Guesthouse

The Frame Guesthouse

168, Lebuh Chulia, 10200 George Town, Malaysia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 327 reviews)

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8.0
Very Good
327 reviews

Great interior design, great location. Delicious coffee available - that’s always plus.

Ewa Netherlands

Good location, rooms, showers. Also cafe downstairs and some chill room.

Klaudia Poland

This is spacious! Large rooms, communal areas, halls… the toilets are separate from the showers and you don’t have to squeeze to get in. They keep it clean. The location is fantastic, restaurants at your doorstep and old town attractions all within walking distance. The wifi is excellent, both in the dorm room and in the common areas. Major bonus points for that. I’ve stayed in 5 different hotels/hostels in Melaka, KL and Ipoh and they all had either flawed or terrible wifi. I enjoyed my stay there and would go back.

Martine Canada

Love the concept! Just need to improvise the room a bit. Outside is lovely!

Farah Malaysia

Just as expected. Maybe a plus that they gave us keys for lockers, instead of us using our own locks. Love! Easy and smooth check-in, although I didn't expect a pay at hotel, but everything was smooth as I could use my debit card. Breakfast is minimal/standard for dorm/guesthouse, but they also serve fruits. Great points!

Anonymous Indonesia

Property in nice location; restaurants, bars, food market nearby. Very minimalistic but has what you need. Motorbike rental places right next door too. Little cafe in reception was nice.

Amy South Korea

Excellent location in the heart of Georgetown, walking distance to a night market. A really sociable guesthouse with multiple areas to sit and chat with other guests. Will definitely come back in the future.

Marlene Malaysia

lovely people. lovely energy. quirky vibe. clean facilities. showers areas were clean. rooms had good air con. nice quiet coffee and chill out areas. great location.

Alex United Kingdom

amazing place, very nice and comfortable and in a good area full of restaurants and supermarkets. the room was nice, bed was comfortable. great value and staff was nice

Ludovica United Kingdom

Clean hostel, central location, towles, good price-value

Roya Switzerland
8.0
Very Good
327 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Great interior design, great location. Delicious coffee available - that’s always plus.”
    Ewa Ewa Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Good location, rooms, showers. Also cafe downstairs and some chill room.”
    Klaudia Klaudia Poland Poland
  • “This is spacious! Large rooms, communal areas, halls… the toilets are separate from the showers and you don’t have to squeeze to get in. They keep it clean.”
    Martine Martine Canada Canada
  • “Love the concept! Just need to improvise the room a bit. Outside is lovely!”
    Farah Farah Malaysia Malaysia
  • “Just as expected. Maybe a plus that they gave us keys for lockers, instead of us using our own locks. Love!”
    Indonesia Indonesia
  • “Property in nice location; restaurants, bars, food market nearby. Very minimalistic but has what you need. Motorbike rental places right next door too. Little cafe in reception was nice.”
    Amy Amy South Korea South Korea
  • “Excellent location in the heart of Georgetown, walking distance to a night market. A really sociable guesthouse with multiple areas to sit and chat with other guests.”
    Marlene Marlene Malaysia Malaysia
  • “lovely people. lovely energy. quirky vibe. clean facilities. showers areas were clean. rooms had good air con. nice quiet coffee and chill out areas. great location.”
    Alex Alex United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “amazing place, very nice and comfortable and in a good area full of restaurants and supermarkets. the room was nice, bed was comfortable. great value and staff was nice”
    Ludovica Ludovica United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Clean hostel, central location, towles, good price-value”
    Roya Roya Switzerland Switzerland

Categories:

  • Staff8.5
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.3
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.8

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Conveniently located in Georgetown, The Frame Guest house offers stylish and comfortable accommodations with free WiFi access in the entire property. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides daily housekeeping service.

The guest house is just 1,300 feet from Pinang Peranakan Mansion, while Fort Cornwallis and Penang Jetty are 2,650 feet away. Penang International Airport can be reached with a 9.3 mi drive.

