Hostels in George Town, Malaysia

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Popular hostels in George Town

Discover well-known properties in George Town that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 1,409 hotels in George Town and price data was last updated on 28 March 2024. The average price for a hotel in George Town is $25/night.
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211, Jalan Macalister, George Town, Malaysia
Opened in 1959, YMCA Penang is located in George Town and offers free Wi-Fi, meeting rooms and a 24-hour reception. It also provides a currency exchange, luggage storage and a ticket service.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
330 reviews
Location
2.2 km from city centre
169, Lebuh Noordin, George Town, Malaysia
This comfortable hostel in George Town offers complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as bicycle rental and a 24-hour reception. It is also situated just a short walk from Komtar, and provides a convenient shuttle service.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.1
Excellent
1050 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
101 Lebuh King, George Town, Malaysia
Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay is located in George Town and offers free Wi-Fi. It is surrounded by a range of popular eateries and is within a 10-minute walk of Penang Ferry Terminal.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
9.1
Excellent
465 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
46, Love Lane, George Town, Malaysia
Located within walking distance of Penang Ferry Terminal, The 80's Guesthouse offers guests a convenient base when visiting George Town. Guests can also take advantage of free wireless internet during their stay.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
8.7
Excellent
74 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
36 Leith Street, George Town, Malaysia
Less than 20 minutes' walk from Penang Ferry Terminal, Mypintu provides guests with a convenient base when in George Town. It also offers free wireless internet.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
10.0
Excellent
1 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
No 48, Muntri Street, George Town, Malaysia
This comfortable hostel in George Town offers free Wi-Fi, as well as bicycle rental and luggage storage. It is located a short walk from Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple.
Free Wi-Fi
5.6
Okay
246 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
No 60, Level 1, Weld Quay, Pulau Pinang, George Town, Malaysia
Sim cityStay is situated in George Town and is close to the area's popular attractions. It also offers free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
78 Lebuh Campbell, George Town, Malaysia
Less than 20 minutes' walk from Penang Ferry Terminal, Kooning offers guests a convenient base when in George Town. It offers free Wi-Fi and a vending machine, and is a brief stroll from Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Khoo Kongsi and Komtar.
Free Wi-Fi
8.1
Excellent
1186 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
253G-1-1, Wisma Soon, Jalan Burmah, George Town, Malaysia
Burmahtel is located in George Town and provides guests with free Wi-Fi. It is conveniently positioned for those wishing to discover the area's attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
7.6
Good
52 reviews
Location
2.6 km from city centre

Tips for booking hostels in George Town

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in George Town. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Cheapest month:April
Most expensive month:January
Average price in George Town:$25/night
Cheapest price found:$8/night
Cheapest day:Saturday
Most expensive day:Wednesday
$11 - $54
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$9 - $49
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated George Town hostels

Browse through properties in George Town that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 1,409 properties in George Town and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
These George Town properties are among the highest rated by our users. Learn why these hostels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.
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33, Stewart Lane, George Town, Malaysia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$16
Avg. per night
No. 35B & 35C, Jalan Mesjid, George Town, Malaysia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$18
Avg. per night
No.495E Jalan Penang, George Town, Malaysia
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$27
Avg. per night
7 Jalan Sungai Ujong, George Town, Malaysia
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle
$28
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in George Town

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78A Lorong Selamat, George Town, Malaysia
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$37
Avg. per night
211, Jalan Macalister, George Town, Malaysia
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$48
Avg. per night
11A Gottlieb Road Georgetown Georgetown, Tanjung Tokong, Malaysia
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$72
Avg. per night
George Town, Malaysia
11.0 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$119
Avg. per night
George Town, Malaysia
0.2 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$70
Avg. per night

Where to stay in George Town

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within George Town to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Use the map to find hostels in George Town that are close to the points of interest you'll be frequenting. Clicking on a hostel name will take you to a page with pricing, reviews, and more useful information.

Facts about staying in George Town

Find useful tips and insights about staying in George Town to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 28 March 2024.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in George Town?

    $26/night is an average price for a hostel in George Town throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in March is the most expensive month to book, and in March is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found George Town hostels for as low as $9/night. In general, George Town hostels for $23 or less are a good deal.

  • What’s the best hostel in George Town?

    Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in George Town is Apollo Inn. 795 users from HotelsCombined gave the Apollo Inn a 8.2/10 rating.

  • What hostel is closest to Penang Intl Airport?

    The closest George Town hostel to Penang Intl Airport is Dou Houz Georgetown, which is 14.1 km away.

  • Should I stay in a George Town hostel?

    Aside from the fact that George Town hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers in George Town.

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