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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.

J
James
From
Ireland
We loved our stay here. Everything you could need and more. Great value for money. Very comfortable and plenty of bathrooms available. Lovely personal touches from the note left in your room, earplugs and toothbrush set and lovely local bread. Shane was incredibly helpful via what’s app and Desmond was so helpful on the morning of our checkout! Both very friendly and would love to stay here again!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 455 reviews
Price from
US$20.09
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.

Y
Yara
From
Egypt
It's very spacious, clean, and the pods offered a lot of privacy. There's free washing machines and drying racks for laundry which is very helpful. The kitchen is very clean and appliances are new. It's a perfect stay really.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
Price from
US$34.34
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.

E
Emma Duyck
From
Cambodia
I had a very nice stay at Aayu Chulia, the location was just perfect, the facilities were very clean and new, the couple managing the place is very lovely and helpful. The shared bathroom was very clean as well. Everything was perfect! I would highly recommend it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,424 reviews
Price from
US$20.09
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.

A
Annalena
From
Germany
The hostel staff was very welcoming and kind. They also prepared an itinerary for us, which was really nice! There is free water, coffee… The rooms are clean and have everything they need. The bathroom facilities were also clean. We lost something there and the staff was so kind and sent it to us all the way to Kuala Lumpur - all in all, very good price-performance ratio, nice staff and cozy environment.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews
Price from
US$14.35
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.

C
Cindy
From
Australia
Really nice place to stay at, love how the building stays true to its heritage. I was impressed with the orderly process that they have to check guests in, and how conveniently located it is to many main streets in Georgetown. They also really generously let me store my luggage when I arrived early. Unlike other reviews, noise was not an issue for me; it was just typical external background noise. Many thanks Aayu Homes.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 542 reviews
Price from
US$20.09
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.

C
Chun Lok
From
Hong Kong
The location is 11 out of 10, and the room is comfy as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 384 reviews
Price from
US$17.66
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.

A
Alen
From
Slovenia
Lovely hostel with private rooms with ventilation and AC in each, central location, clean and well equiped. Hosts even left some fresh local bread to try.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 794 reviews
Price from
US$20.09
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...

J
Jonas Bučelis
From
Lithuania
friendly and always helpful host
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews
Price from
US$22.52
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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Price from
US$14.35
1 night, 2 adults

39 Love Lane - Smart Intelligent Inn Georgetown

George Town

1.9 km from Northam Beach, 39 Love Lane - Smart Intelligent Inn Georgetown is set in George Town and features air-conditioned rooms.

L
Linda
From
Jersey
Fabulous hotel. Central in Georgetown historic zone but off the main road and very quiet. Spotlessly clean with a very attentive and helpful staff member on duty. Nice shower room and towels / linen is new Secure door codes at ground floor and in the rooms make you feel safe and are not too tricky to remember We liked it so much we extended our stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$24.33
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$25.10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 526 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, 215 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, 223 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$22.39
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 199 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$26.49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 792 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, 169 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$30.99
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,424 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$92.72
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 750 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$73.44
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 846 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$78.11
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 733 reviews
Beautiful, clean and peaceful hostel. Great location. Loved our stay here!
Guest review by
Aisling
Young couple