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Aayu Chulia, hotel in 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.

Right on chulia street, it’s almost at the heart of Georgetown. Easy to move around by feet to many heritage sites and on the busiest street at night with bars and eateries. The property was clean and I was happy to have a private bathroom to myself
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
819 reviews
Price fromTL 706.94per night
Aayu Muntri, hotel in George Town

Situated in George Town, 1.7 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Muntri features rooms with air conditioning.

Location being close to most attractions, and the host was thoughtful to compile lists on Google Maps.
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
52 reviews
Price fromTL 767.15per night
Homs Female Hostel, hotel in 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.

Highly recommend! -Ideal location -MK is so nice and helpful with advice for food, renting scooters, public transport -nicest hostel atmosphere I’ve experienced -everyone is nice and I feel trustworthy of leaving my bag open
Scored 9.9
9.9
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
20 reviews
Price fromTL 727.05per night
Aayu Beach St, hotel in George Town

Situated in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Beach St features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

Easy check in. Free bread is a nice touch, Room was spacious Good location 7
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
85 reviews
Price fromTL 721.63per night
Sogor Female Dormitory, hotel in George Town

Set in George Town, less than 1 km from Northam Beach, Sogor Female Dormitory offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

It's very spacious, clean, and the pods offered a lot of privacy. There's free washing machines and drying racks for laundry which is very helpful. The kitchen is very clean and appliances are new. It's a perfect stay really.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
98 reviews
Price fromTL 1,421.06per night
Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street, hotel in George Town

Situated within 1.5 km of Penang Times Square and 8.2 km of Straits Quay, Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street offers rooms in George Town.

Really good value private room Location really good, close to jetty and lots of the main attractions
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
588 reviews
Price fromTL 690.64per night
Minima 8, hotel in George Town

Situated in George Town, within 3.7 km of Penang Times Square and 4.1 km of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Minima 8 offers accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

The property was in a great location not too close to the busy city but walking distance everywhere. Supermarket downstairs and plenty of food near by. Owner was great with communication and if we needed anything got back to us in a timely manner.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
86 reviews
Price fromTL 800.31per night
Nice Inn, hotel in George Town

Located in George Town, within 1.3 km of Northam Beach and 700 metres of Penang Times Square, Nice Inn provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
281 reviews
Price fromTL 804.14per night
Tido Hostel Penang, hotel in George Town

Featuring free WiFi, Tido Hostel Penang offers accommodation in George Town. Every room includes a shared bathroom. You will find a shared lounge at the property. You can play darts at the hostel.

Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
446 reviews
Price fromTL 794.01per night
YMCA Penang, hotel in George Town

Occupying a central Georgetown location, the YMCA Penang is just a 5-minute drive from the many attractions in the heritage city of Penang. It houses 2 dining options.

-simple breakfast(nasi lemak,roti n kopi)(halal no worries) -toilet facilities(good for disable people) -staff helpful and friendly -parking free and secure -spacious bedroom
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
257 reviews
Price fromTL 1,370.26per night
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.
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  • Minima 8
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 86 reviews

    Situated in George Town, within 3.7 km of Penang Times Square and 4.1 km of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Minima 8 offers accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

    The bath had good pressure and everything is just nice .

  • Phuah Hin Leong by Simply Penang
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2 reviews

    Located in George Town, within 700 metres of Northam Beach and 1.5 km of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Phuah Hin Leong by Simply Penang provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi...

  • Some Place Else
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 46 reviews

    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.

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  • WM Cozy
    Budget options available
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located in George Town and with Tanjung Tokong Beach reachable within 1.9 km, WM Cozy provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

  • Georgetown Heritage Hostel
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 6 reviews

    Situated within 1.7 km of Wonderfood Museum and 1.4 km of Penang Times Square, Georgetown Heritage Hostel offers rooms in George Town.

  • Cheerful Guesthouse #Adventist#BudgetStay
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3 reviews

    Cheerful Guesthouse #Adventist#BudgetStay is located in George Town, 2 km from Northam Beach and 2.6 km from Penang Botanic Gardens.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in George Town

  • Aayu Beach St
    Central location
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 85 reviews

    Situated in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Beach St features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

    Very helpful staff, clean n comfortable Value for money

  • Aayu Muntri
    Central location
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 52 reviews

    Situated in George Town, 1.7 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Muntri features rooms with air conditioning.

    i stay here for 10 days. such a lovely place to stay.

  • Aayu Chulia
    Central location
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 819 reviews

    Located within 1.8 km of Penang Times Square and 7.7 km of Straits Quay, Aayu Chulia features rooms in George Town.

    Easiest place to check in and fastest service ever.

  • Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 588 reviews

    Situated within 1.5 km of Penang Times Square and 8.2 km of Straits Quay, Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street offers rooms in George Town.

    Quiet, smooth self checking, not very far georgetown

  • PANCHOR 6 HOSTEL
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 51 reviews

    Situated within 3.5 km of 1st Avenue Penang and 3.7 km of Penang Times Square, PANCHOR 6 HOSTEL features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

    Good location and clean room. Parking is just in front of hostsl

  • Penang Heritage Home
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1 review

    Set in George Town, within 300 metres of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 500 metres of 1st Avenue Penang, Penang Heritage Home provides accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

  • 246housecafe
    Central location
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 46 reviews

    246housecafe is located in George Town, 2 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 2.8 km from 1st Avenue Penang.

