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Universiti Sains Malaysia - Penang, Malaysia
11 Dec — 12 Dec2
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Cheapest hotels near Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang

Discover affordable stays in Universiti Sains Malaysia that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Universiti Sains Malaysia can be found for as low as $29 per night. There is currently one property in Universiti Sains Malaysia that can be booked for this price. M Qube Hotel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Universiti Sains Malaysia. Price data was last updated on 4 December 2024
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22 A,B,C&D, Jalan Aziz Ibrahim, Kampung Sungai Nibong, Gelugor, Malaysia
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
$29
Avg. per night
Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Gelugor, Malaysia
3.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$36
Avg. per night
572, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, George Town, Malaysia
8.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$41
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Universiti Sains Malaysia

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22 A,B,C&D, Jalan Aziz Ibrahim, Kampung Sungai Nibong, Gelugor, Malaysia
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
$29
Avg. per night
Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Gelugor, Malaysia
3.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$36
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Universiti Sains Malaysia

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About Universiti Sains Malaysia

Universiti Sains Malaysia or USM specialises in several scientific disciplines. It is located across three academic campuses with 17 research centres. The main campus is on the eastern side of the island of Penang, Malaysia. Two further campuses are situated on the mainland in Kelantan and Nibong Tebal.

The university offers courses in natural sciences, medical sciences and technology with further courses available in social sciences. These subjects include humanities, arts and education. The main campus in Penang includes the USM School of Distance Education, School of Industrial Technology and the Institute of Postgraduate Studies. The popular schooling system supports a vast array of extracurricular activities which allows students to become acquainted outside the classroom. The main campus facilities include a museum, bookshop, pavilions and a fine art gallery. A short car ride away is Georgetown. The city offers vibrant street art, ancient temples, shopping malls, galleries and museums which are free to peruse. Venturing inland from the Universiti Sains Malaysia to Air Itam, visitors can see one of Penang’s national treasures, KekLok Si Temple. Known as one of the finest temple complexes in Southeast Asia, it is home to magnificent images of Buddha, carvings, murals and sculptures. Travellers can admire the decorative elements of temple halls, archways and pagodas.

It is possible to walk around the university’s main campus, as most school buildings are close to one another. Buses operate around the local area to Jalan Sungai Dua just outside campus. Bus services frequently run from Georgetown and Penang International Airport to the University. If travelling from the mainland, ferries operate from Pengkalan Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal with a journey time of just over an hour. Visitors with rental cars can travel on the E36 from the mainland over Penang Bridge. The bridge is approximately 30 kilometres in length, and its exit point brings visitors close to the university. Taxis and a limited number of Uber services are available on the island.

Universiti Sains Malaysia was established in 1969 and was the second university in the country. It first opened on borrowed premises in the district of Gelugor. In 1971, it moved to its present site approximately 13 kilometres south of Georgetown. The university specialises all disciplines of science and offers courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to over 28,000 students.

Facts about staying in Universiti Sains Malaysia

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  • What are the best hotels near Universiti Sains Malaysia?

    Universiti Sains Malaysia is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is M Qube Hotel, which has a current rating of 8.4.

  • What is a good hotel near Waikiki Beach?

    A good hotel close to Waikiki Beach is Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort (rated 7.8/10 from 5,351 reviews).

  • What is a good hotel in Universiti Sains Malaysia near Denarau Island?

    Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa is the hotel close to Denarau Island that is most recommended by HotelsCombined users, with 2,523 reviews rating it at 8.1/10.

  • Is there a good hotel near Times Square?

    If you’re looking for good hotels near Times Square, consider The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel (rated 7.7 over 7,803 reviews).

  • How much do hotels in Universiti Sains Malaysia cost?

    The average price of a hotel in Universiti Sains Malaysia is $12 per night, based on the last 3 days’ data.

  • How much is a cheap hotel near Universiti Sains Malaysia?

    Prices for Universiti Sains Malaysia hotels have been found for as low as $12/night over the last 3 days.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Universiti Sains Malaysia?

    The most popular landmarks in Universiti Sains Malaysia are Waikiki Beach (in Honolulu), Denarau Island (in Nadi), and Times Square (in New York) according to our user data. If you plan to visit any of these, we recommend finding a hotel nearby to cut down on travel time.

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