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63 guest houses

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Ren I Tang Heritage Inn

George Town

Located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Ren I Tang Heritage Inn is located in a restored building from the 1800s.

R
Richard
From
United Kingdom
Excellent location in the middle of the old city, easy walking distance to lots of the street art that Georgetown is famous for and the jettys, street food areas and lots of restaurants in little India and chinatown. The breakfast is very good, lots of choice and freshly prepared. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are clearly individual, so this applies to a loft room which we chose, I had some concerns about noise with a city centre location but our room was very quiet and we were not disturbed by noise from inside or outside. The property itself is fascinating, you can easily spend an hour or two looking at the architecture and many historic exhibits. I will certainly return for future visits.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,299 reviews
Price from
US$62.89
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Church St - 7 mins to Esplanade, George Town

George Town

Located in George Town, 2.2 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Church St - 7 mins to Esplanade, George Town provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.

P
Paul Jakeman
From
United Kingdom
Everything! Clean, spacious and comfortable room with kitchenette equipped with all amenities that you need. Walking distance to many famous attractions and temples eg. Peranakan museum, God of Mercy temple and Little India. Easy check in and check out process. All ground and remote staffs are super responsive and helpful. Overall, it was a pleasant experience staying here with Aayu.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
US$38.09
1 night, 2 adults

Melayu Villa by Aayu - 8 mins walk to Armenian St

George Town

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...

M
Meredith
From
United States
It was very central, so easy to walk everywhere and I enjoyed the older architecture. The staff was incredibly helpful, allowing us to check in a couple hours early and giving us great suggestions on what to experience. I appreciated the ease of communication through WhatsApp, sending check-in instructions the day before and being available anytime during the stay if we had questions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 255 reviews
Price from
US$35.05
1 night, 2 adults

Heritage Villa by Aayu - 10 mins walk to Armenian St

George Town

Located 2.5 km from Northam Beach, Heritage Villa by Aayu - 10 mins walk to Armenian St in George Town provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.

V
Violeta
From
Lithuania
Amazing host! Super helpful! Place was clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 357 reviews
Price from
US$45.71
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Melayu - George Town Penang

George Town

Located within 2.4 km of Northam Beach and 600 metres of 1st Avenue Penang, Aayu Melayu - George Town Penang provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

A
Anna
From
Poland
The owners are beyond kind and super helpful, making sure your stay is the best possible. Amazing interior, very beutiful building and great location!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews
Price from
US$20.68
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Stewart - Stewart Ln, George Town

George Town

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.

j
jamaica
From
Australia
Great location on a quiet street, very helpful hosts, bathroom was cleaned daily, easy to check in, washing machine available and good shared living room area (with free bread provided!)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 673 reviews
Price from
US$30.08
1 night, 2 adults

StayIn Guest House at Island 88 Tanjung Tokong, Gurney, 1BR, 4 paxs, FREE Car Park

George Town

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...

A
Ain Hidayah
From
Malaysia
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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$43.10
1 night, 2 adults

Roomstay Cikgu Mie

Bayan Lepas

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Roomstay Cikgu Mie is located in Bayan Lepas.

F
Firdaus
From
Malaysia
- Friendly host - Toilet has a good heater - Host suggested a good place to eat, and it's very good - Everything la 😁
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
Price from
US$29.02
1 night, 2 adults

Ah Tong Residence - 3 mins to Kimberley Night Market

George Town

Situated in George Town, 2.1 km from Northam Beach and 600 metres from 1st Avenue Penang, Ah Tong Residence - 3 mins to Kimberley Night Market offers free WiFi, a shared lounge and air conditioning.

J
Julia
From
Australia
I had a wonderful stay in this hotel ! The room was clean, cozy, and well maintained. The bed was comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout my stay. Location was perfect close to shops and restaurants. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$25.03
1 night, 2 adults

Santai Salai Homestay and Cafe

Kepala Batas

Santai Salai Homestay and Cafe is located in Kepala Batas, 14 km from Sunway Carnival Mall, 23 km from Penang Bridge, and 30 km from Queensbay Mall.

S
Shailana
From
Malaysia
Very good, Harga pun berpatutan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews
Price from
US$17.41
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
My room was clean, large and with a private balcony and bathroom. The night guard, Mohammed, was friendly and made me feel welcome and safe when I arrived at night. This is like a hostel for adults. Quiet and decent.
Guest review by
Deidre
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$37.25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 416 reviews
Really great location, spacious common areas, and the dorms have individual sub-rooms which felt like such a luxury! You still hear next door neighbours but you feel like you have a lot of private space for the price of a hostel.
Guest review by
Christopher
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$57.95
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,178 reviews
It was in a great location, it was very quiet in the room. The room was small, but fine for a single traveller. The climb up to the loft bed was fine for me, but would not be suitable for the less agile. Loved the hot and cold water freely available in the common area.
Guest review by
Geoff
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$51.26
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 429 reviews
Very charming hotel with a spacious room and comfy beds. Really friendly and helpful staff. The overall atmosphere was very relaxing. It was also within walking distance to many of George Towns attractions and restaurants, so its in a great location.
Guest review by
Lilia
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$23.51
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 677 reviews
Great host,good location. Amazing facilities like laundry,refilling water
Guest review by
Slavik Barashkin
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews
Excellent value for money. Great location walking distance to lovely cafes and amazing restaurants in the heart of Georgetown. Walking 5-10 minutes to see the street art and Armenian street. Host left bread and tea and coffee and water refill station. Can do laundry. Bedroom very clean, as pictured, communal area lovely and bright. Beds comfy
Guest review by
Eleanor
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$124.08
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 673 reviews
Spacious, modern, clean Apartment with a great host. Would always book again. Thanks!
Guest review by
Momme
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$19.53
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 571 reviews
Great hostel in the midst of town. Rather quiet compared to others. Lovely staff! Talkative if you want, private if needed. They give a lot of tips in and outside Georgetown and help with anything when asked. The whole place is rather large and relaxed. Would recommend!
Guest review by
Jason
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$19.16
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 357 reviews
The Homestay was clean and a lot of amenities nearby. Great location and very quiet environment. Host is very responsive and helpful.
Guest review by
Hari haran
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 544 reviews
I stayed in two guesthouse in penang and I wish I could have stayed here for the whole trip. The place is quiet and clean. I had very good sleep there and the host trusts guest's independence, with clear instructions but not restrictions so I feel like at home. The staff (basically the cats) are so friendly. I could stay there and be with them whole day. The duck meat eatery next door is popular among locals and full of people in the morning. A must try. The free bicycle is a plus.
Guest review by
nga ting
Solo traveller