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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
Stefanos
From
Greece
Located in the heart of George Town, right next to a bustling night street market and conveniently close to a 7-Eleven, this place is absolutely amazing. The vibrant atmosphere, prime location, and unique charm make it a must-visit destination. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 481 reviews
Price from
$27.63
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.

C
Caroline Aretha
From
Indonesia
The location is very strategic. You can always come back to take a short rest during your trip (which requires a lot of walking under the heat of the sun haha). The queen room is on the first floor so I didn’t have any trouble bringing my big luggage in. Also, the cleanliness (for room, kitchen, living room, and bathroom) is top-notch! Shane is very communicative, responds quickly, and helped me a lot during my stay. Please keep it as amazing as it is. I’ll definitely recommend this property to anyone who would like to stay in Penang, and I would go back again if I could.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 390 reviews
Price from
$28.69
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.

m
maricel
From
Vietnam
The dorm was clean and comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
Price from
$33.06
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 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
Price from
$29.75
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
Mol
From
Netherlands
Amazing location, super friendly staff. Great stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,319 reviews
Price from
$28.04
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.

A
Arnold
From
Norway
Amazing host and perfect location. The room was really clean and comfortable too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Price from
$26.56
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.

S
Sherouk
From
Egypt
Very social hostel , i really had the best time
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews
Price from
$17
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.

N
Nova
From
Hungary
Everything was perfect and it's affordable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 676 reviews
Price from
$27.63
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...

d
don
From
Malaysia
Perfect...the staff was frenly..parking should be upgrade...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews
Price from
$21.68
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.

b
bruce
From
United States
Excellent location, very helpful & friendly staff. Room was very clean, good WiFi in the hostel & adjacent restaurant. Free breakfest. Very good restaurant on main floor. I ll definitely be back ! Highly recommend !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Price from
$16.64
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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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews

    Located within a 16-minute walk of Northam Beach and 0.7 miles of Wonderfood Museum, New Great Shanghai Female Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

  • Some Place Else

    George Town
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 199 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, 197 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Featuring a garden, terrace and views of city, Bitterswiit Ladies Hostel is located in George Town, 1.2 miles from Northam Beach.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Located a few steps from Miami Beach, Penang Miami Beach provides rooms with air conditioning in Batu Ferringhi.

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  • Pink Cabana Hotel

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 476 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 811 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.

  • 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 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 793 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.

  • YMCA Penang

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    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, 93 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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  • 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.

  • 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 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 168 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, 714 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.

  • Amore Stay

    George Town
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

    1.2 miles from Northam Beach, 39 Love Lane - Smart Intelligent Inn Georgetown is located in George Town and provides air-conditioned rooms.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews

    Located in George Town and within a 19-minute walk of Northam Beach, Color Mixed Home Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

  • Red Inn Court

    George Town
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 863 reviews

    Located in George Town, 1.4 miles from Northam Beach, Red Inn Court has rooms with air conditioning.

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