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A narrow alleyway with multiple hanging pendant lights, a wooden shuttered window, and a visible sign for 'KELIART'.

1. 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 ￥2,629
￥3,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel
A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and pillows, a dark headboard, and a patterned wallpaper.

2. 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 ￥3,641
￥4,010 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Island Hostel Bayan Lepas Airport
A narrow corridor with tables and chairs, lanterns hanging from the ceiling, and posters on the walls.

3. 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 ￥3,140
￥4,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Dou Houz - Hostel
A spacious indoor corridor with tiled floors, potted plants, and multiple fans on the walls.

4. 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 ￥4,447
￥5,704 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
YMCA Penang
A building with a prominent sign for "Burma Hotel" and "Wisma Aisama."

5. 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 ￥4,344
￥5,582 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Burmahtel - Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a hanging plant, and an air conditioning unit.

6. Muntri Inn by Soft Loft

Muntri Inn by Soft Loft
1.0 star property
Downtown George Town
The price is ￥2,672
￥3,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Muntri Inn by Soft Loft
A balcony with a table set for dining, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a mountain in the distance.

7. A Cozy Club Penang

A Cozy Club Penang
1.0 star property
Downtown George Town
The price is ￥2,373
￥3,032 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
A Cozy Club Penang
A hotel room with two beds, a checkered floor, a large window with a view, and a desk with a lamp.

8. 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 ￥1,789
￥2,008 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
The 60
A person cutting a durian fruit on a table with newspapers underneath.

9. 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 ￥2,317
￥3,190 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel
A multi-story hotel named "Victoria Inn" with a classic architectural style, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.

10. 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 ￥3,987
￥4,794 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Victoria Inn
A room with a large mirror, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

11. 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 ￥2,339
￥3,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Red Inn Court - Hostel
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Top Penang Island Hotel Reviews

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

10/10 Excellent
"The place is nice and staffs are helpful. Love it. Recommended place to stay"
seet hao 3-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

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Penang Island Hostels information

Number of reviews
276
Accommodation
35 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥2,008
Highest Price
￥5,704