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The best hostels in George Town

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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • Penang Heritage Home

    George Town
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Providing free WiFi, Penang Heritage Home offers rooms in George Town, a 4-minute walk from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 500 yards from 1st Avenue Penang.

    From $42.60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews

    Located within a 14-minute walk of 1st Avenue Penang and 0.9 miles of Penang Times Square, Great Shanghai Guesthouse has rooms in George Town.

    From $71.06 per night
  • 14 Ceylon Lane

    George Town
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    14 Ceylon Lane is located in George Town, 1.1 miles from Wonderfood Museum and a 16-minute walk from Penang Times Square.

  • Some Place Else

    George Town
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews

    Located in George Town, 1.1 miles from Northam Beach, Some Place Else provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

  • Homs Female Hostel

    George Town
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews

    Located in George Town, 1.3 miles from Northam Beach, Homs Female Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

  • 246housecafe

    George Town
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

    246housecafe is located in George Town, a 7-minute walk from Northam Beach and 1.6 miles from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 503 reviews

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

    From $99.02 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 a 12-minute walk of Northam Beach and half a mile of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, KITA Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

    From $23.02 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

    Located within a 17-minute walk of Northam Beach and half a mile of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, SS TWO Hostel Penang has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

    From $25.05 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 827 reviews

    Located in George Town and within a 17-minute walk of Northam Beach, Swing & Pillows - Penang Road, Georgetown Penang has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    From $42.84 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews

    Located in George Town, a 17-minute walk from Northam Beach, SS HOSTEL PENANG has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

    From $25.05 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 721 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Tido Hostel Penang offers accommodations 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 $48.35 per night
  • Star Lodge

    George Town
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.8
    Poor - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

    Located within 1.1 miles of Northam Beach and a 9-minute walk of Wonderfood Museum, Star Lodge provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

    From $46.72 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 795 reviews

    Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street is located in George Town, 1.5 miles from Northam Beach and a 17-minute walk from Penang Times Square.

    From $35.93 per night

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

  • YMCA Penang

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews

    Located within a 19-minute walk of Northam Beach and 1.1 miles of Penang Times Square, YMCA Penang has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

    From $62.75 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, Minima 8 offers accommodations in George Town, 2.3 miles from Penang Times Square and 2.5 miles from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar.

    From $37.90 per night

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