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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.

J
Janine
From
Malaysia
Worth every penny, clean rooms, friendly staff, and a convenient location near the center.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
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$26.62
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

J
Jay
From
Philippines
Terraces by Aayu is a great budget-friendly stay right in the heart of George Town. The rooms are private, simple but comfortable, and great if you’re after an affordable base to explore the city. Bathrooms are shared, but kept clean. The location is excellent. It's walking distance to Love Lane, street art, and many of the must-see spots. Staff are genuinely friendly and helpful, which makes the stay much more welcoming. If you’re after an affordable and centrally located place to sleep while exploring George Town, this is a great choice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
Price from
$27.69
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.

D
Danielle
From
United Kingdom
Staff were very attentive and friendly, left a note on the bed and came to introduce themselves after we checked in. Room was perfect for us and comfy. Showers were good and it was secure and the perfect location close to the center.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 381 reviews
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$28.75
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, 159 reviews
Price from
$33.13
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 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
$21.30
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.

W
Wayne
From
New Zealand
Affordable and worth it. Service was top notch and they will make sure you're comfortable and enjoy the stay until you check out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,314 reviews
Price from
$28.10
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.

J
Jobe
From
Kuwait
Literally everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
Price from
$17.04
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 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 672 reviews
Price from
$27.69
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...

K
Katie
From
United States
Decent place with good ac. The hotel was clean and drinking water is provided. Bed was comfortable and staff were welcoming and polite. I did see in other posts people stated they could drop their bags off early however we could not nor could we check in early. It was no problem just stating for anyone who sees this who will arrive earlier than check in. Tons of food options and stores near by. The restaurant directly next door is some of the best food we’ve had in Malaysia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 312 reviews
Price from
$21.72
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.

J
JUL RASHID
From
Philippines
Location wise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
Price from
$19.29
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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  • SS HOSTEL PENANG

    George Town
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 167 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 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 199 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, 198 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, 194 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.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 466 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 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 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 9 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, 807 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 7.5
    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.

  • 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, 789 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 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.

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  • The 60

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 462 reviews

    Located 1.7 miles from Northam Beach, The 60 provides rooms with air conditioning in George Town.

  • YMCA Penang

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    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 7.7
    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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