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The Terraces by Aayu - 2 mins walk to Chulia Street

George Town

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.

S
Suzanne
From
Malaysia
very convenient, near to attraction places. Love this stay and felt warm here
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 492 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$26.61
1 night, 2 adults
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Aayu Beach St - George Town Penang

George Town

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, 395 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$24.48
1 night, 2 adults
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Sogor Female Dormitory

George Town

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
$33.12
1 night, 2 adults
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Aayu Pantai - George Town, Penang

George Town

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, 27 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
$29.80
1 night, 2 adults
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Aayu Chulia - Chulia St, George Town

George Town

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
MUHAMMAD SUHAIB
From
Pakistan
Unique experience of self check-in with the stay. Had a warm welcome late at night with a touchy handwritten welcome note, soft fresh bread and biscuits from local authentic chef. The room was cozy and super comfy with a view of Chulia street. The place had a beautiful amalgamation of old structure with renovation and new furniture. I really loved the place. Will definitely book again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,327 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$28.09
1 night, 2 adults
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Aayu Seckchuan - 3 mins walk to Love Lane

George Town

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
Mitchell A
From
Australia
Super affordable pricing Clean with all the basic necessities provided Centrally located near to the city center Super friendly staffs!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$25.55
1 night, 2 adults
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Pine Armenian

George Town

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

P
Patrycja
From
United States
The room was big with enough space! Beds are comfortable, prime location, very clean, good showers, good wifi!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$15.14
1 night, 2 adults
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Aayu Muntri - 4 mins to Chulia St George Town

George Town

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

j
jalina
From
Nigeria
I stayed at this hostel for just one night but it was perfect. They're surrounded by lots of cafes, restaurants and sights to visit. They also provide recommendations and an itinerary to make your trip more special. Loved it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 692 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$27.68
1 night, 2 adults
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Nice Inn

George Town

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
$21.71
1 night, 2 adults
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Heritage House 123

George Town

Heritage House 123 in George Town provides adults only accommodations with a garden, a shared lounge and a bar.

V
Vivian
From
United Arab Emirates
It is near everything. The share space you could use for chilling and the cafe downstairs when there is no costumers. And the most important thing is it is clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
$19.28
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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  • 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.

  • Some Place Else

    George Town
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews

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

  • Homs Female Hostel

    George Town
    No credit card needed
    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.

  • 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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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 481 reviews

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

  • KITA Hostel

    George Town
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

    Located within a 12-minute walk of Northam Beach and half a mile of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, KITA Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 815 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews

    Located in George Town, a 17-minute walk from Northam Beach, SS HOSTEL PENANG has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 718 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Tido Hostel Penang offers accommodations 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.

  • Star Lodge

    George Town
    Central location
    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 7.5
    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.

  • Amore Stay

    George Town
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Located within 1.2 miles of Northam Beach and a 8-minute walk of Wonderfood Museum, Amore Stay has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

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  • YMCA Penang

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 171 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.

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