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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.

s
sugandha
From
India
It was Crystal clean. So perfect to stay. There was not an ounce of dust anywhere. Even the bathrooms were so clean despite being shared. I was sceptical of booking because I was traveling with my family. But in fact my parents loved the stay too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 455 reviews
Price from
US$20.08
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
Martin
From
Namibia
Wonderful hotel/hostel style stay. Staff are always available by message and extremely helpful, they do go the extra mile. Great common area. Homely feeling. Bathrooms very clean. Highly recommend. Great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,427 reviews
Price from
US$20.08
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.

E
EOA
From
United Arab Emirates
1. the location is near the mosque, easy to go everywhere, and very convenient. very cultural. 2. The room is super spotless, and the shared bathroom is very close to our room :) 3. Staff makes people feel very welcome:) Especially thanks to Joyce, who helped us manage the check-in time, and make sure the luggage stayed in a safe place, and they even helped us make a photocopy during our very short stay, surprise to get this help and very grateful 🥰
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 286 reviews
Price from
US$20.08
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.

z
zdenka
From
Slovakia
Nice and helpful stuff, great location, hot and cold water for free to refill! 👍 Recommend this place 🙂
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 545 reviews
Price from
US$20.08
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.

k
kübra
From
Turkey
Great location, very clean and the beds are super comfortable. The commen area has a cost vibe and the facilities are good enough for a relaxed stay. Highly recommend when you visit to Penang!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 386 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, 795 reviews
Price from
US$20.08
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, 290 reviews
Price from
US$22.51
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.

M
Martyna
From
Poland
The apartment is located in a great location. The facilities are simple. It was super clean and so far best accommodation I had in Malaysia on a low budget. The owners were also super nice. When we had an issue they quickly responded, helped and accommodated us. The owner also stepped by to check up on us and gave us a great list of recommendations for Penang.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Price from
US$20.08
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$24.32
1 night, 2 adults

23 Inn Queenbed Room with share bathroom

Simpang Ampat

Set within 17 km of Sunway Carnival Mall and 20 km of Penang Bridge, 23 Inn Queenbed Room with share bathroom offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Simpang Ampat.

a
alya
From
Malaysia
clean and so comfy, the owner also fast reply and wasy to deal
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$20.28
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$28.67
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 527 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, 224 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$26.48
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, 1,427 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$92.69
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 751 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$36.72
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 845 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$78.09
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 730 reviews
Beautiful, clean and peaceful hostel. Great location. Loved our stay here!
Guest review by
Aisling
Young couple