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Our top choices for Penang hostels

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, (49 reviews)
"Lovely aesthetics Great amenities Sweet spot location Cool staff Awesome mini cafe Personal con : can get too hot in the common area upstairs"
Australia
Princessdee
The price is SAR 69
SAR 87 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel
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 SAR 63
SAR 79 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
A Cozy Club Penang
A room with a round white table surrounded by four stools, a wooden table with chairs, and a wall-mounted electrical outlet.

3. Pine Armenian

Pine Armenian
1.0 star property
Downtown George Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby , good place to stay"
Canada
Tai-Lon
Pine Armenian
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 SAR 100
SAR 130 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Burmahtel - Hotel
A heritage house with a sign indicating it is number 123.

5. Heritage House 123

Heritage House 123
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
Heritage House 123
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 SAR 36
SAR 40 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The 60
A narrow corridor with tables and chairs, lanterns hanging from the ceiling, and posters on the walls.

7. 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 SAR 61
SAR 83 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Dou Houz - Hostel
A spacious indoor corridor with tiled floors, potted plants, and multiple fans on the walls.

8. 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 SAR 112
SAR 143 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
YMCA Penang
A street sign for Jalan Dinding in George Town, indicating the address 10050 P. Pinang.

9. KITA Hostel

KITA Hostel
1.0 star property
Downtown George Town
6.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"The hostel is clean and the rooms are spacious. The staff are fantastic, always very helpful and kind. The location is excellent, just a 10-minute walk from Komtar station. Right in front of the hostel there is a restaurant where you can eat one of the best nasi kandar dishes. The price of the hostel is very affordable. I highly recommend it, and if I ever come back to George Town, I would definitely stay here again. "
Malaysia
Emiliano
KITA 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 SAR 86
SAR 104 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Victoria Inn
A person cutting a fruit, possibly a durian, on a table with newspapers underneath.

11. 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 SAR 56
SAR 77 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel
A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and pillows, a dark headboard, and a patterned wallpaper.

12. 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 SAR 94
SAR 104 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Island Hostel Bayan Lepas Airport
A room with a bunk bed, a small table with a stool, a patterned rug, and a wooden cabinet.

13. Mypintu

Mypintu
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
5.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"I arrived to this property after midnight, but the owner welcomed me with a smile. He even prepared me a tea in the morning, explained how to explore George Town in a day (coz I was there for one day only), even help me sorted with my lost baggage issues. Would stay more days in the future trip to Penang."
United Kingdom
Kamal
Mypintu
A room with a large mirror, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

14. 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 SAR 57
SAR 74 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Red Inn Court - Hostel
Staircase

15. Thirty Three Stewart Houze

Thirty Three Stewart Houze
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (15 reviews)
"Lovely quiet guesthouse in heritage building. Inside the UNESCO zone, steps to all of the major food spots and historic landmarks. Friendly staff and very clean!"
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is SAR 109
SAR 131 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Thirty Three Stewart Houze
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants.

16. Apollo Inn - Hostel

Apollo Inn - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (264 reviews)
"comfortable place and near to mall"
Malaysia
Dini
Apollo Inn - Hostel
Lobby sitting area

17. Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel

Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
"Near the Komtar and bus station The hostel is good, towel very clean"
Thailand
Anonymous traveler
Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel
Two single beds with grey headboards and white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and large windows with night views.

18. 39 Love Lane - Smart Intelligent Inn

39 Love Lane - Smart Intelligent Inn
1.0 star property
Downtown George Town
The price is SAR 104
SAR 112 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
39 Love Lane - Smart Intelligent Inn
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

19. Palette Pink Cabana George Town

Palette Pink Cabana George Town
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (148 reviews)
"Conveniently located and nice if you need a place to rest."
United States
Xiao Fang
Palette Pink Cabana George Town
A modern cafe with wooden furniture and hanging lights.

20. Minima 8

Minima 8
1.0 star property
Downtown George Town
Minima 8
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Top Penang Hotel Reviews

The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang

10/10 Excellent
"I had a wonderful stay, facilities were very clean and nice! The staff were very helpful and polite, and I felt extremely welcomed at all times. There was a bit of construction outside but I didn’t hear it inside the building. I’d definitely come back and stay here again!"
Xiao Wen 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Prestige Hotel Penang