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Melayu Villa by Aayu - 8 mins walk to Armenian St

George Town

Situated in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach and 600 metres from 1st Avenue Penang, Melayu Villa by Aayu - 8 mins walk to Armenian St features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a...

H
Hadrian
From
Japan
We are in luck because the property is new! We chose to stay here because we wanted to experience how is it feels like staying in a local heritage houses in Penang. We love how the owner transformed the prewar shophouses into modern living heritage guesthouse while preserve the authenticity vibes of the property. Excellent service by the staff and the self check in was so smooth. We enjoyed our stay very much, Thank you very much
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
Price from
US$49.19
1 night, 2 adults

Heritage Villa by Aayu - 10 mins walk to Armenian St

George Town

Located 2.5 km from Northam Beach, Heritage Villa by Aayu - 10 mins walk to Armenian St in George Town provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.

J
Jennifer
From
Australia
We had a lovely stay at Heritage Villa by Aayu. The villa was centrally located which made it incredibly easy to explore the streets of George Town by foot and there are amazing food stalls at every turn. Our room was well appointed and had everything we required for a comfortable stay including a very effective air conditioner. The host was proactive and made check in a breeze, providing a suggested itinerary and a number of online maps. Everyone at the villa was so kind but one of the highlights was meeting Desmond who had so much knowledge about the area and was always keen to hear about our plans for the day provide suggestions to enhance them. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews
Price from
US$44.91
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Melayu - George Town Penang

George Town

Located within 2.4 km of Northam Beach and 600 metres of 1st Avenue Penang, Aayu Melayu - George Town Penang provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

H
Hamed
From
Yemen
Everything was fantastic! The communal kitchen was spotless, and the entire house was impeccably clean. Plus, staying in a historic building added a unique charm and character to the experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 340 reviews
Price from
US$49.67
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Stewart - Stewart Ln, George Town

George Town

Located in George Town, 2 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Stewart - Stewart Ln, George Town provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

M
Müller
From
Austria
We went there for Chinese New Year and got some small presents (🥠)! There was also some small breakfast available and the host helped us with all our questions! The location is the beste and it was the best accommodation in Malaysia! Self check in was super easy and communication was great with the host.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 655 reviews
Price from
US$42.22
1 night, 2 adults

Ah Tong Residence - 3 mins to Kimberley Night Market

George Town

Situated in George Town, 2.1 km from Northam Beach and 600 metres from 1st Avenue Penang, Ah Tong Residence - 3 mins to Kimberley Night Market offers free WiFi, a shared lounge and air conditioning.

J
Julia
From
Australia
I had a wonderful stay in this hotel ! The room was clean, cozy, and well maintained. The bed was comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout my stay. Location was perfect close to shops and restaurants. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$38.26
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Church St - 7 mins to Esplanade, George Town

George Town

Located in George Town, 2.2 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Church St - 7 mins to Esplanade, George Town provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.

A
Ans
From
Belgium
I had a most comfortable stay at 68 Church Street. The hotel is located in a recently renovated heritage house in a quiet yet central location. The room has a sleek, white design with high ceilings. This, combined with a powerful AC allows for a cool feeling. The premises are kept spotless. The common area has a fridge, microwave and water kettle. Self check-in instructions via WhatsApp were clear and friendly and the staff do their best to make guests' stay as enjoyable as possible. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
Price from
US$53.47
1 night, 2 adults

The Georgetown Green Gates

George Town

2 km from Northam Beach, The Georgetown Green Gates is set in George Town and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

J
Jacqueline
From
France
A perfect stay in the heart of Georgetown. Spacious and tasteful decorated room in a beautiful house. Very comfortable and provides feeling of home away from home with everything you need. Highly recommended and would love to come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
Price from
US$83.17
1 night, 2 adults

Kooning

George Town

Set within 1.8 km of Northam Beach and 800 metres of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Kooning offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

M
Matthew
From
New Zealand
We loved staying here! The hotel has a great vibe, everything is very clean and the rooms were very quiet. There’s a water fountain on each floor which meant we didn’t need to buy new water bottles. We found lots of great restaurants and cafes nearby and lots of tourist attractions are within a walkable distance.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,244 reviews
Price from
US$9.84
1 night, 2 adults

The Harbour by Moonknight

George Town

The Harbour by Moonknight is situated in George Town, 2.7 km from Northam Beach, 400 metres from Wonderfood Museum, and 1.4 km from 1st Avenue Penang.

T
Thamotharan
From
Malaysia
I had a wonderful stay at this beautiful self check-in hotel. The check-in process was smooth and super easy, with clear instructions provided. The room was clean, modern, and very comfortable — perfect for relaxing after a long day. I loved the simple yet elegant design, and everything I needed was already prepared. The location was quiet and convenient, making it a peaceful getaway. Although there was no front desk, the service was still excellent through online support. I truly enjoyed my stay and will definitely choose this hotel again next time. Highly recommended for a hassle-free, cozy experience! 🩷
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
US$32.34
1 night, 2 adults

The 6N by Sky Hive

George Town

Set within 1.5 km of Northam Beach and 600 metres of Penang Times Square, The 6N by Sky Hive offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

I
Irena
From
North Macedonia
Except there is no window in the room, everything was great :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
Price from
US$28.94
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Avg. price/night: US$51.33
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 966 reviews
    Great location, walking distance to food pharmacy etc, in the heart of city center. The host Nicole was excellent , super responsive and nice.
    Guest review by
    kathyyies
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$19.19
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 628 reviews
    Great hostel in the midst of town. Rather quiet compared to others. Lovely staff! Talkative if you want, private if needed. They give a lot of tips in and outside Georgetown and help with anything when asked. The whole place is rather large and relaxed. Would recommend!
    Guest review by
    Jason
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$51.33
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 966 reviews
    Nicole was a fantastic host.Explained everything and there was a great little kitchen and dining area there to use. Guest house was in a very quiet are so great location
    Guest review by
    Lynda
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$14.26
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,038 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)
    Guest review by
    Giovanni
    Solo traveller