The 10 best hostels in George Town, Malaysia

The best hostels in George Town

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Aayu Beach St - George Town Penang

Situated in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Beach St - George Town Penang features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

Chowhdury Mohammed Mezbah

From

Bangladesh

Lovely place, great location, neat and clean, super friendly staff, good room space, comfy bed and the special locally baked fresh bread was exceptional.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 437 reviews

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US$34.85

1 night, 2 adults

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Sogor Female Dormitory

George Town

Set in George Town, less than 1 km from Northam Beach, Sogor Female Dormitory offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

Gigi

From

France

Very good hostel. It's very clean also. The manager is adorable and gives you good advice on what to visit. The bed is very comfy and you get your privacy easily with the curtain. I loved it. A washing machine is also available .

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews

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US$33.88

1 night, 2 adults

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Bitterswiit Ladies Hostel

George Town

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of city, Bitterswiit Ladies Hostel is set in George Town, 2 km from Northam Beach.

Jing

From

China

The host is very helpful. our flight was very late. but he was waiting for us till the midnight. gave us useful information. The hostel is like traditional penang old house. looks like a museum. Really nice experience~ strongly recommend~

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Price from

US$21.78

1 night, 2 adults

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Amore Stay

George Town

Set within 2 km of Northam Beach and 700 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Amore Stay offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

James

From

Canada

Nice new facility located inside a small mall on love lane. Close to night food hawkers. Super nice although not attended. Coffee,light snacks and electrical converts available.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

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US$16.76

1 night, 2 adults

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Aayu Pantai - George Town, Penang

George Town

Situated in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Pantai - George Town, Penang features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

Martyna

From

Poland

The apartment is located in a great location. The facilities are simple. It was super clean and so far best accommodation I had in Malaysia on a low budget. The owners were also super nice. When we had an issue they quickly responded, helped and accommodated us. The owner also stepped by to check up on us and gave us a great list of recommendations for Penang.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

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US$21.34

1 night, 2 adults

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Aayu Chulia - Chulia St, George Town

George Town

Located within 1.8 km of Penang Times Square and 7.7 km of Straits Quay, Aayu Chulia - Chulia St, George Town features rooms in George Town.

Kong Nifras

From

Laos

The staff was friendly and we were able to check in a little early than the check in time. the location was perfect as it is walking distance from many famous streets.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,399 reviews

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US$34.48

1 night, 2 adults

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Aayu Seckchuan - 3 mins walk to Love Lane

George Town

Set within 2.2 km of Northam Beach and 700 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Aayu Seckchuan - 3 mins walk to Love Lane offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

Phetphailin

From

Thailand

I feel great staying here! The room is affordable, the bathroom is clean, and the staff are lovely and provide excellent service. The accommodation is close to food spots and street art. If I visit Penang again, I’ll definitely stay here again.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews

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US$19.82

1 night, 2 adults

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The Terraces by Aayu - 2 mins walk to Chulia Street

George Town

Situated in George Town, 2.2 km from Northam Beach, The Terraces by Aayu - 2 mins walk to Chulia Street features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

Clodagh

From

Ireland

This property was very accommodating to us. I booked and stayed for 14 days. The staff were very friendly they made sure that all our requests were their top priority (examples include asking for fresh sheets, letting us use a table and chair in our room for work purposes). The internet here is fantastic and perfect for digital nomads visiting the town. The location couldn’t be more central and your value for money is amazing. The beds are very comfortable and the private rooms are very spacious. The self-check in is very easy to follow and there are always staff around to assist you when you need help or you can send them a quick message and they will be right with you. Aayu also have different hostels nearby this property. We have stayed at another the previous week and felt the same about both. Excellent choice. 10/10 💛

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews

Price from

US$14.16

1 night, 2 adults

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Pine Armenian

George Town

Pine Armenian is set in George Town, within 2.4 km of Northam Beach and 1.8 km of Penang Times Square.

Tanika

From

New Zealand

Great Clean, security, good cleaning schedule, perfect location close to everything but off the main road so nice and quite. Complementary tea, coffee, filtered cold water and good little kitchenette. Reality matches the photos perfectly. I had booked only 1 night but ended up staying 4 because of how comfortable it is here. Best hostel I have stayed at in Malaysia, great price too!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews

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US$17.42

1 night, 2 adults

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Aayu Muntri - 4 mins to Chulia St George Town

George Town

Situated 1.7 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Muntri - 4 mins to Chulia St George Town features rooms with air conditioning in George Town.

Kinga Krupa

From

New Zealand

We loved the location, the place was super clean, and the staff were the best! Super friendly, helpful, and happy to share local knowledge. The communication was top-notch. We were welcomed with some delicious local coffee-flavour bread from an old local bakery. There's a common kitchenette with tea & coffee, a water dispenser, a microwave. Next time in Georgetown, we will definitely be back at the Aauy Muntri 😊

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 768 reviews

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US$24.39

1 night, 2 adults

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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