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Tony’s Guesthouse at Teluk Bahang in Batu Ferringhi provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a terrace. This guest house provides free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. When staying at the guest house, guests can use private entrance. Great getaway from the city. Simple but clean rooms. Tony was a great host and it was nice to meet other people from around the world. Lots to do and eat in the area, as it's very close to some important attractions in the region.

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Superb
1,068 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Ren I Tang Heritage Inn is located in a restored building from the 1800s. Spanning an area of 3 shop house units, the property features free WiFi, a restaurant and small museum on the ground floor, which used to be a medical hall. Excellent stay,nice staff and willing to provide help, room is comfortable and indoor appropriate humidity, comfortable beds and shower, hotel decoration is tasteful, the location is amazing in the center of historic area,you can go to everywhere historic buildings and streets,seaside, Ferry,bus stations on foot. Strong recommend.

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9.3
Superb
1,303 reviews
Price from
US$62
per night

Situated in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach and 600 metres from 1st Avenue Penang, Melayu Villa by Aayu - 8 mins walk to Armenian St features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a shared lounge. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is less than 1 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. The guest house has family rooms. Great location, close to wall painting street and Kimberly night market. So nice host of hospitality helps us a lot. The room with high ceiling gives us space for luggage, pretty good! The hotel also offers coffee, tea, hot/cold water and bread, which is very considerate. I will come back again next time

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9.2
Superb
245 reviews
Price from
US$39
per night

There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the guest house, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar is less than 1 km from the guest house, while Penang Times Square is a 18-minute walk away. Penang International Airport is 14 km from the property. Loved my stay. The room was basic but perfectly functional and very clean. Great location and very friendly staff. I originally booked the room with the shared bathroom (it was always clean and only shared with one other room). Due to becoming ill I asked if I could switch to a room with a private bathroom and pay the extra, this was arranged very quickly and the team even offered to get me medicine if i needed it. Thanks for a wonderful stay!

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9.3
Superb
344 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

With a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and slippers, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels.

A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house. The house is beautiful functional and super clean, the interior so very well made!!

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9.2
Superb
349 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

Located in George Town, 2 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Stewart - Stewart Ln, George Town provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. This recently renovated guest house is located 500 metres from Wonderfood Museum and 1.3 km from 1st Avenue Penang. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Awesome location surrounded by lots of cafes and restaurants. The room was perfect and I loved the heritage style. Thank you Aayu will come back again for sure!

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9.3
Superb
671 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

Located in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free WiFi and a shared kitchen. The property is around 2 km from Penang Times Square, 8.2 km from Straits Quay and 8.2 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. Penang Hill is 9.4 km from the guest house and Queensbay Mall is 12 km away. One of the best places I stayed during my whole trip. The vibe is very social. Howie, Ata and Amit are wonderful persons. They will help you and give you the best tips to explore Penang. I felt like at home in this place. I got sick in the last days and they were very caring. The room was nice and spacious (for one person) and be ready for a surprise every morning ;). I totally recommend this special place. See you again guys :)

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9.5
Exceptional
528 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Nature Fruit Farm - Private Estate is located in Balik Pulau, 23 km from Penang Hill and 23 km from Taman Rimba Teluk Bahang. The property features mountain and river views, and is 18 km from Queensbay Mall. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. What a gem! Bit of a hidden one ;), but an absolutely stunning estate. Adorable houses to sleep in, all natural materials. Wonderful family who lives here. 10/10 recommend.

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9.1
Superb
134 reviews
Price from
US$57
per night

Situated in George Town, 2.3 km from Northam Beach and 500 metres from 1st Avenue Penang, My Guesthouse 109 - SELF CHECK IN features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, free bikes and a shared lounge. It is located less than 1 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and offers private check-in and check-out. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. Such a warm and cozy atmosphere for a hostel, and it's rare for any property to look even better in person than in the photos :) Great communication from May was also appreciated both in the listing details and messages prior to our stay.

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9.1
Superb
547 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Located in George Town, 1.9 km from Tanjung Tokong Beach and 1.7 km from Straits Quay, StayIn Guest House at Island 88 Tanjung Tokong, Gurney, 1BR, 4 paxs, FREE Car Park provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and pool with a view. The property has sea views and is 4.1 km from Penang Botanic Gardens and 6 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. The property is non-smoking and is set 6.2 km from 1st Avenue Penang. I had a fantastic experience at this property! The apartment was incredibly comfortable and had all the amenities you could need. The washing machine and dryer were very convenient, and the kitchen area was fully equipped with a working stove, hood,fridge, microwave, toaster and all the necessary plates, bowls, cups, and cutlery—everything in perfect condition. The apartment was spacious and well-designed, with a dedicated area to place your shoes near the entrance and a comfy couch to relax on. There was also a TV for entertainment, and the whole space was kept cool throughout the stay, thanks to the three air conditioners. The beds were large and very comfortable, and there were plenty of mirrors throughout the apartment, which gave it a nice open feel. The bathroom was spotless and well-maintained, with four towels provided, along with shampoo and shower gel. The two large beds and a spacious cupboard made the stay even more convenient. One of the highlights was the swimming pool located on the 5th floor—a great place to unwind. After booking, the host contacted me with precise directions and detailed information, which made check-in super smooth. They were incredibly helpful and always responded quickly whenever I had a question. Overall, it was a wonderful stay. I felt right at home and will definitely come back again in the future. Highly recommended!

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
US$43
per night

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