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Tony’s Guesthouse at Teluk Bahang in Batu Ferringhi provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a terrace. This guest house provides free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. When staying at the guest house, guests can use private entrance. Very nice and welcoming host. Extremely large, pretty living room are with lots of comfortable seats and hammocks. Perfect to chill. Lots of local food stands within a 1min bicycle ride from the house.

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9.1
Superb
1,087 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Ren I Tang Heritage Inn is located in a restored building from the 1800s. Spanning an area of 3 shop house units, the property features free WiFi, a restaurant and small museum on the ground floor, which used to be a medical hall. This is a beautifully restored building in Little India! The hotel rooms are comfortable and have an AC (although you probably won't even need it, given the excellent construction). Staff were incredibly helpful, providing advice on the local area and even helping us get local street food when we had to leave before the breakfast buffet opened. The breakfast buffet is amazing, providing both Western options and local specialties. The location is amazing as well, in easy walking distance to shops, eateries and sights as well as the free shuttle bus.

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9.3
Superb
1,294 reviews
Price from
US$62
per night

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 garden and a shared lounge. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is less than 1 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. The guest house has family rooms. what can I say it was just PERFECT! room big , staff very kind and responsive , always available on whatsapp chat, door keylock so convenient , no need to carry extra keys around . location is simply amazing , walking distance from many highlights in penang . it was really a great choice, couldn't be happier , thank you , Simone

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9.2
Superb
222 reviews
Price from
US$38
per night

There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the guest house, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar is less than 1 km from the guest house, while Penang Times Square is a 18-minute walk away. Penang International Airport is 14 km from the property. Loved it!! Everything was perfect and great location too

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9.3
Superb
319 reviews
Price from
US$43
per night

With a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and slippers, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels.

A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house. Clean and comfortable. Location is very good. It’s close to many attraction points.

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9.3
Superb
340 reviews
Price from
US$38
per night

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. This recently renovated guest house is located 500 metres from Wonderfood Museum and 1.3 km from 1st Avenue Penang. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Very spacious and very pretty and clean house. Nice experience

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9.4
Superb
653 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

Located in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free WiFi and a shared kitchen. The property is around 2 km from Penang Times Square, 8.2 km from Straits Quay and 8.2 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. Penang Hill is 9.4 km from the guest house and Queensbay Mall is 12 km away. The place was amazing!!! We had a great time. The hosts Howie and Amit were AWESOME! They were very kind and helpful suggesting places to go and foods to eat. Every little thing that we might need had been thought of and provided....And then some. Not to forget the fun we had with the cats. Both Garfield and Bobby were a joy to watch. I would visit Malaysia again just to stay at Cocoa Mews. It was not just the best place to stay in Malaysia....It was home.

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9.5
Exceptional
558 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Nature Fruit Farm - Private Estate is located in Balik Pulau, 23 km from Penang Hill and 23 km from Taman Rimba Teluk Bahang. The property features mountain and river views, and is 18 km from Queensbay Mall. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Felt like home such a comfortable place in beautiful surroundings.

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9
Superb
135 reviews
Price from
US$56
per night

Situated in George Town, 2.3 km from Northam Beach and 500 metres from 1st Avenue Penang, My Guesthouse 109 - SELF CHECK IN features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, free bikes and a shared lounge. It is located less than 1 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and offers private check-in and check-out. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. this hostel was the highlight of my Penang trip and a dream for all crazy cat ladies like me (send my regards to lovely Latte) 🤭 check in was seamless, facilities were clean and the shower was one of the best I’ve seen in hostel-style accommodations. Thank you May and I can’t wait to be back!

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9.1
Superb
551 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

2.4 km from Northam Beach, Toh Aka Inn is set in George Town and offers air-conditioned rooms. 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 located less than 1 km from 1st Avenue Penang. Great location, very clean, well serviced and new amenities. Keyless entry for main door and room so just needed the code. We extended for one extra night!

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9.4
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
US$6
per night

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