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Our top choices for Penang Island hostels

A balcony with a table set for dining, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a mountain in the distance.

1. A Cozy Club Penang

A Cozy Club Penang
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
The price is ₩24,126
₩29,997 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
A Cozy Club Penang
A narrow alleyway with multiple hanging pendant lights, a wooden shuttered window, and a visible sign for 'KELIART'.

2. The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel

The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (47 reviews)
"Excellent location, walkable to many places, very neat and clean rooms, helpful staff. Mr. Yaseen is super nice. Neighboring to a laundromat and a 24/7 Transmart. I have no objections. However they have wooden floors, if you are a light sleeper then that might be an issue for you"
United States
Muhammad Zarwan
The price is ₩25,816
₩31,819 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel
A hotel room with a wooden bed, a bedside table with a remote control, glasses, and a plant.

3. Muntri Inn by Soft Loft

Muntri Inn by Soft Loft
1.0 star property
Downtown George Town
The price is ₩23,627
₩29,455 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Muntri Inn by Soft Loft
A hotel room with two beds, a checkered floor, a large window with a view, and a desk with a lamp.

4. The 60

The 60
1.0 star property
Downtown George Town
5.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"no elevator for 4 levels noisy"
United States
Peter
The price is ₩16,237
₩18,206 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The 60
A narrow corridor with tables and chairs, lanterns hanging from the ceiling, and posters on the walls.

5. Dou Houz - Hostel

Dou Houz - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (21 reviews)
"Good location and great staff"
Canada
Patrick
The price is ₩19,622
₩27,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Dou Houz - Hostel
A building with a prominent sign for "Burma Hotel" and "Wisma Aisama."

6. Burmahtel - Hotel

Burmahtel - Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
7.0 out of 10, Good, (39 reviews)
"Parking a bit tight, its underground. Lifts are confusing at first with no proper labeling. Huge and clean room, basic amenities. Small window. "
Malaysia
Azhan
The price is ₩37,544
₩48,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Burmahtel - Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and pillows, a dark headboard, and a patterned wallpaper.

7. Island Hostel Bayan Lepas Airport

Island Hostel Bayan Lepas Airport
2.0 star property
Bayan Lepas
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (6 reviews)
"Nice property "
Malaysia
Low
The price is ₩30,311
₩33,405 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Island Hostel Bayan Lepas Airport
A multi-story hotel named "Victoria Inn" with a classic architectural style, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.

8. Victoria Inn

Victoria Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
6.8 out of 10, (42 reviews)
"Good location, very near Jetty. Clean rooms."
Thailand
Somjate
The price is ₩37,101
₩44,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Victoria Inn
A person cutting a durian fruit on a table with newspapers underneath.

9. Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel

Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (49 reviews)
"The staff treated me as a family member. I loved my stay at Cocoa Mews. "
Canada
Robert
The price is ₩20,024
₩27,566 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel
A room with a large mirror, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

10. Red Inn Court - Hostel

Red Inn Court - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
6.8 out of 10, (79 reviews)
"Had own air conditioned room with bathroom. Great location"
Canada
Naomi
The price is ₩21,657
₩27,761 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Red Inn Court - Hostel
A spacious indoor corridor with tiled floors, potted plants, and multiple fans on the walls.

11. YMCA Penang

YMCA Penang
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
7.2 out of 10, Good, (74 reviews)
"Pharmacy within premises. Drinking water machines. "
Malaysia
Hwa
The price is ₩45,191
₩57,263 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
YMCA Penang
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Top Penang Island Hotel Reviews

PARKROYAL Penang Resort

PARKROYAL Penang Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast selection was very good and delicious. We had lunch at the Italian restaurant, and it was very good too."
Noor Faezah 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
PARKROYAL Penang Resort

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Penang Island Hostels information

Number of reviews
276
Accommodation
35 Hostels
Lowest Price
₩18,206
Highest Price
₩57,263