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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.

L
Liliana
From
Mexico
Really kind and helpful personnel. Hub
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews
Price from
US$19.43
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Clémence
From
France
The room was spacious, confortable and clean! The common spaces were really modern and it was pleasant to chill there. We had access to drinking water, coffee and tea. The location was everything! We were walking everywhere as the old town is just around the corner. You also have access to multiple really tasty restaurants all around the neighborhood. I recommend this place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 406 reviews
Price from
US$20.18
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.

G
Gigi
From
France
Very good hostel. It's very clean also. The manager is adorable and gives you good advice on what to visit. The bed is very comfy and you get your privacy easily with the curtain. I loved it. A washing machine is also available .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
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US$33.21
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.

T
TAMANNOI
From
Tajikistan
Everything was new and clean ,this hostel obviously had made about one month
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$16.43
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.

M
Martyna
From
Poland
The apartment is located in a great location. The facilities are simple. It was super clean and so far best accommodation I had in Malaysia on a low budget. The owners were also super nice. When we had an issue they quickly responded, helped and accommodated us. The owner also stepped by to check up on us and gave us a great list of recommendations for Penang.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
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US$20.93
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.

M
Maria João
From
Portugal
Perfect location and the staff was very nice. Also the property and room were very clean all the time!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,351 reviews
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US$20.51
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.

E
EOA
From
United Arab Emirates
1. the location is near the mosque, easy to go everywhere, and very convenient. very cultural. 2. The room is super spotless, and the shared bathroom is very close to our room :) 3. Staff makes people feel very welcome:) Especially thanks to Joyce, who helped us manage the check-in time, and make sure the luggage stayed in a safe place, and they even helped us make a photocopy during our very short stay, surprise to get this help and very grateful 🥰
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews
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US$20.18
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
Tanika
From
New Zealand
Great Clean, security, good cleaning schedule, perfect location close to everything but off the main road so nice and quite. Complementary tea, coffee, filtered cold water and good little kitchenette. Reality matches the photos perfectly. I had booked only 1 night but ended up staying 4 because of how comfortable it is here. Best hostel I have stayed at in Malaysia, great price too!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews
Price from
US$17.08
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.

L
LING
From
China
everything is OK,the atmosphere is so good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 719 reviews
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US$19.43
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 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 308 reviews
Price from
US$24.20
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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  • Pink Cabana Hotel

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 504 reviews

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

    From US$99.17 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    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$42.91 per night

  • Star Lodge

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.8
    Poor - What previous guests thought, 6 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$45.86 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 795 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$36.09 per night

  • YMCA Penang

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 164 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$62.85 per night

  • Minima 8

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 94 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$37.96 per night

  • Great Shanghai Guesthouse

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 82 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$71.17 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.

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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, 205 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, 203 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.

  • 246housecafe

    George Town
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
    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.

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  • 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$42.66 per night

  • KITA Hostel

    George Town
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 13 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$23.06 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 100 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$16.09 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews

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

    From US$17.24 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 722 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$48.43 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

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

    From US$28.95 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

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

    From US$23.06 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 221 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.

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