Simply furnished, rooms come with air conditioning, reading lights and freshly-laundered bedding. Guests have access to either a shared or private bathroom with shower facility. Towels and lockers are provided.

At The Frame Guest house, staff can converse in Malay, Chinese and English. It features a common lounge area and shared kitchenette facilities. Laundry services and tour activities can also be arranged.

This is our guests' favorite part of George Town, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

The Frame Guesthouse has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 9, 2015

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Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms

Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.8

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ewa
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Great interior design, great location. Delicious coffee available - that’s always plus.”
  • Klaudia
    PolandPoland
    “Good location, rooms, showers. Also cafe downstairs and some chill room.”
  • Martine
    CanadaCanada
    “This is spacious! Large rooms, communal areas, halls… the toilets are separate from the showers and you don’t have to squeeze to get in. They keep it clean. The location is fantastic, restaurants at your doorstep and old town attractions all...”
  • Farah
    MalaysiaMalaysia
    “Love the concept! Just need to improvise the room a bit. Outside is lovely!”
  • A
    Anonymous
    IndonesiaIndonesia
    “Just as expected. Maybe a plus that they gave us keys for lockers, instead of us using our own locks. Love! Easy and smooth check-in, although I didn't expect a pay at hotel, but everything was smooth as I could use my debit card. Breakfast is...”
  • Amy
    South KoreaSouth Korea
    “Property in nice location; restaurants, bars, food market nearby. Very minimalistic but has what you need. Motorbike rental places right next door too. Little cafe in reception was nice.”
  • Marlene
    MalaysiaMalaysia
    “Excellent location in the heart of Georgetown, walking distance to a night market. A really sociable guesthouse with multiple areas to sit and chat with other guests. Will definitely come back in the future.”
  • Alex
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “lovely people. lovely energy. quirky vibe. clean facilities. showers areas were clean. rooms had good air con. nice quiet coffee and chill out areas. great location.”
  • Ludovica
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “amazing place, very nice and comfortable and in a good area full of restaurants and supermarkets. the room was nice, bed was comfortable. great value and staff was nice”
  • Roya
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    “Clean hostel, central location, towles, good price-value”
Property questions and answers
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  • Do you have early checkin? We are going to arrive at 5am.
    Good day, Our check-in time is 3PM, if you come early you can leave your luggage here first. Thank you and have a nice day~ Best regards, Uniee
    Answered on 26 November 2019
  • The female dorm, where does it located? Can we opt for ground floor female dorm? Lower bed?
    Hi, our female dorm located in ground floor, lower bunk is subject to availability :)
    Answered on 15 June 2022
  • For 4 bed mixed deluxe dormitory will it have private bathroom for that one room?
    Hi, our 4 bed mixed deluxe dormitory is shared bathroom thank you
    Answered on 16 January 2020
  • Any lockers in the dorm.?
    Yes. All dorm come with locker.
    Answered on 13 October 2022
  • Hi . The mixed dorminatary bed can mix male and female ?
    Yes. Mixed dormitory can be booked by male and female guest.
    Answered on 1 January 2022
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Host Info

8.3
Host Review Score
The Frame Guesthouse is three storey heritage shophouse in Georgetown, Penang which previously houses a frame maker shop. Based on the belief in authenticity, functionality and material that age beautifully, we chose to restore the highly necessary in the guesthouse and hence preserve the rest. Existing concrete floor, walls and surfaces were kept with minimal treatment. Much of this space was left as it was found before the renovation with rough, peeling walls and the traces of a removed electrical appliances were left exposed on the wall surface. The guesthouse which is located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, near to most of the famous tourist attraction. It is a best accommodation for traveler who looking for unique and unforgettable stay on budget.
Languages spoken: English,Malay,Chinese
Area info *
Amenities of The Frame Guesthouse
Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules

The Frame Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa The Frame Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Please inform The Frame Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Frame Guesthouse

  • Check-in at The Frame Guesthouse is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The Frame Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at The Frame Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Frame Guesthouse is 2,800 feet from the center of George Town.

    • Room options at The Frame Guesthouse include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Bed in Dorm