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About this property
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. Komtar is 2625 feet from Tido Hostel Penang, while Prangin Mall is 2625 feet from the property. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 9.3 mi from Tido Hostel Penang.
Located in the top-rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 8.5!
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
7.9
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Guests who stayed here loved
Naincy
India
“I had a great stay at Tido Hostel in Penang! The location is absolutely perfect—super convenient to explore George Town, with lots of local food stalls, cafes, and attractions just a short walk away.
The hostel was spotlessly clean,...”
M
Martin
United Kingdom
“Great location, views. Thank you. Especially the common space on the top space”
Namie
Malaysia
“spacious room & bed
has elevator
big communal space and kitchen at top floor
free water dispenser to refill water
has dedicated female-level dorm
have 4 communal bathroom
5minutes walking distance to transfer road road, chowrasta
wifi works...”
Janine
Philippines
“The staff were super friendly and had a very welcoming energy. My room was clean, neat, well-lit and really spacious, which was awesome. Same with restrooms. My favorite part was the lounge area—big enough where you can work, chill, catch a movie...”
Norazreen
Malaysia
“Very welcoming staff.(Shaz) My very first time ever check in dorm hostel.Its a gold experience to me in the right place..meet great people ..nice place..great location.easy to get food (just walk).. highly recommended 👍🏼”
12bill30
Japan
“I liked how Syed gave me a warm welcome when I checked in and every time I returned from my adventures. He was very professional and wanted to create a great hostel community/environment. There is a whole floor dedicated as a shared space where...”
L
Lino
Singapore
“The location is amazing and the personal
Is friendly”
C
Camille
Canada
“Clean, beds were comfortable, individual light for each bed was nice, comfortable places to hang and good location”
M
Miroslav
Czech Republic
“Great staff, location, facilities. Shoutout to Afiyah and Syazwan! The fifth floor is a great hub and fantastic for work.”
Gregor
Italy
“This is a great option for budgets travellers in George Town. The building is massive with nice shared dorms and bathrooms!”
Area info
House rules
Tido Hostel Penang takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. That's about $11. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
MYR 40 per person, per night
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Please note that all bookings, including bunk bed rooms, are subject to a Heritage Tax of MYR 2.
Please notice that when booking more than 5 rooms different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Tido Hostel Penang 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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
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India“I had a great stay at Tido Hostel in Penang! The location is absolutely perfect—super convenient to explore George Town, with lots of local food stalls, cafes, and attractions just a short walk away. The hostel was spotlessly clean,...”
United Kingdom“Great location, views. Thank you. Especially the common space on the top space”
Malaysia“spacious room & bed has elevator big communal space and kitchen at top floor free water dispenser to refill water has dedicated female-level dorm have 4 communal bathroom 5minutes walking distance to transfer road road, chowrasta wifi works...”
Philippines“The staff were super friendly and had a very welcoming energy. My room was clean, neat, well-lit and really spacious, which was awesome. Same with restrooms. My favorite part was the lounge area—big enough where you can work, chill, catch a movie...”
Japan“I liked how Syed gave me a warm welcome when I checked in and every time I returned from my adventures. He was very professional and wanted to create a great hostel community/environment. There is a whole floor dedicated as a shared space where...”
Singapore“The location is amazing and the personal Is friendly”
Canada“Clean, beds were comfortable, individual light for each bed was nice, comfortable places to hang and good location”
Czech Republic“Great staff, location, facilities. Shoutout to Afiyah and Syazwan! The fifth floor is a great hub and fantastic for work.”
Italy“This is a great option for budgets travellers in George Town. The building is massive with nice shared dorms and bathrooms!”
