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Hostels in Georgetown

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The best hostels in Georgetown

Some of the best backpacker spots in Georgetown

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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.

Save money on hostels in Georgetown and nearby – budget options available

  • 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$36.03 per night
  • Pink Cabana Hotel

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 501 reviews

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

    From US$99.29 per night
  • YMCA Penang

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 165 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$62.92 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 827 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$42.96 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$46.85 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$38 per night
  • Penang Heritage Home

    George Town
    Budget options available
    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$42.71 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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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 83 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$71.26 per night
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.