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Aayu Chulia

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. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2 km from Northam Beach.

Guest rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. The rooms at Aayu Chulia have air conditioning and a desk. 1: The Host - Shane. He was very accommodating and so considerate. He allowed us to check early as we came from a red-eye flight. We were able to rest when we arrived. He went so much as to give us tips on where to go and where to eat because we came to Georgetown without an IT. I appreciate the fact that he goes out of his way to welcome us and to even message us he was sorry he couldn’t be there when we checked out. 2. Staff is very helpful and very polite! 3. Location is exceptional! Aayu Chulia from its name is in geart of Chulia Street. It is truly the place to stay when you are in Georgetown. It’s bustling and historic. You can go anywhere from here. Toilets and bathrooms are clean.

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9.2
Superb
1,083 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

The Terraces by Aayu

George Town

Situated in George Town, 2.2 km from Northam Beach, The Terraces by Aayu features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. The property is around 1.7 km from Penang Times Square, 7.8 km from Straits Quay and 7.8 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also boast free WiFi. At The Terraces by Aayu rooms include bed linen and towels. Great location, property is very clean, bed is comfortable, I loved my stay here!

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9.2
Superb
290 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Aayu Muntri

George Town

Situated 1.7 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Muntri features rooms with air conditioning in George Town. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 700 metres from Wonderfood Museum.

At the hostel the rooms include bed linen and towels. The guesthouse was in a very good location in the heart of Georgetown. The common area and the rooms were very clean. Comfortable bed with shared toilet and showers. Value for money 10/10. The self check-in was easy and fast. They offered assistance throughout my stay via WhatsApp and were always very responsive and supportive.

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9
Superb
405 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Homs Female Hostel

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. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.2 km from 1st Avenue Penang. This must be the best hostel I stayed at so far. MK is such a calm, lovely and utterly helpful soul. The place feels more like a home than a hostel. Always clean, enough soap/toilet paper, tea and coffee to help yourself. Location is right downtown close to everything and important bus stops. The ladies were all super respectful and nice to each other and it had a great communal spirit. I felt super safe from the get go. Also equipped with tons of maps, recommendations and activities for the area.

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9.6
Exceptional
129 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Some Place Else

George Town

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. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.1 km from 1st Avenue Penang.

At the hostel, each room is equipped with a desk. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Some Place Else also offer a city view. Guest rooms include bed linen. All nights something different to enjoy! , cool common areas, super helpful the guys working there! I "ll came back..

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9.2
Superb
146 reviews

Sogor Female Dormitory

George Town

Set in George Town, less than 1 km from Northam Beach, Sogor Female Dormitory offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. The property is around 1.8 km from 1st Avenue Penang, 2.9 km from Wonderfood Museum and 1.7 km from Penang Times Square. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.4 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi. At Sogor Female Dormitory the rooms come with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Clean room, washing machine, hair dyer, soap, air con

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9.4
Superb
135 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Jovial Industrial Stylish Lodge ````Bukit Mertajam

Bukit Mertajam

Situated within 11 km of Sunway Carnival Mall and 15 km of Penang Bridge, Jovial Industrial Stylish Lodge ````Bukit Mertajam features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Bukit Mertajam. Located around 26 km from 1st Avenue Penang, the hostel with free WiFi is also 26 km away from Penang Times Square. The property is non-smoking and is set 23 km from Queensbay Mall. nice place like new. easy to find. very clean room and toilet. smart tv is very nice can connect youtube and netflix. value for money.

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9
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

Aayu Seckchuan

George Town

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. The property is around 7.8 km from Straits Quay, 7.8 km from Penang Botanic Gardens and 9.3 km from Penang Hill. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi. At Aayu Seckchuan the rooms come with bed linen and towels. The location was perfect if you want to enjoy George town. It was a hostel style but I had my own private room, which was nice, it had an ac as well. The shared bathroom/toilett was clean. Overall i had a good stay.

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9.3
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Pine Armenian

George Town

The units at the hostel come with a seating area. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Pine Armenian also have free WiFi. At the accommodation all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Great hostel! Close to the jetty. Easy check in Beds were comfy they provide lockers with digital locks in the room and bathrooms clean. WiFi is fast and there is free coffee and tea always,Friendly staff too!

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8.7
Fabulous
155 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

New Great Shanghai Female Hostel

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. The property is located 1.1 km from 1st Avenue Penang, 1.4 km from Penang Times Square and 7.5 km from Straits Quay. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. Jean, the host, was adorable. Throughout my stay, she made sure to help me out. This is probably one of the few hostels I've visited with the tidiest bathroom. I'd recommend solo female travelers to stay here. I felt safe during my stay. It's close to a laundry shop, convenience store, and bus stops.

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8.6
Fabulous
125 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

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