What is the cost of a hostel in George Town?

€16/night is an average price for a hostel in George Town throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in May 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 €5/night. In general, George Town hostels for €14 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in George Town?

Based on our data, Apollo Inn is the best George Town hostel, with a rating of 8.3/10 from 987 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Penang Intl Airport?

Dou Houz Georgetown is the nearest hostel in George Town to Penang Intl Airport, at a distance of 14.1 km.

What is the most popular hostel in George Town closest to Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion?

The most popular hostel in George Town that’s close to Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is Red Inn Court. Just 0.6 km separate Red Inn Court from Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, the city’s most popular attraction. 1,207 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Red Inn Court a score of 7.6/10.

Should I stay in a George Town hostel?

Staying in a George Town hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in George Town tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.

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Popular hostels in George Town

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Ymca Penang

211, Jalan Macalister, George Town, Malaysia

Occupying a central Georgetown location, the YMCA Penang is just a 5-minute drive from the many attractions in the heritage city of Penang. It houses 2 dining options. The YMCA features air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV, coffee making facilities and an attached bathroom with hot showers. The YMCA Penang is within a 4 km radius of the Botanic Gardens, Gurney Drive, Komtar and Hawkers’ Food Paradise. Penang Airport is a 30-minute drive away. We serve simple breakfast.

Free Wi-Fi

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7.9

Good

375 reviews

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2.2 km from city centre

€27

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Kooning

78 Lebuh Campbell, George Town, Malaysia

Kooning features air-conditioned guest accommodation in George Town, 1.8 km from Northam Beach, 800 metres from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and less than 1 km from Wonderfood Museum. It is set less than 1 km from 1st Avenue Penang and offers luggage storage space. Penang Botanic Gardens is 7.4 km away and Penang Hill is 9.1 km from the guest house. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony. Dining options are available close to the guest house. Penang Times Square is 1.5 km from Kooning, while Straits Quay is 7.4 km away. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 15 km from the accommodation.

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8.1

Excellent

1347 reviews

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0.2 km from city centre

€23

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Burmahtel Hotel

253G-1-1, Wisma Soon, Jalan Burmah, George Town, Malaysia

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as an LED TV and air conditioning. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, rollaway beds, and tour/ticket assistance.

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7.4

Good

78 reviews

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2.6 km from city centre

€32

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Cheapest month:	March
Most expensive month:	May
Average price in George Town:	€16/night
Cheapest price found:	€5/night
Cheapest day:	Sunday
Most expensive day:	Friday

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