The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel

Property class: 2

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Near KOMTAR, The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is SAR 62
SAR 79 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep

Room options

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A single bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair in a dimly lit room with a plain wall and a hanging clothes rack.

Double Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, wooden nightstands, and a large wall-mounted light fixture.

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A small, compact room with two single beds, a small table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden floors, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk bed room with wooden headboards and built-in lighting.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Downtown George Town, a neighborhood in George Town, is home to The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel. KOMTAR and Penang Hill are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gurney Drive. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Penang Youth and Sports Complex or Penang International Sports Arena. Visit our George Town travel guide
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168, Lebuh Chulia, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10200

What's nearby

  • A white mosque with domes and minarets, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a black iron fence.
    Kapitan Keling Mosque
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A traditional Chinese interior with ornate furniture, patterned flooring, and red drapery.
    Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A large grassy park with a historic white building, surrounded by trees and modern buildings.
    Padang Kota Lama
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A cityscape with a prominent tall building, a variety of colorful rooftops, and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
    KOMTAR
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral
    28 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pitaya By Juice Code
    1 min walk
  • The Mugshot
    2 min walk
  • Hurry Hari
    2 min walk
  • Chulia Street Char Koay Teow
    3 min walk
  • The Alley
    3 min walk

About this property

The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel

  • Hostel near KOMTAR
  • At The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
    • Smoke-free premises and a TV in the lobby
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Is The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel?

As of 19 Ramadan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel on 20 Ramadan 2026 start from SAR 62, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Han Jiang Ancestral Temple and KOMTAR. Kapitan Keling Mosque and Queen Street are just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Miss Yang at the front desk is very kind and helpful. The location is within easy access to everything, there are a great variety of food options around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had great stay, the facility is really clean. They mop the floor daily. The area is convenient for going to places or finding things to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful happy staff. Great spot with heaps of charm in a central location. It's an older building but well updated and kept. Good aircon and wifi. Ask for a room away from Chulia st though, its really loud.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located right at the heart of the city and in front of Kapitan Keling Mosque, one of the many landmarks and touristic attractions of Georgetown. The staff was very polite and helpful, and the property is very nice and has this very nice style. Our room was spacious, very comfortable and we had a very nice view from the mosque (only issue was being awakened by it at 5 AM every morning, but they had earplugs at the reception to help with that).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and easy check in and check out. The third floor doesnt have a bathroom so you have to go down to the lower levels anytime you need to do something. Facilites are fine but a lot of moisquitoes
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The vibe is very cozy here. I was shocked with how nice it was, I didn’t expect it to be so clean and well decorated. A kind of simple but elegant feel. I enjoyed the books in the cozy nook they had in the second floor, and the staff was very nice too. Mo blessed me with some new music recommendations which I was shocked how much I loved it, something you don’t get from any random, transactional accommodation. This is a place to feel grounded, comfortable, & at home amidst your travels in Penang. Will definitely choose to stay here again next time in Penang, which I wouldn’t confidently say often about hotels/hostels.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great value for the cost
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Good place to stay. Great location. Dont have anything negative to say.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It feels really cozy here. The facility is clean but the building is old. Its a little bit noisy sometimes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Calm and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Echoing other reviews, noise is a significant problem here
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
budget
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
cost saver
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Noisy but overall pretty good

Hostel was pretty comfortable, but no provacy curtains. Really loud as opposite the mosque amd a major road, the ear plugs provided help very little, even though i realise that is not their fault. Just be aware of a 5am wake up call every morning. Showers and toilets separated and just like the pictures. Not social at all though. Overall good but depends on how heavy a sleeper you are
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service

Could be better

The room smelled musty so I couldn’t sleep all night long. I was on the top bunk and it was dark so I fell when I tried to come down. The other occupants took the aircon remote control so it got really hot and humid at night. There were many bugs in the room and the washroom area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
職員們的服務非常好，真的是5星服務，好像朋友一樣親切。 除了蚊子外，住宿地方都是保持得清潔乾淨舒服
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Leider hatte ich in dem Doppelzimmer Bettwanzen. Außerdem ist es extrem laut, wenn man ein Raum in der Nähe von der Bar hat
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

깔끔한 게스트하우스

아주 깔끔한 게스트하우스. 화장실 샤워실도 깔끔하고 따뜻한 물도 잘 나옵니다. 다만 침대마다 커튼이 없어서 오픈되어 있다는 것과 도로 바로 앞에 있어 밤에 소음이 약간 있다는 단점은 있네요
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

The first night I was in an 8 bed mixed dorm and it was very noisy. There is a mosque nearby and I was woken up at 5:30am and 6:30am from it. I was also able it hear noise form people walking outside of the room. The next two nights, I was in a 4 bed female dorm and it was so much better. It was very quite.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love it 😍 I do strongly recommend it for all 👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good in George!

Great location. Heart of Georgetown. Easy to walk around or less than 2 mins to a bus stop in either direction. Street art, food, bars are all right there. Friendly staff and enough space to get some quiet time in one of several common areas. Has a TV area but I never watched anything so can’t say much on that. Was there for 7 nights and slept great every night. The prayers can be loud, but I don’t know if anywhere in the area is quiet, so buy some earplugs if you are a light sleeper.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

okay with short stay

First of all, the staffs are superb nice. Thank you so much. I stayed in dorm and there was no curtain. There is a window in the room but it cannot be opened, and the light came from the hallway through the window was bothering me when I sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everthing is good except for the towel. Not so clean, eventhough i have requested for a second towel. Just remember to bring your own towel. Other than that, I have a pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bien situado en Georgetown

El Hostal esta bien situado en el centro de Georgetown y con acceso cómodo a la mayoría de las atracciones. Esta en una de las calles principales por lo que se accede cómodo a todo. El WiFi en las habitaciones funcionaba bastante mal. Y el suelo a ser de madera hacia que fuera bastante ruidoso. En la cama te dan una especia de manta para taparte que no sabes si esta muy limpia o no. Tienes un locker en la habitación con llave que tal dan. El baño estaba bien y aunque aparentemente no había muchas duchas nunca tuve problemas. Las dichas un poco pequeñas e incomodas Eso sí al ser el techo tipo invernadero por la mañana se formaba demasiado calor
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018