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Located within 1.8 km of Penang Times Square and 7.7 km of Straits Quay, Aayu Chulia features rooms in George Town. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2 km from Northam Beach.

Guest rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. The rooms at Aayu Chulia have air conditioning and a desk.

Very friendly staff, super clean bathrooms, perfect location surrounded by night markets, china town and little India They provide free coffee, tea, cookies, sweet bread, sooo yummy And also free hot and cold water available anytime Definitely recommend this accommodation to everyone!

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9.4
Wonderful
720 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

Located within 1.7 km of Northam Beach and 800 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Some Place Else provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.1 km from 1st Avenue Penang.

At the hostel, each room is equipped with a desk. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Some Place Else also offer a city view. Guest rooms include bed linen.

I went there after some recommendations of a new hostel opening in Georgetown, so i had high expectations but this place surpassed them!! I've been to many hostels over Asia and Europe, but this hostel is amazing, all new, great facilities and staff, super clean and very good common areas that some hostels usually lack. Absolutely recommend going there if you are looking for a friendly environment or even a place where to relax and work on your laptop!!

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10
Exceptional
7 reviews

All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Aayu Beach St also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also boast a city view. At the accommodation the rooms have bed linen and towels.

Really great place, spotlessly clean and very comfy bed, great AC and strong WIFI. Plenty of showers/toilets so never had to wait and the location is right in the heart of Georgetown. The host is really great, very friendly and considerate, also very quick to respond to any messages/queries. I would definitely come back!

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9.9
Exceptional
18 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Situated within 3.5 km of 1st Avenue Penang and 3.7 km of Penang Times Square, PANCHOR 6 HOSTEL features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town. The property is set 4.9 km from Wonderfood Museum, 7.1 km from Penang Hill and 7.2 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.1 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar.

Very good budget accomodation. Simple, minimalist, but got all the basic required : a comfortable bed, aircond, Wi-Fi and hot showers. It's getting hard these days to find budget accomodation that is clean but this place is perfectly clean. Bedsheets and towels are fresh. The street is quiet. Got hot/cold water dispenser on first floor and a fridge if you need to store medication. No reception but the customer service through WhatsApp is quickly responsive and accommodating.

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9
Wonderful
23 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

Set in George Town, less than 1 km from Northam Beach, Sogor Female Dormitory offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. The property is around 1.8 km from 1st Avenue Penang, 2.9 km from Wonderfood Museum and 1.7 km from Penang Times Square. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.4 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar.

With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi. At Sogor Female Dormitory the rooms come with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

It was really clean and spacious. Fellow female travellers were nice and friendly. It felt like a house more than a hostel. CP was really friendly too! This is probably the best hostel I've ever stayed in!

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9.5
Exceptional
91 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Situated within 1.5 km of Penang Times Square and 8.2 km of Straits Quay, Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street offers rooms in George Town. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.4 km from Northam Beach.

The units at the hostel feature air conditioning and a desk.

Location is perfect, staff are super helpful, the communication with the hosts is really easy and fast and the facilities are great - everything is organized, clean and new...there is a common space where i could work and the wifi is great. i really recommended this place.

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8.4
Very Good
555 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

Set within 1.4 km of Northam Beach and 1.2 km of Wonderfood Museum, New Great Shanghai Female Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town. The property is located 1.1 km from 1st Avenue Penang, 1.4 km from Penang Times Square and 7.5 km from Straits Quay. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar.

The place was quiet during my stay and it felt clean and nice. My bed was comfortable and I had a great sleep. Outlets were right next to me, so I can conveniently charge my devices, especially, I was assigned at the top bunk bed. Jean was very helpful and accommodating! She helped me get to the hostel from the airport and even recommended some shops I could visit. Communication was great between the host and guest!

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8.4
Very Good
83 reviews
Price from
$8
per night

Situated in George Town and within 1.4 km of Northam Beach, Swing & Pillows @ Malabar has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 1.3 km from Penang Times Square, 7.2 km from Straits Quay and 7.2 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests.

The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. At Swing & Pillows @ Malabar rooms come with bed linen and towels.

