The 10 best hostels in George Town, Malaysia

The best hostels in George Town

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Aayu Beach St - George Town Penang

Located in George Town, 1.5 miles from Northam Beach, Aayu Beach St - George Town Penang has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

Noor

From

Pakistan

It was very peaceful here. Just put in your password in the main door and for your room. It's very easy and clean place.. Their free bread is very nice 💯.. Will definitely come back again.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews

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$28.86

1 night, 2 adults

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Sogor Female Dormitory

George Town

Located within a 9-minute walk of Northam Beach and 0.9 miles of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Sogor Female Dormitory has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

Natasha

From

United States

Amazing facilities—especially the free washer/dryer with room to hang and steam your clothes! Staff was quite friendly and nice too and gave great recommendations.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews

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$33.25

1 night, 2 adults

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Amore Stay

George Town

Located within 1.2 miles of Northam Beach and a 8-minute walk of Wonderfood Museum, Amore Stay has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

Marú

From

France

Clean, tidy, comfortable, quiet, modern with all necessary facilities. Dorms have no windows but it did not bother me as they are spacious enough. AC works perfectly. Communication with the staff was smooth and helpful.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

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$16.45

1 night, 2 adults

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Aayu Pantai - George Town, Penang

George Town

Located in George Town, 1.5 miles from Northam Beach, Aayu Pantai - George Town, Penang has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

Zac Vin

From

Austria

The location was very convenient as it is close to a lot of local eateries and bus stops that goes places. It is also close to a lot of the main attractions in george town. The room that I had was spacious and what I expected it to be. Bed was comfortable. The showers and toilets are plentiful in numbers albeit a little bit cramped in my opinion. PS: this place is self check in. They do have someone on site and they do send out a text message on whats app about the password for the main door and the room door. Just make sure you get the text message from them prior to your visit here. Communication is prompt and concise.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

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$29.93

1 night, 2 adults

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Aayu Chulia - Chulia St, George Town

George Town

Aayu Chulia - Chulia St, George Town is located in George Town, within 1.3 miles of Northam Beach and 1.1 miles of Penang Times Square.

Priscilla Bunga

From

Indonesia

- strategic location: chulia street is lively with so many options of bars, cafes and street food + we're able to visit so many places in georgetown within a day - comfy bedding: we're able to have satisfying rest and always wake up energized - attentive host: shane, the owner, is the best!! he helps us with lists of food recommendations and places to go, all of the food we've tried were fantastic! he's so kind and willing to answer all of our questions about the stay + penang in general. you won't have to worry a thing!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,384 reviews

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$20.53

1 night, 2 adults

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Aayu Seckchuan - 3 mins walk to Love Lane

George Town

Located within 1.4 miles of Northam Beach and a 8-minute walk of Wonderfood Museum, Aayu Seckchuan - 3 mins walk to Love Lane has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

Jesselyn

From

Iceland

Loved my stay at Aayu! The place is cozy, clean, and stylish, with a charming heritage feel. Great location—easy to walk around and explore George Town. Staff were kind and welcoming. A peaceful and comfortable stay. Highly recommend!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 259 reviews

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$27.79

1 night, 2 adults

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The Terraces by Aayu - 2 mins walk to Chulia Street

George Town

Located in George Town, 1.4 miles from Northam Beach, The Terraces by Aayu - 2 mins walk to Chulia Street has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

Véronique

From

France

Everything. Very clean. Close to the center, night markets , jettis. Hot and cold water in the kitchen, coffee, tea, excellent bread. You never have to wait to take a shower. So many available! Showers were great with hot water, the water has a lot of pressure and you can find hair dryers everywhere. We had regular contacts with the managers and they always answered quickly to our requests. I really enjoyed my stay there and I recommend you to stay there! For sure if I have the chance to come back to Georgetown, I will come back. The power strip with adapter in the room is really convenient.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 510 reviews

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$27.79

1 night, 2 adults

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Pine Armenian

George Town

Located within 1.5 miles of Northam Beach and 1.1 miles of Penang Times Square, Pine Armenian has rooms in George Town.

lisa

From

Canada

There is no receptionist however they communicate on whatsapp and the response time is quick. Super clean and comfortable. Right next to the famous graffiti art.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 337 reviews

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$17.10

1 night, 2 adults

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Aayu Muntri - 4 mins to Chulia St George Town

George Town

Located 1.1 miles from Northam Beach, Aayu Muntri - 4 mins to Chulia St George Town has rooms with air conditioning in George Town.

Zoe

From

United Kingdom

Super convenient, clean and good value for money. I really enjoyed my stay here and the location was excellent.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 749 reviews

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$19.45

1 night, 2 adults

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Nice Inn

George Town

Located in George Town, within a 15-minute walk of Northam Beach and half a mile of Penang Times Square, Nice Inn provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

don

From

Malaysia

Perfect...the staff was frenly..parking should be upgrade...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews

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$21.81

1 night, 2 adults

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