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Aayu Beach St - George Town Penang

George Town

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

J
James
From
Ireland
We loved our stay here. Everything you could need and more. Great value for money. Very comfortable and plenty of bathrooms available. Lovely personal touches from the note left in your room, earplugs and toothbrush set and lovely local bread. Shane was incredibly helpful via what’s app and Desmond was so helpful on the morning of our checkout! Both very friendly and would love to stay here again!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews
Price from
US$17.41
1 night, 2 adults

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.

G
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
Price from
US$33.86
1 night, 2 adults

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.

E
Evie
From
Australia
the best chill vibey hostel ever!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
US$21.77
1 night, 2 adults

Amore Stay

George Town

Amore Stay is situated in George Town, 10 km from Penang Hill and 12 km from Queensbay Mall.

T
TAMANNOI
From
Tajikistan
Everything was new and clean ,this hostel obviously had made about one month
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
US$16.75
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
Price from
US$21.33
1 night, 2 adults

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.

S
Saverio Marcaletti
From
Belgium
The staff is incredible, very helpful and flexible to accomodate your needs. Location is superb.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,411 reviews
Price from
US$34.47
1 night, 2 adults

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.

W
Wanmin
From
China
The warm welcome and the kindness of the staff are really making us moved. The location is perfect, all famous view spots are within walking distance. The price of this output is something u can never get.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
Price from
US$19.81
1 night, 2 adults

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.

R
Ryan
From
Sri Lanka
Great location just minutes walk from everything, Shane and the other workers were friendly and helpful, even offering assistance throughout Malaysia once we had left. The room is nice and quiet from the road noise and has great aircon. Decent social area, great shower, everything was nice and clean. Drinking water and some snacks available as complimentary. Nice and affordable too. Thanks for having us!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 526 reviews
Price from
US$19.81
1 night, 2 adults

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.

T
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, 364 reviews
Price from
US$17.41
1 night, 2 adults

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.

E
Eren
From
Turkey
The rooms are great, the bathroom is clean and the location is in the centre.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 774 reviews
Price from
US$24.38
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$24.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 510 reviews
Good hostel, nice staff. Nice localisation, close to the city center. Cheap, beds very comfortable. Clean.
Guest review by
Judith
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
The best hostel i have seen ever :) everything was great ..the sttaf very kind and prpfessional Clean and quiet place ...good atmosphere I highly recommended this hostel
Guest review by
Ali
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
MK, the owner, was so kind and welcoming. My bus was cancelled and I didn't end up arriving until much later than originally planned. MK waited up for me and greeted me in the rain. He was a great person to have a conversation with, too. The facilities are nice and clean and the air con is cold! Also, in a convenient location, I could get everything I needed within walking distance. I felt safe as a solo female backpacker.
Guest review by
Taylor
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$14.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
- The bus stop to the center is at 2 minutes walking from the hostel - Good and cheap restaurants near the hostel - A/C in the room - Cosy bed - Clean room
Guest review by
Alice
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$21.53
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 801 reviews
Great location, near Little India. There's a personal storage locker at the front of the bed. Bed is comfy & cozy, aircon is cold. There are multiple shared bathrooms, come with heated water, slightly tight space, liquid soap available. Breakfast available at 8.30am, sometimes earlier. Self serve, toast, free flow of coffee & tea. Love the juicy watermelon. :) Friendly staffs. I would recommend this place to young ppl & travellers for a budget stay. Value for money. Will book again :)
Guest review by
Siew Ping
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
the idea about the hostel which is only for females. you just feel comfortable and safe . it's 20 min walk to komtar bus station. bus to batu ferringhi pass by the hotel . it's very clean and the staff and so friendly. Area is safe at night .
Guest review by
RG khaw
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$37.22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,411 reviews
I had an amazing experience at aayu chulia. The hostel's homey atmosphere, clean facilities exceeded my expectations. The host went above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay, providing valuable local tips and creating a welcoming environment. I highly recommend Aayu chulia for an unforgettable and budget-friendly accommodation option
Guest review by
Kaze
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$91.43
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 738 reviews
I stayed in both a private room and dormitory. Great location, friendly staff, high quality mattresses, powerful A/C and clean. They clean everyday. They have a facilities room with free water (hot and cold) and a fridge. You can hang out with friends on the beanbags or sit on the bar stools and work on your computer as they have plug sockets. And 24/7 security/reception cover. The staff had great recommendations too.
Guest review by
Paige
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$47.97
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 835 reviews
Great location, not far from everywhere you want to go, nice staff and clean comfortable hostel
Guest review by
Amelia
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$44.89
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 762 reviews
Beautiful, clean and peaceful hostel. Great location. Loved our stay here!
Guest review by
Aisling
Young couple