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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. - amazing location, all shops and restaurants around - very comfortable common space with ac and sofas and a table to even work comfortably from. - very comfy room, and clean - very clean bathrooms, comfortable to shower and have privacy even if they are shared. - very kind host, would text you back quickly - good wifi - shared common area had snacks and free water and.shared fridge

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9.3
Wonderful
1,054 reviews
Price from
$49
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
Wonderful
262 reviews
Price from
$20
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. They are VERY RESPONSIVE. That's what I liked the most. I was in a solo trip and their responsiveness and giving free tips on where to go without even asking gives the assurance that I am safe in Georgetown! Thank you.

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9.1
Wonderful
361 reviews
Price from
$42
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. I felt safe and at home. Loved the convenient location, soothing plants, cozy atmosphere, and vintage decorations. The thoughtful, friendly, and approachable host MK gave great recommendations for local food and chill-out spots!

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9.6
Exceptional
122 reviews
Price from
$10
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. It's new so all it's clean and in good condition. The bed is comfortable, the bathroom is perfect and the common areas are useful. But the best is the personal, they are always helping and giving recommendations.

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9.2
Wonderful
138 reviews

Aayu Beach St

George Town

All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Aayu Beach St also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also boast a city view. At the accommodation the rooms have bed linen and towels. All staffs are very supportive and friendly

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9.5
Exceptional
259 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

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. I was a bit weary booking this place because the reviews seemed too good to be true but this was one of my favourite hostels in SE Asia and my favourite in Malaysia by far. I was so content and comfortable here that I extended my stay by another two nights. The free laundry, the steamer, and the changing room are all such wonderful touches for a girls dorm. CP is amazing and very accommodating, always wanting to help. All of this creates a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere, which is social but not disruptive. I met lovely people and made some amazing friends. I would definitely stay here again, it’s exactly the way a hostel/dorm should be done!!

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9.4
Wonderful
133 reviews
Price from
$16
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. very nice, room was clean and toilet was right in front of my room, it was very convenient and the staff is very friendly and helpful! love the stay so much! the location is also strategic very nice

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9.4
Wonderful
86 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

seaview hostel

George Town

Set in George Town and with 1st Avenue Penang reachable within 1.1 km, seaview hostel offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 8.4 km from Straits Quay, 8.7 km from Penang Botanic Gardens and 9.2 km from Penang Hill. Queensbay Mall is 11 km from the hostel and Sunway Carnival Mall is 22 km away. The location is quite peaceful. The owner is welcoming and nice lady

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9.3
Wonderful
11 reviews
Price from
$7
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. The place is very clean, everyone uses codes to use, very clean, the Burmese waiter is very cute and pleasant 🐻

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8.9
Excellent
131 reviews
Price from
$8
per night

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