The place is clean and hygiene!

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7.2
Good
527 reviews
Price from
$14
per night

Set in George Town, 1 km from Northam Beach, 111 Hutton Lane Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. The property is situated 6.9 km from Straits Quay, 6.9 km from Penang Botanic Gardens and 8.9 km from Penang Hill. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar is 700 metres away.

I enjoyed my stay here, the host was amazing. She is very kind, helpful & provided me with all the information I needed. While I stayed here they had a cat and 2 kittens that I really enjoyed. There’s a chill out area with tv to watch Netflix. Good location you can use grab or walk for site seeing

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7.6
Good
297 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

Situated in George Town and within 1.7 km of Northam Beach, Color Mixed Home Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is set 3 km from Wonderfood Museum, 5.8 km from Penang Botanic Gardens and 6.9 km from Straits Quay. Penang Hill is 7.2 km away and Queensbay Mall is 11 km from the hostel.

Perfect Stay if you want to stay in an local area, the hostel have everything what you need, hot water for shower big kitchen for cooking, 2 fridge to put your stuff in and 2 washing machines. Little sweet room with AC comfortable bed and a little table and wardrobe. It's super quiet at night and friendly neighbourhood

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7.4
Good
194 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

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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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  • Wassup Youth Hostel
    Budget options available
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 722 reviews

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

    I like the location of hotel and staff very helpful

  • Phuah Hin Leong by Simply Penang
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2 reviews

    Located in George Town, within a 8-minute walk of Northam Beach and 0.9 miles of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Phuah Hin Leong by Simply Penang provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi...

  • Minima 8
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 78 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.

    The bath had good pressure and everything is just nice .

  • Some Place Else
    Budget options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews

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

  • Seaview Hostel
    Budget options available

    Located in George Town and with 1st Avenue Penang reachable within a 12-minute walk, Seaview Hostel has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

  • Georgetown Heritage Hostel
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 4 reviews

    Located within 1.1 miles of Wonderfood Museum and a 16-minute walk of Penang Times Square, Georgetown Heritage Hostel provides rooms in George Town.

  • Cheerful Guesthouse #Adventist#BudgetStay
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Cheerful Guesthouse #Adventist#BudgetStay is located in George Town, 1.2 miles from Northam Beach and 1.6 miles from Penang Botanic Gardens.

  • CC PARTY HOSTEL
    Budget options available
    5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 10 reviews

    Located in George Town, 1.2 miles from Northam Beach, CC PARTY HOSTEL has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in George Town

  • Aayu Beach St
    Central location
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 18 reviews

    Located in George Town, 1.5 miles from Northam Beach, Aayu Beach St has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

    Close to everything, super helpful host, and clean space!

  • Aayu Chulia
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 720 reviews

    Aayu Chulia has accommodations in George Town near Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and Penang Times Square.

    Excellent location, small room but very comfortable.

  • PANCHOR 6 HOSTEL
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 23 reviews

    Located in George Town, 2.2 miles from 1st Avenue Penang, PANCHOR 6 HOSTEL has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Kurang dalam bilik tak ada cermin saja , walaupun Kecik .over all semua ok .thank you so much .

  • Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 555 reviews

    Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street is located in George Town, within 1.5 miles of Northam Beach and a 17-minute walk of Penang Times Square.

    Quiet, smooth self checking, not very far georgetown

  • Penang Heritage Home
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    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.

  • Tido Hostel Penang
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 388 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.

    The location & the airconditioned guest lounge.

  • 246housecafe
    Central location
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 43 reviews

    246housecafe provides rooms in George Town near Northam Beach and Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar.

    The absolute best wifi I ever had in hotels. Truly surprised.

  • YMCA Penang
    Central location
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 251 reviews

    Occupying a central Georgetown location, the YMCA Penang is just a 5-minute drive from the many attractions in the heritage city of Penang. It houses 2 dining options.

    Almost is good. As well possible upgrade little bit.

  • Nice Inn
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 271 reviews

    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...

    The staff are friendly. Rooms are worth for the money.

