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Milan Backpacker Hostel is located in George Town, 1.4 miles from Northam Beach and a 18-minute walk from Penang Times Square. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Straits Quay is 5 miles from the hostel and Penang Botanic Gardens is 5.2 miles away. The shared bathroom is equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer. Popular points of interest near the hostel include 1st Avenue Penang, Wonderfood Museum and Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 8.7 miles from Milan Backpacker Hostel.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
10
High score for George Town
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shawn
    Philippines Philippines
    The staff were all so nice and accommodating. Perfect location also for old town goers!!
  • Kazuya
    Japan Japan
    Clean, City Centre, Facilities (There are also washing machine, cooking appliances)
  • Shu
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Perfect location, can get every famous spot or restaurant easily on foot. The staff are friendly!
  • Ginny
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Perfect Location, helpful staff & comfortable stay.. This is 2nd time I stay , will be come back again
  • Subscribers
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The best hostel I’ve ever stayed at in Penang! The staff are very friendly and helpful. The dorms are spacious and spotless, and the beds are incredibly comfy. They also have their own cafe can enjoy breakfast and coffee in the early morning. I...
  • Urban
    Canada Canada
    Very nice Hostel , Clean, Great location with very friendly staff. I’m very happy to staying there.
  • Ng
    Malaysia Malaysia
    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...
  • Markuc
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely recommended. Location could not be better, as it's in the heart of the old city. Space is nicely designed, keep clean. Dorm is very spacious with a lot of place to store your luggage and personal things.
  • Romy
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Locatie, grote kamer, hygiëne en zelf kleding kunnen wassen.
  • Anne
    France France
    L’accueil, l’emplacement, la quiétude et la propreté

Property questions and answers
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  • My flight is schedule to arrive 12am, so wondering if I can do late check in around 2am?

    Hi, we allowed self check in .
    Answered on 21 September 2024
  • Could we use share shower room after Check out?

    Hi , yes .. no problem at all
    Answered on 21 September 2024
  • Do you have parking space? If parking need to pay, how much is the fee?

    Hi , is MBPP council parking , RM0.80 per hr or RM6 per day.
    Answered on 21 September 2024
  • HI can i know the specific place to sleep?

    Hi, we have ready bed for our guest to sleep. We have dormitory room for single bed , we also have double room for queen size bed for 2pax. thanks
    Answered on 4 August 2024
  • Hi may i know how far the walking distance from hotel to komtar

    Yes , is about 500m from our hostel for working distance
    Answered on 21 September 2024
  • allow to bring pet?

    Sorry , no pet allowed.
    Answered on 21 September 2024
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Area info

Amenities of Milan Backpacker Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Smoke-free property
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules
Milan Backpacker Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Milan Backpacker Hostel

  • Check-in at Milan Backpacker Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Milan Backpacker Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Milan Backpacker Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Milan Backpacker Hostel is 2,300 feet from the center of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.