distance! the hostel is extremely cheap and they have a lovely common area (lounge with little kitchen)
    Giovanni
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £19.81
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,442 reviews
    Simple but spacious private room with huge bathroom and separate toilet. Hostel with shared amenities and common areas but yet it was quiet and felt safe. Friendly environment, perfect for a budget stay.
    Catja
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.29
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 517 reviews
    great location lovely pet cats howie was very helpful (lots of recommendations and bought us fruits to try and other snacks) very cheap effective aircon great place to meet other travelers free coffee and snacks free water and ice bathrooms kept very clean overall would recommend for travellers on a budget!
    Kyle
    Young couple

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