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Tony’s Guesthouse at Teluk Bahang in Batu Ferringhi provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a terrace. This guest house provides free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. When staying at the guest house, guests can use private entrance. Tony's guest house is a very nice place to stay! It is in a very calm place, no cars rushing around, just peace and harmony! :) The room I stayed in was basic, small but clean and nice with everything I needed in it. I am so glad I've booked a room with AC as it was very hot during the day and night. The shared bathroom and showers are simple but good. There is a common area-kitchen-dining-chill place which is absolutely cosy and awesome! Here you can cook your own meals, meet other guests ir just chill in the garden, hammocks. The most important - Tony is a very very nice and super helpful person, he helps with everything you need. He has even made the lists of activities, restaurants he recommends in the area for his guests! You can also order simple breakfast for really cheap and the meals are very tasty! Moreover, Tony is a super nice guy, very friendly and helpful in all the means!

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9
Superb
1,066 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Ren I Tang Heritage Inn is located in a restored building from the 1800s. Spanning an area of 3 shop house units, the property features free WiFi, a restaurant and small museum on the ground floor, which used to be a medical hall. Perfectly located in the heart of Little India, this hotel is a gorgeously renovated colonial building. The inside is SO cool, with careful treatment of the original features. The stairs are definitely to be taken carefully. The staff were all so lovely and helpful. Breakfast really was lovely, the kuih were so fresh and the fruit etc. The rooms are really great. We had one tub room and one loft room, both were awesome. I would gladly return to this hotel in the future.

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9.3
Superb
1,299 reviews
Price from
US$63
per night

At the guest house, the units have a desk. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the guest house, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Amability. Cleanless, Acomodation really comfortable

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9.3
Superb
105 reviews
Price from
US$44
per night

Situated in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach and 600 metres from 1st Avenue Penang, Melayu Villa by Aayu - 8 mins walk to Armenian St features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a shared lounge. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is less than 1 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. The guest house has family rooms. I had an amazing stay at Melayu Villa. The room was super clean and spacious, the bed very comfortable, and the location was perfect, so close to all of the main places in Georgetown, including so many amazing restaurants and cafes. The host was so great, super responsive and incredibly helpful with so many golden recommendations for restaurants and local spots. Absolutely recommend this place, just book it!!

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9.2
Superb
258 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the guest house, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar is less than 1 km from the guest house, while Penang Times Square is a 18-minute walk away. Penang International Airport is 14 km from the property. Super clean ,clean air-conditioned ( new clean air-condition) ceiling fan ,big room common clean kitchen with free sugar tea coffee bread and pastrys gift from Aayu team ,our toilet and bathroom was private but as described it was outside of our bedroom (worked perfect for us),the best location you can have in George town is definitely this place ,all places malls, central bus stop, Armenian street ,art street ,china street all are about 10 -20 minutes walk, excellent communication with the responsible of the heritage villa, although the neighbourhood is alive afternoon and night with music restaurants etc the heritage villa is peaceful and relax unless you sleep before 22:00 which there is a little bit of local singing noice ,after 22:00 is silent ,safe neighbourhood ,safe parking outside of the villa for bikes

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9.3
Superb
362 reviews
Price from
US$39
per night

With a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and slippers, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels.

A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house. An amazing place very well-located in the centre of Georgetown. It is very clean, very modern and with style. The staff and the owner are wonderful and very helpful.

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9.2
Superb
353 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

Located in George Town, 2 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Stewart - Stewart Ln, George Town provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. This recently renovated guest house is located 500 metres from Wonderfood Museum and 1.3 km from 1st Avenue Penang. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Staff were super-friendly and the place just had a really nice vibe to it without trying too hard. Excellent, they are extremely helpful and help with any questions with lots of suggestions on what to visit and see, eat in the city and its surroundings, the best advice and maps.

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9.3
Superb
676 reviews
Price from
US$39
per night

Located in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free WiFi and a shared kitchen. The property is around 2 km from Penang Times Square, 8.2 km from Straits Quay and 8.2 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. Penang Hill is 9.4 km from the guest house and Queensbay Mall is 12 km away. Howie was an amazing host - took me on a tour of the city and helped me pick out authentic Malaysian food to try. Location is great- walking distance to everything I wanted to see, and lots of food in the area. There are notes from other guests hung up, as well as a table of items up for grabs if you need to borrow something. Overall, very homey, would definitly stay again!

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9.5
Exceptional
526 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Nature Fruit Farm - Private Estate is located in Balik Pulau, 23 km from Penang Hill and 23 km from Taman Rimba Teluk Bahang. The property features mountain and river views, and is 18 km from Queensbay Mall. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Beautiful treed setting, lovely grounds and a beautiful family to greet you. All the comforts you need in a peaceful environment. Hope to return someday.

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9.1
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
US$68
per night

Situated in George Town, 2.3 km from Northam Beach and 500 metres from 1st Avenue Penang, My Guesthouse 109 - SELF CHECK IN features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, free bikes and a shared lounge. It is located less than 1 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and offers private check-in and check-out. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. The cats were very sweet and friendly. They sometimes try to sneak into the rooms though :)

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9.1
Superb
545 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

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