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Located within 2.1 km of Northam Beach and 600 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Homs Female Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.2 km from 1st Avenue Penang. The beds were soooo comfortable, and they were real beds not bunk beds, the roof was very high, and the sleeping room was clean, for the showers the water was hot,and they were cleaned regularily, and the socialising room looked like a phenomenal pinterest room for me, it has a variety of beautiful collected stuff, woody furniture everywhere, and beautiful peranakan tiles and design, booklets about penang and a collection of books, and a piano, a working one. I enjoyed staying in the socialising room, to the point that I started thinking that I should buy a house similar to that and settle there, The owner was so kind and helpful, and he came regularly to clean the house, and the location of the hostel was perfect close to anything you may ever need. I just loved this house, it felt like a real warm home, not a mere hostel, and I met lots of sweet girls there, what a wonderful experience! I wish there were more only females hostels like this one in every city.

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9.3
Superb
223 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

Located within 1.7 km of Northam Beach and 800 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Some Place Else provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.1 km from 1st Avenue Penang.

At the hostel, each room is equipped with a desk. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Some Place Else also offer a city view. This was my first time staying in a hostel, and honestly, Some Place Else exceeded every expectation—it was even better than staying at a hotel. The entire space is modern, clean, and clearly designed with love and attention to detail. As a solo traveler, I often feel a bit lonely on the road, but that wasn’t the case here. The hostel offers social activities every night, making it super easy to meet people. I made friends by my second night! It’s truly a great place to connect with other travelers from all over the world. The beds were comfortable and spotless, with great lighting and excellent air quality. Bathrooms and showers are ALWAYS clean, with hot and cold water available around the clock. Despite the social atmosphere, the vibe was calm and relaxing when you needed downtime. I especially loved the co-working space, kitchen and rooftop—perfect spots to unwind alone or hang out with new friends. The location is also ideal, right in the heart of Georgetown. I’m already planning to come back just to stay here again. Can’t recommend it enough—Some Place Else is a gem!

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9.2
Superb
215 reviews

All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Aayu Beach St - George Town Penang also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also boast a city view. We stayed at 2 different Aayu locations while in Penang and this one was our favorite! It's a bit more quiet near Beach Street, which we enjoyed. The location was really good, near to the jetties and food markets. Wi-Fi was good, the bed was comfortable, and the room had plenty of space. There were plenty of bathrooms around, filtered water in the kitchen, and a nice area to hang out in. They also send you some great recommendations for food and sights to see upon arrival.

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9.1
Superb
452 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Set in George Town, less than 1 km from Northam Beach, Sogor Female Dormitory offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. The property is around 1.8 km from 1st Avenue Penang, 2.9 km from Wonderfood Museum and 1.7 km from Penang Times Square. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.4 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi. At Sogor Female Dormitory the rooms come with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Excellent female dormitory with perfectly planned each and every need of you with micro care. Extraordinary clean. Extremely safe for solo travelers of any age. Your each need is fulfilled better than any so called big budget facilities. Easy check in and check out

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9.4
Superb
168 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of city, Bitterswiit Ladies Hostel is set in George Town, 2 km from Northam Beach. The property is located 7.9 km from Straits Quay, 7.9 km from Penang Botanic Gardens and 10 km from Penang Hill. The property is non-smoking and is situated 600 metres from Wonderfood Museum. the best chill vibey hostel ever!!

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9.2
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

Amore Stay is situated in George Town, 10 km from Penang Hill and 12 km from Queensbay Mall. The property is around 1.8 km from Penang Times Square, 7.9 km from Straits Quay and 7.9 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. The property is non-smoking and is set 2 km from Northam Beach.

At the hostel, all rooms include a shared bathroom with a shower. Clean, tidy, comfortable, quiet, modern with all necessary facilities. Dorms have no windows but it did not bother me as they are spacious enough. AC works perfectly. Communication with the staff was smooth and helpful.

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9
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
US$14
per night

Situated in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Pantai - George Town, Penang features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. The property is located 1.6 km from Penang Times Square, 8.2 km from Straits Quay and 8.5 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Wonderfood Museum, 1st Avenue Penang and Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. Penang International Airport is 14 km from the property. The room and facilities were clean. For us, earplugs were not necessary but appreciated that they were provided.

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9
Superb
33 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

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. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.1 km from Northam Beach.

Guest rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. The rooms at Aayu Chulia - Chulia St, George Town have air conditioning and a desk. A very nice place, and you got more than expected for the amount of money. It was always clean everywhere. You got all you needed to stay, towels, fresh sheets and more. It was also located perfectly in Georgetown!

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8.7
Fabulous
1,420 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

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. The property is situated 7.8 km from Straits Quay, 7.8 km from Penang Botanic Gardens and 9.3 km from Penang Hill. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi. Friendly and accommodating staff. Really comfortable place and in a great location. We appreciate the complimentary coffee, water, and bread.

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8.8
Fabulous
281 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

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. The property is located 1.7 km from Penang Times Square, 7.8 km from Straits Quay and 7.8 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also boast free WiFi. Great value for the money and perfect location to explore Georgetown

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8.8
Fabulous
538 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

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