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Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel

2.0 star property
Downtown George Town's vibrant energy awaits just steps from this hostel's peaceful garden patio - the perfect balance of excitement and relaxation

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Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel, in Downtown George Town, offers a quiet retreat with a garden and library. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, terrace views, or TV in the lobby. Its central location consistently earns praise from visitors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Private Bathroom) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Private Bathroom)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 12-Bed) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 12-Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (1 Bed in 4-Bed) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (1 Bed in 4-Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Downtown George Town, a neighborhood in George Town, is home to Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel. KOMTAR and Penang Hill are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at City Stadium or Penang Youth and Sports Complex. Visit our George Town travel guide
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Map
53, Love Lane, George Town, Penang, 10200

What's nearby

  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion showing interior views
    Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Padang Kota Lama or simply called The Padang, is the parade ground and playing field created by the British colonials in the civic district of George Town
    Padang Kota Lama
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • KOMTAR showing a skyscraper, a city and city views
    KOMTAR
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral
    30 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Mugshot
    2 min walk
  • WHEELER'S
    1 min walk
  • Micke's Place
    1 min walk
  • Old Trafford Burger
    1 min walk
  • Hurry Hari
    2 min walk

About this property

Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel

Hostel near KOMTAR
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library at Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A TV in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 15 2024 to November 14 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Old Penang Guesthouse Hostel George Town
Old Penang Guesthouse Hostel
Old Penang Guesthouse George Town
Old Penang Guesthouse
Old Penang house Hostel Georg
Old Penang Hostel George Town
Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel George Town
Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site and KOMTAR. Goddess of Mercy Temple and Han Jiang Ancestral Temple are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful building. Adequate Everything

Beautiful building. Adequate everything.We were in a private room, so it might be different in the dorms, but we had no complaints. Good quality air-conditioning. Decent shower. Easy stay. Nice reception people.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb accommodation

Superb hostel. Good sized private room, very clean. Shared bathroom/ toilets were also very clean whenever we used them over our six night stay. Breakfast better than expected, cereal, toast & fruit options. Complimentary tea & coffee available all day too. Location superb & friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

PAPONTHANAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this hostel

It's very convenient for out going to see all around George Town and outside of city. Nice staff, everyone are kind, friendly and prompt to help. but one thing need to be aware due to closed of hostel is pub especially weekend night the noising is so loud. it might be disturbing your sleeping time but just only second floor in 2 first room. overall is very great for me. I really love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bien située, beaucoup de bus passent à proximité ce qui permet de faire les visites à moindre coût Petit déjeuner continental parfait avec des fruits Personnel attentif Bâtiment très sympa et original
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute guesthouse in a great location

Great location, nice and helpful staff! It was a little bit noisy at night from the music outside. It was very clean and included a simple breakfast which was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Nine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Meget larm i gaden om aftenen!!!

Det var et dejligt værelse og super location - men Mega meget larm fra gaden om aftenen/ natten. Kun sjovt hvis msn selv ville feste. Var der en nat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel accueillant et bien situé.

Séjour de 2 nuits seulement. J'ai retrouvé une atmosphère de mes belles années de voyage en Asie. Un accueil sympathique, de bons conseils sur les visites touristiques et autres informations pratiques.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Decent place to stay. Very thin walls, but a good location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent

A good, convenient location. Friendly staff, clean accommodation, free toast breakfast each morning. The walls are paper thin, so street traffic noise and a crying baby in the room next door kept us up. Only one shower and toilet downstairs so a bit of a line when it’s busy there. Other than that, a nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018