  • Red Inn Court
    Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 878 reviews

    Red Inn Court is located in the heart of Georgetown, Penang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Very good position, comfortable accomodation,good price

  • The 60
    Central location
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 65 reviews

    1.7 miles from Northam Beach, The 60 is located in George Town and provides air-conditioned rooms.

    Sehr guter Telefon,WhatsApp und persönlicher Service.

  • Swing & Pillows @ Malabar
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 526 reviews

    Located in George Town and within a 16-minute walk of Northam Beach, Swing & Pillows @ Malabar has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    It was very clean and comfy. So it was okay so far.

  • Heritage Private Room by RaymondHomes
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4 reviews

    Featuring a garden, restaurant, BBQ area and free WiFi, Heritage Private Room by RaymondHomes is located in George Town, a 15-minute walk from Northam Beach and 2.4 miles from Penang Times Square.

  • Star Lodge
    Central location
    2.8
    Scored 2.8
    Very Poor
    Rated very poor
     · 5 reviews

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

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Hostels that guests love in George Town

  • Avg. price/night: $15.37
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 305 reviews
    It was a good cheap place to stay for 1 night in a great location in little India. It was basic but it did what it needed. Would recommend for a short stay on a budget.
    Will
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $23.86
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,349 reviews
    We stayed in the twin room - literally just bunk beds, with blankets (very itchy) and a night stand. Bathroom was stairs, along with cold and hot water available 24/7. There was security overnight which was a nice feeling. We kept our shoes in our room as I read reviews about people’s being stolen but we didn’t feel unsafe here. Great location, not far from Little India with the best food!
    Emilie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $22.31
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 313 reviews
    This backpacker's hostel has a distinctive style, and what's particularly impressive is that they have preserved a real tree on the wall, adding a natural and mysterious touch to the entire space. A great location.
    Tay
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $61.42
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,216 reviews
    I love all about this hotel! the staff is so helpful and the room itself is better than I thought it would be. My room is a bunk bed room yet it is so comfy. I would love to come back to this hotel again whenever I'm in Penang. And the price is actually affordable and I can say it is cheap because everything is only a walking distance. The interior of this hotel is beautiful and the safety is superb too! Thankyou Kooning!!
    N
    Nur Ellysha
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $19.04
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 365 reviews
    Warm welcome by host. Perfect stay for backpackers and Frame Guesthouse is located at strategic place which is near to Armenian Street, Little India and famous Falafel vegan by walking distance. Bunk bed with separate locker to keep our belongings safely. Suitable for those who are travelling for work as there are space for them to work. Free refill of drinking water and most importantly, this Frame Guesthouse provides a comfortable home feel.
    A
    Asvini
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $17.06
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 158 reviews
    The hostel was in a great location. Good size room and beds. Security lockers for each bed and a key for the front door so it felt very safe. The lobby in the hostel is nice and there is free cold drinking water available. Not bad for a short cheap stay!
    Kate
    Young couple
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 297 reviews
    The hostel is clean, tidy and had such a great communal vibe. It's cheap and comfortable, the rooms have AC, and Ali and Mun are the kindest hosts ever - they couldn't do enough to help! Ali even showed two of us to the local bars. One of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. I extended my stay twice!
    Charlie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $23.84
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,090 reviews
    i loved everything, the owner was the sweetest person he even got me a couple of vegetarian puffs to try and they were amazing! is a great location with the city centre (Chulia street love lane etc.) on walking distance! the hostel is extremely cheap and they have a lovely common area (lounge with little kitchen)
    Giovanni
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $23.86
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,349 reviews
    Simple but spacious private room with huge bathroom and separate toilet. Hostel with shared amenities and common areas but yet it was quiet and felt safe. Friendly environment, perfect for a budget stay.
    Catja
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $17.21
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 470 reviews
    great location lovely pet cats howie was very helpful (lots of recommendations and bought us fruits to try and other snacks) very cheap effective aircon great place to meet other travelers free coffee and snacks free water and ice bathrooms kept very clean overall would recommend for travellers on a budget!
    Kyle
    Young couple

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