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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. 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 set 1.2 km from 1st Avenue Penang. Perfect location, homey vibes, nice host and perfect value for the money. Would really recommend staying there.

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9.3
Superb
226 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

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. 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 situated 1.1 km from 1st Avenue Penang.

At the hostel, each room is equipped with a desk. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Some Place Else also offer a city view. I really liked this spot. Dorms had aircon and you had a locker for your things. Great rooftop area with kitchen. Events everyday.

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9.2
Superb
220 reviews

All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Aayu Beach St - George Town Penang also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also boast a city view. The property was clean and quite spacious! I loved the shared area, it felt like home. The room was also large, clean, and had fast Wi-Fi. Honestly, it was the best place I’ve stayed for a one-night stay. I originally booked it just to sleep before heading to the airport, but I’d definitely stay longer. Highly recommended, great value for the price!

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9.1
Superb
463 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Set in George Town, less than 1 km from Northam Beach, Sogor Female Dormitory offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. The property is around 1.8 km from 1st Avenue Penang, 2.9 km from Wonderfood Museum and 1.7 km from Penang Times Square. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.4 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi. At Sogor Female Dormitory the rooms come with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Very clean and the owner is very friendly.

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9.4
Superb
170 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of city, Bitterswiit Ladies Hostel is set in George Town, 2 km from Northam Beach. The property is located 7.9 km from Straits Quay, 7.9 km from Penang Botanic Gardens and 10 km from Penang Hill. The property is non-smoking and is situated 600 metres from Wonderfood Museum. The host is very helpful. our flight was very late. but he was waiting for us till the midnight. gave us useful information. The hostel is like traditional penang old house. looks like a museum. Really nice experience~ strongly recommend~

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9.2
Superb
18 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

Amore Stay is situated in George Town, 10 km from Penang Hill and 12 km from Queensbay Mall. The property is around 1.8 km from Penang Times Square, 7.9 km from Straits Quay and 7.9 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. The property is non-smoking and is set 2 km from Northam Beach.

At the hostel, all rooms include a shared bathroom with a shower. Nice new facility located inside a small mall on love lane. Close to night food hawkers. Super nice although not attended. Coffee,light snacks and electrical converts available.

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9
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
US$16
per night

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. 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 situated 2.1 km from Northam Beach.

Guest rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. The rooms at Aayu Chulia - Chulia St, George Town have air conditioning and a desk. 1: The Host - Shane. He was very accommodating and so considerate. He allowed us to check early as we came from a red-eye flight. We were able to rest when we arrived. He went so much as to give us tips on where to go and where to eat because we came to Georgetown without an IT. I appreciate the fact that he goes out of his way to welcome us and to even message us he was sorry he couldn’t be there when we checked out. 2. Staff is very helpful and very polite! 3. Location is exceptional! Aayu Chulia from its name is in geart of Chulia Street. It is truly the place to stay when you are in Georgetown. It’s bustling and historic. You can go anywhere from here. Toilets and bathrooms are clean.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,434 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

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. The property is situated 7.8 km from Straits Quay, 7.8 km from Penang Botanic Gardens and 9.3 km from Penang Hill. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi. The location was perfect if you want to enjoy George town. It was a hostel style but I had my own private room, which was nice, it had an ac as well. The shared bathroom/toilett was clean. Overall i had a good stay.

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8.8
Fabulous
292 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

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. The property is located 1.7 km from Penang Times Square, 7.8 km from Straits Quay and 7.8 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also boast free WiFi. Really kind and helpful personnel. Hub

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8.7
Fabulous
553 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Pine Armenian is set in George Town, within 2.4 km of Northam Beach and 1.8 km of Penang Times Square. The property is situated 8.4 km from Straits Quay, 8.7 km from Penang Botanic Gardens and 9.1 km from Penang Hill. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.

All rooms at the hostel come with a seating area. With a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Pine Armenian also have free WiFi. The units will provide guests with a fridge. There is no receptionist however they communicate on whatsapp and the response time is quick. Super clean and comfortable. Right next to the famous graffiti art.

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8.4
Very good
394 reviews
Price from
US$8
per night

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