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Aayu Beach St - George Town Penang

George Town

Situated in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Beach St - George Town Penang features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

C
Chowhdury Mohammed Mezbah
From
Bangladesh
Lovely place, great location, neat and clean, super friendly staff, good room space, comfy bed and the special locally baked fresh bread was exceptional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews
Price from
US$17.32
1 night, 2 adults

Bitterswiit Ladies Hostel

George Town

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of city, Bitterswiit Ladies Hostel is set in George Town, 2 km from Northam Beach.

J
JANA
From
Spain
Vibe, ambience, people, service, cleanliness
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$22.20
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Chulia - Chulia St, George Town

George Town

Located within 1.8 km of Penang Times Square and 7.7 km of Straits Quay, Aayu Chulia - Chulia St, George Town features rooms in George Town.

C
Charlotte
From
United Kingdom
The location of this guesthouse is perfect and the staff are so friendly! They provided us with a fresh loaf of bread each day from a local bakery, and even created example itinerary’s for our stay in George Town! The room and facilities were all very clean and comfortable and nicely decorated, would definitely recommend staying here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,439 reviews
Price from
US$17.32
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Seckchuan - 3 mins walk to Love Lane

George Town

Set within 2.2 km of Northam Beach and 700 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Aayu Seckchuan - 3 mins walk to Love Lane offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

H
Hanna
From
France
Good location, nice staff, free coffee/bread
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 293 reviews
Price from
US$17.32
1 night, 2 adults

The Terraces by Aayu - 2 mins walk to Chulia Street

George Town

Situated in George Town, 2.2 km from Northam Beach, The Terraces by Aayu - 2 mins walk to Chulia Street features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

y
yoshiyuki
From
Japan
so clean and feel comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 559 reviews
Price from
US$14.43
1 night, 2 adults

Pine Armenian

George Town

Pine Armenian is set in George Town, within 2.4 km of Northam Beach and 1.8 km of Penang Times Square.

A
Anna-Lena
From
Austria
I really liked this hostel :) The staff and owner were exceptionally nice! Also, the rooms and facilities were clean and comfortable. Even though, the common area is rather small, it was a great space to have a cup of coffee and meet the other guests there! Would 100% recommend 😁
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews
Price from
US$17.76
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Muntri - 4 mins to Chulia St George Town

George Town

Situated 1.7 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Muntri - 4 mins to Chulia St George Town features rooms with air conditioning in George Town.

L
LING
From
China
everything is OK,the atmosphere is so good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews
Price from
US$14.43
1 night, 2 adults

Nice Inn

George Town

Located in George Town, within 1.3 km of Northam Beach and 700 metres of Penang Times Square, Nice Inn provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

P
Paul
From
Australia
Mr Cheau was very helpful and friendly and he had good advice for the area. The hotel staff were friendly and my room was clean. Thankyou for a great stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews
Price from
US$22.64
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Pantai - George Town, Penang

George Town

Situated in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Pantai - George Town, Penang features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

k
keith
From
Malaysia
The room and facilities were clean. For us, earplugs were not necessary but appreciated that they were provided.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
Price from
US$17.32
1 night, 2 adults

39 Love Lane - Smart Intelligent Inn Georgetown

George Town

1.9 km from Northam Beach, 39 Love Lane - Smart Intelligent Inn Georgetown is set in George Town and features air-conditioned rooms.

L
Linda
From
Jersey
Fabulous hotel. Central in Georgetown historic zone but off the main road and very quiet. Spotlessly clean with a very attentive and helpful staff member on duty. Nice shower room and towels / linen is new Secure door codes at ground floor and in the rooms make you feel safe and are not too tricky to remember We liked it so much we extended our stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$24.46
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 756 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,439 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 848 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 559 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 563 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 532 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 788 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews

Save money on hostels in George Town and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 848 reviews

Situated in George Town and within 1.5 km of Northam Beach, Swing & Pillows - Penang Road, Georgetown Penang has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

From US$42.45 per night

Tido Hostel Penang

George Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 756 reviews

Featuring free WiFi, Tido Hostel Penang offers accommodation 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.

From US$93.24 per night

Star Lodge

George Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.5
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Set within 1.7 km of Northam Beach and 800 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Star Lodge offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

From US$54.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 723 reviews

Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street is situated in George Town, 1.5 km from Penang Times Square and 8.2 km from Straits Quay.

From US$50.31 per night

YMCA Penang

George Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews

Situated within 1.6 km of Northam Beach and 1.7 km of Penang Times Square, YMCA Penang features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

From US$65.34 per night

Minima 8

George Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, Minima 8 is situated in George Town, 3.7 km from Penang Times Square and 4.1 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar.

From US$43.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Located within 3.3 km of Penang Hill and 6.5 km of Penang Times Square, Room2#IG theme Bargainous#Shared Bathroom#4pax#2min Kek Lok Si provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in...

From US$57.94 per night

Penang Miami Beach

Batu Ferringhi
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Set 100 metres from Miami Beach, Penang Miami Beach offers rooms with air conditioning in Batu Ferringhi.

From US$46.37 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in George Town and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 563 reviews

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

From US$129.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Set in George Town, within 300 metres of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 500 metres of 1st Avenue Penang, Penang Heritage Home provides accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$54.67 per night

KITA Hostel

George Town
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Located within 1.1 km of Northam Beach and 800 metres of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, KITA Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

From US$22.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

Located within 1.5 km of Northam Beach and 700 metres of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, SS TWO Hostel Penang offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

From US$26.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews

Situated in George Town, 1.5 km from Northam Beach, SS HOSTEL PENANG features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

From US$23.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Milan Backpacker Hostel is situated in George Town, 1.5 km from Penang Times Square and 8 km from Straits Quay.

From US$34.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

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.

From US$21.88 per night

Red Inn Court

George Town
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 788 reviews

Set in George Town, 2.2 km from Northam Beach, Red Inn Court features rooms with air conditioning.

From US$22.20 per night

No credit card needed to book these hostels in George Town and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Great Shanghai Guesthouse is located in George Town, within 1.2 km of 1st Avenue Penang and 1.4 km of Penang Times Square.

Some Place Else

George Town
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews

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.

Homs Female Hostel

George Town
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews

Located within 2.1 km of Northam Beach and 600 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Homs Female Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews

Set in George Town, less than 1 km from Northam Beach, Sogor Female Dormitory offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located in George Town, within 700 metres of Northam Beach and 1.6 km of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Phuah Hin Leong by Simply Penang provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Located within 2 km of Northam Beach and 2.6 km of Penang Botanic Gardens, Cheerful Guesthouse #Adventist#BudgetStay provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

From US$18.65 per night

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