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Hostels in George Town

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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.

Most booked hostels in George Town and surroundings in the past month

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 731 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 435 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 518 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,395 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 502 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 761 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 800 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 524 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 348 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in George Town and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 524 reviews

Strategically located in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Wassup Youth Hostel offers accommodations in Penang.

From US$105.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Set in George Town, within 300 metres of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 500 metres of 1st Avenue Penang, Penang Heritage Home provides accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$43.76 per night

KITA Hostel

George Town
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Located within 1.1 km of Northam Beach and 800 metres of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, KITA Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

From US$25.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

Located within 1.5 km of Northam Beach and 700 metres of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, SS TWO Hostel Penang offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

From US$25.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 831 reviews

Situated in George Town and within 1.5 km of Northam Beach, Swing & Pillows - Penang Road, Georgetown Penang has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

From US$43.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews

Situated in George Town, 1.5 km from Northam Beach, SS HOSTEL PENANG features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

From US$25.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 731 reviews

Featuring free WiFi, Tido Hostel Penang offers accommodation in George Town. Every room includes a shared bathroom. You will find a shared lounge at the property. You can play darts at the hostel.

From US$86.21 per night

Star Lodge

George Town
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Set within 1.7 km of Northam Beach and 800 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Star Lodge offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

From US$46.92 per night

No credit card needed to book these hostels in George Town and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

Set within 1.4 km of Penang Times Square and 7.3 km of Straits Quay, Great Shanghai Guesthouse provides rooms in George Town.

From US$47.89 per night

14 Ceylon Lane

George Town
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Passable - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Set within 1.4 km of Penang Times Square and 6.4 km of Penang Botanic Gardens, 14 Ceylon Lane provides rooms in George Town.

Some Place Else

George Town
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews

Located within 1.7 km of Northam Beach and 800 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Some Place Else provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

Homs Female Hostel

George Town
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

Located within 2.1 km of Northam Beach and 600 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Homs Female Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

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

From US$23.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Located within 2 km of Northam Beach and 2.6 km of Penang Botanic Gardens, Cheerful Guesthouse #Adventist#BudgetStay provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

From US$18.10 per night

Save money on hostels in George Town and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 774 reviews

Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street is situated in George Town, 1.5 km from Penang Times Square and 8.2 km from Straits Quay.

From US$36.43 per night

Minima 8

George Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, Minima 8 is situated in George Town, 3.7 km from Penang Times Square and 4.1 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar.

From US$38.31 per night

Penang Miami Beach

Batu Ferringhi
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Set 100 metres from Miami Beach, Penang Miami Beach offers rooms with air conditioning in Batu Ferringhi.

From US$40.71 per night

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