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Our top choices for Balik Pulau hostels

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and pillows, a dark headboard, and a patterned wallpaper.

1. Island Hostel Bayan Lepas Airport

Island Hostel Bayan Lepas Airport
2.0 star property
Bayan Lepas
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (6 reviews)
"Nice property "
Malaysia
Low
The price is ￥3,478
￥3,835 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Island Hostel Bayan Lepas Airport
A balcony with a table set for dining, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a mountain in the distance.

2. A Cozy Club Penang

A Cozy Club Penang
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
The price is ￥2,585
￥3,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
A Cozy Club Penang
A spacious indoor corridor with tiled floors, potted plants, and multiple fans on the walls.

3. YMCA Penang

YMCA Penang
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
7.2 out of 10, Good, (74 reviews)
"Pharmacy within premises. Drinking water machines. "
Malaysia
Hwa
The price is ￥4,767
￥6,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
YMCA Penang
A building with a prominent sign for "Burma Hotel" and "Wisma Aisama."

4. Burmahtel - Hotel

Burmahtel - Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
7.0 out of 10, Good, (39 reviews)
"Parking a bit tight, its underground. Lifts are confusing at first with no proper labeling. Huge and clean room, basic amenities. Small window. "
Malaysia
Azhan
The price is ￥4,421
￥5,680 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Burmahtel - Hotel
A narrow alleyway with multiple hanging pendant lights, a wooden shuttered window, and a visible sign for 'KELIART'.

5. The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel

The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (47 reviews)
"Excellent location, walkable to many places, very neat and clean rooms, helpful staff. Mr. Yaseen is super nice. Neighboring to a laundromat and a 24/7 Transmart. I have no objections. However they have wooden floors, if you are a light sleeper then that might be an issue for you"
United States
Muhammad Zarwan
The price is ￥2,936
￥3,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel
A hotel room with two beds, a checkered floor, a large window with a view, and a desk with a lamp.

6. The 60

The 60
1.0 star property
Downtown George Town
5.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"no elevator for 4 levels noisy"
United States
Peter
The price is ￥1,912
￥2,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The 60
A hotel room with a wooden bed, a bedside table with a remote control, glasses, and a plant.

7. Muntri Inn by Soft Loft

Muntri Inn by Soft Loft
1.0 star property
Downtown George Town
The price is ￥2,560
￥3,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Muntri Inn by Soft Loft
A person cutting a durian fruit on a table with newspapers underneath.

8. Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel

Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (49 reviews)
"The staff treated me as a family member. I loved my stay at Cocoa Mews. "
Canada
Robert
The price is ￥2,358
￥3,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel
A narrow corridor with tables and chairs, lanterns hanging from the ceiling, and posters on the walls.

9. Dou Houz - Hostel

Dou Houz - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (21 reviews)
"Good location and great staff"
Canada
Patrick
The price is ￥2,311
￥3,190 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Dou Houz - Hostel
A room with a large mirror, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

10. Red Inn Court - Hostel

Red Inn Court - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
6.8 out of 10, (79 reviews)
"Had own air conditioned room with bathroom. Great location"
Canada
Naomi
The price is ￥2,551
￥3,269 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Red Inn Court - Hostel
A multi-story hotel named "Victoria Inn" with a classic architectural style, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.

11. Victoria Inn

Victoria Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
6.8 out of 10, (42 reviews)
"Good location, very near Jetty. Clean rooms."
Thailand
Somjate
The price is ￥4,369
￥5,182 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Victoria Inn
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Top Balik Pulau Hotel Reviews

PARKROYAL Penang Resort

PARKROYAL Penang Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast selection was very good and delicious. We had lunch at the Italian restaurant, and it was very good too."
Noor Faezah 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
PARKROYAL Penang Resort

Find out more about Balik Pulau

Balik Pulau Hostels information

Number of reviews
276
Accommodation
36 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥2,144
Highest Price
￥6,088

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Balik Pulau?
You might like the nightly rates at this top accommodation in the area, which gets good reviews from our guests: Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang - 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from the heart of Balik Pulau. Located within a 5-minute walk of KOMTAR. Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Balik Pulau?
The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually May and June with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 80°F. The rainiest months in Balik Pulau are November, October, May, and September, with each month seeing an average of 13 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Balik Pulau?
Get out into nature with places like Penang Hill, Penang National Park, and Teluk Bahang Beach. Cultural attractions include Penang State Museum, Pinaon Time Tunnel, and Owl Museum. Locals like to shop at Queensbay Mall and Chit Tiau Lor Ban San.
What's the best way to get to and around Balik Pulau while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Balik Pulau in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Penang Intl. Airport (PEN), 4.3 mi (7 km) away from the city center.