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The Terraces by Aayu - 2 mins walk to Chulia Street

George Town (Near Butterworth)

Located in George Town, 1.4 miles from Northam Beach, The Terraces by Aayu - 2 mins walk to Chulia Street has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

M
Michele
From
Peru
Perfect location surrounded by lots and lots of options for local food, cafes and heritage buildings to visit too. Loved their service as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 493 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$26.67
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Beach St - George Town Penang

George Town (Near Butterworth)

Located in George Town, 1.5 miles from Northam Beach, Aayu Beach St - George Town Penang has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

M
Max
From
United Kingdom
Lovely clean rooms, in a great location in the centre of George Town. Very clean and the host provides free hot/cold water, tea, coffee and even bread in the morning which is a nice touch. Shared bathrooms but plenty of them and kept really clean also.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$23.47
1 night, 2 adults

Sogor Female Dormitory

George Town (Near Butterworth)

Located within a 9-minute walk of Northam Beach and 0.9 miles of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Sogor Female Dormitory has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

C
Chan
From
Malaysia
Sogor Female Dormitory is honestly one of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at! I feel so lucky to have had the chance to stay here for 3 nights—it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Even though I came as a solo backpacker, I never felt alone. I ended up meeting two amazing foreigners during my stay, and we connected instantly. The environment is clean, hygienic, and very well maintained. The washrooms are spotless, the laundry area is convenient, and the public space is super comfortable—perfect for relaxing or chatting with other travelers. This hostel gave me not only a safe and comfy place to stay, but also meaningful memories and new friendships. I highly recommend it to any solo female traveler out there. I’d easily rate it 10/10!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
$33.20
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Pantai - George Town, Penang

George Town (Near Butterworth)

Located in George Town, 1.5 miles from Northam Beach, Aayu Pantai - George Town, Penang has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

Z
Zac Vin
From
Austria
The location was very convenient as it is close to a lot of local eateries and bus stops that goes places. It is also close to a lot of the main attractions in george town. The room that I had was spacious and what I expected it to be. Bed was comfortable. The showers and toilets are plentiful in numbers albeit a little bit cramped in my opinion. PS: this place is self check in. They do have someone on site and they do send out a text message on whats app about the password for the main door and the room door. Just make sure you get the text message from them prior to your visit here. Communication is prompt and concise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
$29.88
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Chulia - Chulia St, George Town

George Town (Near Butterworth)

Aayu Chulia - Chulia St, George Town is located in George Town, within 1.3 miles of Northam Beach and 1.1 miles of Penang Times Square.

M
Matteo
From
Italy
Everything: perfect position, lovely owner, nice guest house.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,331 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$27.03
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Seckchuan - 3 mins walk to Love Lane

George Town (Near Butterworth)

Located within 1.4 miles of Northam Beach and a 8-minute walk of Wonderfood Museum, Aayu Seckchuan - 3 mins walk to Love Lane has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

m
mikena
From
India
The first thing you will notice upon arrival is the friendly smiles from the staff. The hostel is spotlessly clean, everything appears to be cleaned a couple of times a day and well equipped kitchenette. It's affordable making it budget friendly for all solo traveller. Thanks AAYU!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$25.61
1 night, 2 adults

Pine Armenian

George Town (Near Butterworth)

Located within 1.5 miles of Northam Beach and 1.1 miles of Penang Times Square, Pine Armenian has rooms in George Town.

l
lisa
From
Canada
There is no receptionist however they communicate on whatsapp and the response time is quick. Super clean and comfortable. Right next to the famous graffiti art.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$15.17
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Muntri - 4 mins to Chulia St George Town

George Town (Near Butterworth)

Located 1.1 miles from Northam Beach, Aayu Muntri - 4 mins to Chulia St George Town has rooms with air conditioning in George Town.

A
Andrew
From
United States
Property was great. We just needed a place to sleep for a low price and this place met that. The AC worked great and the host was very friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 695 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$27.74
1 night, 2 adults

Nice Inn

George Town (Near Butterworth)

Located in George Town, within a 15-minute walk of Northam Beach and half a mile of Penang Times Square, Nice Inn provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

E
Erin Cyndy
From
Canada
Central location to everything, safe, clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
$24.18
1 night, 2 adults

YMCA Penang

George Town (Near Butterworth)

Located within a 19-minute walk of Northam Beach and 1.1 miles of Penang Times Square, YMCA Penang has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

C
Christopher Mohanraj
From
Singapore
Very clean environment, also a very safe place to.stay, very kind and helpful staff - and very friendly also...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
Location 8.4
Price from
$43.62
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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Save money on hostels in Butterworth and nearby – budget options available

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 796 reviews

    Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street is located in George Town, 1.5 miles from Northam Beach and a 17-minute walk from Penang Times Square.

  • Star Lodge

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.4
    Poor - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Located within 1.1 miles of Northam Beach and a 9-minute walk of Wonderfood Museum, Star Lodge provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 818 reviews

    Located in George Town and within a 17-minute walk of Northam Beach, Swing & Pillows - Penang Road, Georgetown Penang has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

  • Pink Cabana Hotel

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 483 reviews

    Strategically located in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Wassup Youth Hostel offers accommodations in Penang.

  • YMCA Penang

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews

    Located within a 19-minute walk of Northam Beach and 1.1 miles of Penang Times Square, YMCA Penang has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

  • Minima 8

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

    Offering free WiFi, Minima 8 offers accommodations in George Town, 2.3 miles from Penang Times Square and 2.5 miles from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar.

  • Homs Female Hostel

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 199 reviews

    Located in George Town, 1.3 miles from Northam Beach, Homs Female Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

  • Some Place Else

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews

    Located in George Town, 1.1 miles from Northam Beach, Some Place Else provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

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  • Penang Heritage Home

    George Town
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Providing free WiFi, Penang Heritage Home offers rooms in George Town, a 4-minute walk from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 500 yards from 1st Avenue Penang.

  • 246housecafe

    George Town
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

    246housecafe is located in George Town, a 7-minute walk from Northam Beach and 1.6 miles from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar.

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