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Aayu Beach St - George Town Penang

George Town

Located in George Town, 1.5 miles from Northam Beach, Aayu Beach St - George Town Penang has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

S
Sharon
From
South Africa
Everything! It definitely deserves a 10. It is beautiful and very clean, good value for the money, modern, close to everything. Very helpful staff, the owner easily accessible, making us feel welcomed. Highly recommend it. You get a personalized handwritten notes on arrival which was special, earplugs toothpaste and brush, there's a kitchen, common area to hang out and connect with other travellers..I love it here. Extended. Great wifi and I liked the new technology accessibility to the doors with private codes. Very comfortable beds and pillows.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews
Price from
$28.77
1 night, 2 adults
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Sogor Female Dormitory

George Town

Located within a 9-minute walk of Northam Beach and 0.9 miles of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Sogor Female Dormitory has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

N
Natasha
From
United States
Amazing facilities—especially the free washer/dryer with room to hang and steam your clothes! Staff was quite friendly and nice too and gave great recommendations.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Price from
$33.15
1 night, 2 adults
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Amore Stay

George Town

Located within 1.2 miles of Northam Beach and a 8-minute walk of Wonderfood Museum, Amore Stay has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

M
Marú
From
France
Clean, tidy, comfortable, quiet, modern with all necessary facilities. Dorms have no windows but it did not bother me as they are spacious enough. AC works perfectly. Communication with the staff was smooth and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$16.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Aayu Pantai - George Town, Penang

George Town

Located in George Town, 1.5 miles from Northam Beach, Aayu Pantai - George Town, Penang has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

Z
Zac Vin
From
Austria
The location was very convenient as it is close to a lot of local eateries and bus stops that goes places. It is also close to a lot of the main attractions in george town. The room that I had was spacious and what I expected it to be. Bed was comfortable. The showers and toilets are plentiful in numbers albeit a little bit cramped in my opinion. PS: this place is self check in. They do have someone on site and they do send out a text message on whats app about the password for the main door and the room door. Just make sure you get the text message from them prior to your visit here. Communication is prompt and concise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
$29.84
1 night, 2 adults
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Aayu Chulia - Chulia St, George Town

George Town

Aayu Chulia - Chulia St, George Town is located in George Town, within 1.3 miles of Northam Beach and 1.1 miles of Penang Times Square.

A
Abdullatif
From
Turkey
this is a really nice place to stay. quite clean and new. trustworthy. Also right in the middle of the city. Very close to nightlife and tourist attractions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,380 reviews
Price from
$29.24
1 night, 2 adults
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Aayu Seckchuan - 3 mins walk to Love Lane

George Town

Located within 1.4 miles of Northam Beach and a 8-minute walk of Wonderfood Museum, Aayu Seckchuan - 3 mins walk to Love Lane has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

N
Nazifa
From
Malaysia
very nice, room was clean and toilet was right in front of my room, it was very convenient and the staff is very friendly and helpful! love the stay so much! the location is also strategic very nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 256 reviews
Price from
$27.71
1 night, 2 adults
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The Terraces by Aayu - 2 mins walk to Chulia Street

George Town

Located in George Town, 1.4 miles from Northam Beach, The Terraces by Aayu - 2 mins walk to Chulia Street has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

M
Melody
From
Netherlands
Great location, property is very clean, bed is comfortable, I loved my stay here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 509 reviews
Price from
$27.71
1 night, 2 adults
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Pine Armenian

George Town

Located within 1.5 miles of Northam Beach and 1.1 miles of Penang Times Square, Pine Armenian has rooms in George Town.

P
Patrycja
From
United States
The room was big with enough space! Beds are comfortable, prime location, very clean, good showers, good wifi!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews
Price from
$17.05
1 night, 2 adults
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Aayu Muntri - 4 mins to Chulia St George Town

George Town

Located 1.1 miles from Northam Beach, Aayu Muntri - 4 mins to Chulia St George Town has rooms with air conditioning in George Town.

j
jalina
From
Nigeria
I stayed at this hostel for just one night but it was perfect. They're surrounded by lots of cafes, restaurants and sights to visit. They also provide recommendations and an itinerary to make your trip more special. Loved it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews
Price from
$27.71
1 night, 2 adults
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Nice Inn

George Town

Located in George Town, within a 15-minute walk of Northam Beach and half a mile of Penang Times Square, Nice Inn provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

E
Erin Cyndy
From
Canada
Central location to everything, safe, clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews
Price from
$21.74
1 night, 2 adults
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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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 492 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 518 reviews

Great access to the city center. Check these hostels in George Town and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 518 reviews

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

From $98.99 per night
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 $43.27 per night

KITA Hostel

George Town
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 22 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 $25.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 102 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 $25.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 830 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 $42.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews

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

From $25.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 79 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 $47.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 729 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 $85.25 per night

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

Star Lodge

George Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 4 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 $46.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 789 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 $36.02 per night

YMCA Penang

George Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 155 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 $62.73 per night

Minima 8

George Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 92 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 $37.89 per night

14 Ceylon Lane

George Town
Budget options available
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
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 208 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
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 210 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
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
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.

From $31.76 per night

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