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Aayu Beach St - George Town Penang

George Town

Situated in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Beach St - George Town Penang features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

C
Chowhdury Mohammed Mezbah
From
Bangladesh
Lovely place, great location, neat and clean, super friendly staff, good room space, comfy bed and the special locally baked fresh bread was exceptional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews
Price from
US$16.78
1 night, 2 adults

Sogor Female Dormitory

George Town

Set in George Town, less than 1 km from Northam Beach, Sogor Female Dormitory offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

V
Victoria
From
Australia
Wow, what an incredible experience. This was by far the best shared dorm/ hostel experience I've had. The place is incredibly clean and the showers are really nice. It was overall an extremely comfortable stay. The staff are really responsive to messages and go above and beyond to make sure you're happy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Price from
US$33.89
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Pantai - George Town, Penang

George Town

Situated in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Pantai - George Town, Penang features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

k
keith
From
Malaysia
The room and facilities were clean. For us, earplugs were not necessary but appreciated that they were provided.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
Price from
US$16.78
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Chulia - Chulia St, George Town

George Town

Located within 1.8 km of Penang Times Square and 7.7 km of Straits Quay, Aayu Chulia - Chulia St, George Town features rooms in George Town.

M
Melisa
From
Argentina
Aayu Chulia is at a perfect location, near the main attractions, food stalls, and pubs. It seems the place has been renovated so most the facilities are new, super neat and clean. Beds are comfortable,and the staff is really hospitable and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,413 reviews
Price from
US$17.71
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Seckchuan - 3 mins walk to Love Lane

George Town

Set within 2.2 km of Northam Beach and 700 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Aayu Seckchuan - 3 mins walk to Love Lane offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

S
SUMIN
From
South Korea
The staff were very kind, and the room was very clean. It was close to the main tourist attractions, so I could walk around. The price is also very low.😀
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews
Price from
US$16.78
1 night, 2 adults

The Terraces by Aayu - 2 mins walk to Chulia Street

George Town

Situated in George Town, 2.2 km from Northam Beach, The Terraces by Aayu - 2 mins walk to Chulia Street features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

Y
Yoana
From
Bulgaria
Great value for the money and perfect location to explore Georgetown
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 528 reviews
Price from
US$11.98
1 night, 2 adults

Pine Armenian

George Town

Pine Armenian is set in George Town, within 2.4 km of Northam Beach and 1.8 km of Penang Times Square.

E
Elisa
From
France
The place is very cosy, rooms and bathroom are clean, people were quiet and respectful, the staff was very responsive and helpful. Strategic place. Kitchenette is provided with water and hot water. Really good value
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 365 reviews
Price from
US$17.43
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Muntri - 4 mins to Chulia St George Town

George Town

Situated 1.7 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Muntri - 4 mins to Chulia St George Town features rooms with air conditioning in George Town.

S
Sandy
From
Philippines
The place to stay for your stay in Georgetown, perfect location near everything; great staff very attentive, comfortable bed; i slept like a baby, they provide all what you need and it s quiet at night, i end up extending 3 times my stay:
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 776 reviews
Price from
US$11.98
1 night, 2 adults

Nice Inn

George Town

Located in George Town, within 1.3 km of Northam Beach and 700 metres of Penang Times Square, Nice Inn provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

A
Anastasia Rachel
From
Malaysia
The place is clean, neat and tidy. The staff are friendly and go all out to make your stay comfortable. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews
Price from
US$22.22
1 night, 2 adults

YMCA Penang

George Town

Situated within 1.6 km of Northam Beach and 1.7 km of Penang Times Square, YMCA Penang features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

r
rubni
From
Malaysia
Very clean and staff was friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
US$41.56
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$24.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 512 reviews
Good hostel, nice staff. Nice localisation, close to the city center. Cheap, beds very comfortable. Clean.
Guest review by
Judith
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
The best hostel i have seen ever :) everything was great ..the sttaf very kind and prpfessional Clean and quiet place ...good atmosphere I highly recommended this hostel
Guest review by
Ali
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
MK, the owner, was so kind and welcoming. My bus was cancelled and I didn't end up arriving until much later than originally planned. MK waited up for me and greeted me in the rain. He was a great person to have a conversation with, too. The facilities are nice and clean and the air con is cold! Also, in a convenient location, I could get everything I needed within walking distance. I felt safe as a solo female backpacker.
Guest review by
Taylor
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$18.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews
- The bus stop to the center is at 2 minutes walking from the hostel - Good and cheap restaurants near the hostel - A/C in the room - Cosy bed - Clean room
Guest review by
Alice
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$30.99
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 799 reviews
Great location, near Little India. There's a personal storage locker at the front of the bed. Bed is comfy & cozy, aircon is cold. There are multiple shared bathrooms, come with heated water, slightly tight space, liquid soap available. Breakfast available at 8.30am, sometimes earlier. Self serve, toast, free flow of coffee & tea. Love the juicy watermelon. :) Friendly staffs. I would recommend this place to young ppl & travellers for a budget stay. Value for money. Will book again :)
Guest review by
Siew Ping
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
the idea about the hostel which is only for females. you just feel comfortable and safe . it's 20 min walk to komtar bus station. bus to batu ferringhi pass by the hotel . it's very clean and the staff and so friendly. Area is safe at night .
Guest review by
RG khaw
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$27.32
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,413 reviews
I had an amazing experience at aayu chulia. The hostel's homey atmosphere, clean facilities exceeded my expectations. The host went above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay, providing valuable local tips and creating a welcoming environment. I highly recommend Aayu chulia for an unforgettable and budget-friendly accommodation option
Guest review by
Kaze
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$91.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 741 reviews
I stayed in both a private room and dormitory. Great location, friendly staff, high quality mattresses, powerful A/C and clean. They clean everyday. They have a facilities room with free water (hot and cold) and a fridge. You can hang out with friends on the beanbags or sit on the bar stools and work on your computer as they have plug sockets. And 24/7 security/reception cover. The staff had great recommendations too.
Guest review by
Paige
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$48.01
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 838 reviews
Great location, not far from everywhere you want to go, nice staff and clean comfortable hostel
Guest review by
Amelia
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$44.93
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 755 reviews
Beautiful, clean and peaceful hostel. Great location. Loved our stay here!
Guest review by
Aisling
Young couple