    The absolute best wifi I ever had in hotels. Truly surprised.

  • Tido Hostel Penang
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 446 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Tido Hostel Penang offers accommodation in George Town. Every room includes a shared bathroom. You will find a shared lounge at the property. You can play darts at the hostel.

    Decent hostel. not the most social but grand nonetheless

  • Nice Inn
    Central location
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 281 reviews

    Located in George Town, within 1.3 km of Northam Beach and 700 metres of Penang Times Square, Nice Inn provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

    The staff are friendly. Rooms are worth for the money.

  • The 60
    Central location
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 103 reviews

    2.7 km from Northam Beach, The 60 is located in George Town and provides air-conditioned rooms.

    Lovely staff, a lot of space in the room for storage

  • YMCA Penang
    Central location
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 257 reviews

    Occupying a central Georgetown location, the YMCA Penang is just a 5-minute drive from the many attractions in the heritage city of Penang. It houses 2 dining options.

    Almost is good. As well possible upgrade little bit.

  • Red Inn Court
    Central location
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 914 reviews

    Red Inn Court is located in the heart of Georgetown, Penang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Very good position, comfortable accomodation,good price

  • Swing & Pillows @ Malabar
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 577 reviews

    Situated in George Town and within 1.4 km of Northam Beach, Swing & Pillows @ Malabar has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    It was very clean and comfy. So it was okay so far.

  • Heritage Private Room by RaymondHomes
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4 reviews

    Boasting a garden, restaurant, BBQ facilities and free WiFi, Heritage Private Room by RaymondHomes is situated in George Town, 1.3 km from Northam Beach and 3.9 km from Penang Times Square.

  • Wassup Youth Hostel
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 725 reviews

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

    I like the location of hotel and staff very helpful

  • 14 Ceylon Lane Private Rooms
    Scored 4.2
    4.2
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 6 reviews

    Set within 1 km of Northam Beach and 1.1 km of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, 14 Ceylon Lane Private Rooms offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

  • Star Lodge
    Central location
    Scored 2.8
    2.8
    Rated very poor
    Very poor
     · 5 reviews

    Set in George Town, 1.7 km from Northam Beach, Star Lodge offers air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

  • Milan Backpacker Hostel

    Set within 2.9 km of Northam Beach and 800 metres of 1st Avenue Penang, Milan Backpacker Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

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Hostels that guests love in George Town

  • Avg. price/night: TL 841.69
    Scored 6.1
    6.1
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 326 reviews
    It was a good cheap place to stay for 1 night in a great location in little India. It was basic but it did what it needed. Would recommend for a short stay on a budget.
    Will
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: TL 795.78
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,400 reviews
    We stayed in the twin room - literally just bunk beds, with blankets (very itchy) and a night stand. Bathroom was stairs, along with cold and hot water available 24/7. There was security overnight which was a nice feeling. We kept our shoes in our room as I read reviews about people’s being stolen but we didn’t feel unsafe here. Great location, not far from Little India with the best food!
    Emilie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: TL 743.92
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 337 reviews
    This backpacker's hostel has a distinctive style, and what's particularly impressive is that they have preserved a real tree on the wall, adding a natural and mysterious touch to the entire space. A great location.
    Tay
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: TL 1,697.55
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,278 reviews
    I love all about this hotel! the staff is so helpful and the room itself is better than I thought it would be. My room is a bunk bed room yet it is so comfy. I would love to come back to this hotel again whenever I'm in Penang. And the price is actually affordable and I can say it is cheap because everything is only a walking distance. The interior of this hotel is beautiful and the safety is superb too! Thankyou Kooning!!
    N
    Nur Ellysha
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: TL 673.35
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 388 reviews
    Warm welcome by host. Perfect stay for backpackers and Frame Guesthouse is located at strategic place which is near to Armenian Street, Little India and famous Falafel vegan by walking distance. Bunk bed with separate locker to keep our belongings safely. Suitable for those who are travelling for work as there are space for them to work. Free refill of drinking water and most importantly, this Frame Guesthouse provides a comfortable home feel.
    A
    Asvini
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: TL 623.47
    Scored 5.6
    5.6
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 159 reviews
    The hostel was in a great location. Good size room and beds. Security lockers for each bed and a key for the front door so it felt very safe. The lobby in the hostel is nice and there is free cold drinking water available. Not bad for a short cheap stay!
    Kate
    Young couple
  • Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 313 reviews
    The hostel is clean, tidy and had such a great communal vibe. It's cheap and comfortable, the rooms have AC, and Ali and Mun are the kindest hosts ever - they couldn't do enough to help! Ali even showed two of us to the local bars. One of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. I extended my stay twice!
    Charlie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: TL 1,324.88
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,130 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)
    Giovanni
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: TL 795.78
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,400 reviews
    Simple but spacious private room with huge bathroom and separate toilet. Hostel with shared amenities and common areas but yet it was quiet and felt safe. Friendly environment, perfect for a budget stay.
    Catja
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: TL 573.88
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 497 reviews
    great location lovely pet cats howie was very helpful (lots of recommendations and bought us fruits to try and other snacks) very cheap effective aircon great place to meet other travelers free coffee and snacks free water and ice bathrooms kept very clean overall would recommend for travellers on a budget!
    Kyle
    Young couple

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