The 10 best hostels in George Town, Malaysia

The best hostels in George Town

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Aayu Beach St - George Town Penang

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

Luigi

From

Italy

Beautiful stay! Both the room and common space are very cozy, clean and spacious. An additional value is the kindness of the owner, very friendly and really helpful!!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews

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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.

Lyn

From

Malaysia

It was amazing! I love this place so much, so clean, CP (our manager) feels like a mother to us. Love the vibe, made so many new friends. The bed is extremely comfy, and the place is in the heart of Georgetown. 10/10 would come again ✨

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

Phetphailin

From

Thailand

I feel great staying here! The room is affordable, the bathroom is clean, and the staff are lovely and provide excellent service. The accommodation is close to food spots and street art. If I visit Penang again, I’ll definitely stay here again.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 256 reviews

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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.

Cindy

From

Australia

Really nice place to stay at, love how the building stays true to its heritage. I was impressed with the orderly process that they have to check guests in, and how conveniently located it is to many main streets in Georgetown. They also really generously let me store my luggage when I arrived early. Unlike other reviews, noise was not an issue for me; it was just typical external background noise. Many thanks Aayu Homes.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 509 reviews

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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.

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

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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.

Gehad Dardery

From

Egypt

Magnificent Stay! Best Experience ever ❤️ Place is so Cozy, location is amazing, very near to the Street Art. Staff and Owner are so friendly and welcoming, providing support and guidance all along the Trip. Cannot even begin to thank them for the lovely hospitality they offered me 😍🌸

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews

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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...

XIAODONG

From

United States

1. Location is good. Many restaurants nearby, not far from komtar, jetty and other attraction places in George Town. 2. Boss is so friendly, recommend us a lot restaurants nearby. 3. Room is clean. Decoration is good.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews

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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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