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Melayu Villa by Aayu - 8 mins walk to Armenian St

George Town

Melayu Villa by Aayu - 8 mins walk to Armenian St features free Wifi and rooms with air conditioning in George Town.

s
simone
From
Italy
what can I say it was just PERFECT! room big , staff very kind and responsive , always available on whatsapp chat, door keylock so convenient , no need to carry extra keys around . location is simply amazing , walking distance from many highlights in penang . it was really a great choice, couldn't be happier , thank you , Simone
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
Price from
COP 192,620
1 night, 2 adults

Heritage Villa by Aayu - 10 mins walk to Armenian St

George Town

Heritage Villa by Aayu - 10 mins walk to Armenian St provides air-conditioned rooms in George Town.

P
Paul
From
United Kingdom
Hidden and quiet property while meters away from all the eateries and cafes. Clean facilities and spacious room with window. Super comfy bed and pillows. Toothbrush and earbuds were provided in the room too! Super friendly and attentive staff who assisted us for everything!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews
Price from
COP 175,880
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Melayu - George Town Penang

George Town

Aayu Melayu - George Town Penang provides air-conditioned rooms in George Town.

A
Afandi
From
Malaysia
The hospitality given by the team as well as the calm surroundings of the facilitiy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 340 reviews
Price from
COP 194,480
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Stewart - Stewart Ln, George Town

George Town

Aayu Stewart - Stewart Ln, George Town is a recently renovated guest house in George Town where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace.

L
Lucia
From
Germany
Very spacious and very pretty and clean house. Nice experience
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 653 reviews
Price from
COP 165,320
1 night, 2 adults

Ah Tong Residence - 3 mins to Kimberley Night Market

George Town

Ah Tong Residence - 3 mins to Kimberley Night Market features free Wifi and rooms with air conditioning in George Town.

j
janna
From
France
I had a wonderful stay at Ah Tong by AAYU. The staff were incredibly helpful and attentive, always going above and beyond to ensure my comfort. The room was spotless, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. I also enjoyed the house's amenities. I will definitely be back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
COP 149,820
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Church St - 7 mins to Esplanade, George Town

George Town

Aayu Church St - 7 mins to Esplanade, George Town offers accommodations in George Town, 1.4 miles from Northam Beach and 1.3 miles from Penang Times Square.

g
genelia
From
Madagascar
Loved it and the staff were really attentive. Will come back again!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
Price from
COP 209,380
1 night, 2 adults

The Georgetown Green Gates

George Town

A good location for a stress-free holiday in George Town, The Georgetown Green Gates is a guest house surrounded by views of the inner courtyard.

E
Earnest
From
United States
Gorgeous, beautifully decorated and centrally-located heritage house that is clean, comfortable and very spacious! The staff are so lovely, friendly and efficient. I enjoyed my stay tremendously and recommend this as one of the nicest residential rentals in Georgetown.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
Price from
COP 325,680
1 night, 2 adults

Kooning

George Town

Kooning enjoys a location in George Town, a 17-minute walk from Penang Times Square and 4.6 miles from Straits Quay.

V
Vivian
From
Canada
great value, location, and staff! filtered water on every floor which was very helpful. we could walk to nearly everywhere we wanted to go for food! large room due to loft style. no 24h reception but check out process outside of reception hours was super easy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,250 reviews
Price from
COP 38,540
1 night, 2 adults

The Harbour by Moonknight

George Town

The Harbour by Moonknight enjoys a location in George Town, 1.7 miles from Northam Beach and 1.3 miles from Penang Times Square.

F
Fatin Nazihah
From
Malaysia
So comfortable. I will repeat .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
Price from
COP 126,640
1 night, 2 adults

The 6N by Sky Hive

George Town

The 6N by Sky Hive offers air-conditioned accommodations in George Town. During your time at this recently renovated guest house, dating back to 2024, you'll have access to free Wifi.

A
Ain
From
Malaysia
Clean room, wifi, excellent facilities, very comfortable, easy check in & check out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews
Price from
COP 113,340
1 night, 2 adults
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.

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  • Avg. price/night: COP 168,840
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 966 reviews
    Great location, walking distance to food pharmacy etc, in the heart of city center. The host Nicole was excellent , super responsive and nice.
    Guest review by
    kathyyies
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: COP 75,140
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 633 reviews
    Great hostel in the midst of town. Rather quiet compared to others. Lovely staff! Talkative if you want, private if needed. They give a lot of tips in and outside Georgetown and help with anything when asked. The whole place is rather large and relaxed. Would recommend!
    Guest review by
    Jason
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: COP 168,840
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 966 reviews
    Nicole was a fantastic host.Explained everything and there was a great little kitchen and dining area there to use. Guest house was in a very quiet are so great location
    Guest review by
    Lynda
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: COP 55,840
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,044 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)
    Guest review by
    Giovanni
    Solo traveler