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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.

M
María
From
Spain
I loved how easy was everything during my stay. The owners were very nice, the house was clean and decorated with good taste. Loved the experience, thank you!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews
Price from
US$28.72
1 night, 2 adults
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Sogor Female Dormitory

George Town

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

L
Luna
From
Finland
The Sogor was a highlight in my travels, a super well organised place where you felt right at home! Very easy to make new friends since most of the people were female solo travellers! Good vibes and very clean!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Price from
US$33.10
1 night, 2 adults
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Amore Stay

George Town

Set within 2 km of Northam Beach and 700 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Amore Stay offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

G
Giorgia Elliott
From
Australia
Absolutely everything! The place was new, clean, lovely finishings and great lighting. The air conditioning worked well. They offered free coffee and snacks every day for guests. They allowed early check in when our room was ready and all the staff were so lovely. We actually moved from a previous accomodation that was terrible and we were so happy when we arrived to Amore Stay. Fantastic location, wonderful owners. Would definitely stay again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$16.38
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

J
Jonathan
From
United Kingdom
We loved how it was designed. Large common area
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
US$29.79
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

F
Fanni
From
Finland
Good location, clean! Free bread and coffee/tea and water refill.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,380 reviews
Price from
US$29.20
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

J
Jeffery Baumann
From
United States
Unique building, open space and great common areas.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 256 reviews
Price from
US$27.66
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

W
Wallenholm
From
Sweden
This was so great. Amazing location, can’t be better really. You have EVERYTHING in walking distance, smack in the middle really. Amazing food in every direction. It is clean (both the room and the bathroom facilities), and comfortable, and you feel very welcomed. The staff is super helpful and sweet, they had left a little gift of local candy and a handwritten note. Stuff like that that just puts you in a good mood. They also sent a list of recommendations for food and a suggested itinerary with activities and places to eat - I love that! This is really amazing value.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 509 reviews
Price from
US$27.66
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

T
Teamir
From
Ethiopia
The place was great — I made a booking, got all my details through WhatsApp, and communication with the staff was smooth. Check-in is done online. I really liked the common area where you can chat with other travelers, make coffee, grab some water, and just hang out. The rooms were nice and the beds were clean, pretty much what you’d expect from a hostel. The setup has four beds in two bunk frames. The shower pressure could be stronger, but overall the place was clean and the service was excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews
Price from
US$17.02
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

H
Harder
From
Switzerland
Great location, good value for money and well taken care of. They really want to help you and make your stay more memorable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews
Price from
US$27.66
1 night, 2 adults
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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...

J
Jonas Bučelis
From
Lithuania
friendly and always helpful host
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews
Price from
US$21.70
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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 509 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 256 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 421 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,380 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 815 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 491 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 517 reviews

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

Pink Cabana Hotel

George Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 517 reviews

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

From US$98.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 829 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$42.75 per night

Tido Hostel Penang

George Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 726 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$85.11 per night

Star Lodge

George Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 4 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$46.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 792 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$50.52 per night

YMCA Penang

George Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 155 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$62.62 per night

Great Shanghai Guesthouse

George Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

Set within 1.4 km of Penang Times Square and 7.3 km of Straits Quay, Great Shanghai Guesthouse provides rooms in George Town.

From US$47.28 per night

14 Ceylon Lane

George Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Passable - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Set within 1.4 km of Penang Times Square and 6.4 km of Penang Botanic Gardens, 14 Ceylon Lane provides rooms in George Town.

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

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$43.20 per night

KITA Hostel

George Town
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 22 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$25.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 102 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$24.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews

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

From US$24.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 217 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$23.31 per night

Red Inn Court

George Town
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 815 reviews

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

From US$27.42 per night

The 60

George Town
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 491 reviews

Located in George Town, 2.8 km from Northam Beach, The 60 provides rooms with air conditioning.

From US$24.19 per night
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$17.87 per night

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Some Place Else

George Town
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 207 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 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 210 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.

seaview hostel

George Town
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Set in George Town and with 1st Avenue Penang reachable within 1.1 km, seaview hostel offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

246housecafe

George Town
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
Passable - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

246housecafe is located in George Town, 2.6 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 2.8 km from 1st Avenue Penang.

From US$31.71 per night

Minima 8

George Town
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 91 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$37.83 per night
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$40.19 per night

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