Located in George Town, 1.1 miles from Northam Beach, Some Place Else provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. The property is around 1.1 miles from Penang Times Square, 4.9 miles from Straits Quay and 4.9 miles from Penang Botanic Gardens. Penang Hill is 6 miles away and Queensbay Mall is 7.6 miles from the hostel. 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 free WiFi, while some have a city view. Guest rooms include bed linen. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Wonderfood Museum, 1st Avenue Penang and Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 9.3 miles from Some Place Else.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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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!


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.3
High score for George Town
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • C
    Cindy
    Spain Spain
    I had an amazing time at Someplace Else. The hostel is spotless, the staff are incredibly friendly, and the atmosphere is perfect for solo travelers. The location is also ideal for exploring the city. Everything exceeded my expectations, and I’d...
  • Leo
    Malaysia Malaysia
    It’s a new hostel in the heart of Georgetown. Close to a lot of good food and tourists spot. The hostel is super clean and comfortable. The AC is always strong and I felt really comfortable to stay in the common area as well as the bedroom. Staff...
  • Momo
    Morocco Morocco
    This is my favorite hostel in Georgetown! You can’t beat the location — just a two minute walk to the bar street and bustling restaurant area. The cleanliness here is also impeccable. I constantly saw staff sweeping and cleaning to make sure the...

Area info

Amenities of Some Place Else
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • City view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
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
  • Air conditioning
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules
Some Place Else takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBCash is not accepted
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 Some Place Else

  • The nearest beach is 0.8 miles from Some Place Else. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Some Place Else offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Movie nights
    • Bicycle rental
  • Some Place Else is 2,600 feet from the center of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at Some Place Else is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.