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Hostels in George Town

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

Most booked hostels in George Town and surrounding area in the past month

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 515 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 429 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,389 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 752 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 496 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 804 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 340 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in George Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews

No credit card needed to book these hostels in George Town and nearby

Penang Heritage Home

George Town
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Providing free WiFi, Penang Heritage Home offers rooms in George Town, a 4-minute walk from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 500 yards from 1st Avenue Penang.

14 Ceylon Lane

George Town
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Fair - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

14 Ceylon Lane is located in George Town, 1.1 miles from Wonderfood Museum and a 16-minute walk from Penang Times Square.

Some Place Else

George Town
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews

Located in George Town, 1.1 miles from Northam Beach, Some Place Else provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

Homs Female Hostel

George Town
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews

Located in George Town, 1.3 miles from Northam Beach, Homs Female Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

246housecafe

George Town
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
Fair - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

246housecafe is located in George Town, a 7-minute walk from Northam Beach and 1.6 miles from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar.

From $18.01 per night

Save money on hostels in George Town and nearby – budget options available

Pink Cabana Hotel

George Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews

Strategically located in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Wassup Youth Hostel offers accommodations in Penang.

From $99.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 831 reviews

Located in George Town and within a 17-minute walk of Northam Beach, Swing & Pillows - Penang Road, Georgetown Penang has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

From $43.08 per night

Great Shanghai Guesthouse

George Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

Located within a 14-minute walk of 1st Avenue Penang and 0.9 miles of Penang Times Square, Great Shanghai Guesthouse has rooms in George Town.

From $47.65 per night

Tido Hostel Penang

George Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 729 reviews

Featuring free WiFi, Tido Hostel Penang offers accommodations in George Town. Every room includes a shared bathroom. You will find a shared lounge at the property. You can play darts at the hostel.

From $85.77 per night

Star Lodge

George Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Located within 1.1 miles of Northam Beach and a 9-minute walk of Wonderfood Museum, Star Lodge provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

From $47.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 785 reviews

Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street is located in George Town, 1.5 miles from Northam Beach and a 17-minute walk from Penang Times Square.

From $36.24 per night

YMCA Penang

George Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews

Located within a 19-minute walk of Northam Beach and 1.1 miles of Penang Times Square, YMCA Penang has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

From $63.11 per night

Minima 8

George Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

Offering free WiFi, Minima 8 offers accommodations in George Town, 2.3 miles from Penang Times Square and 2.5 miles from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar.

From $88.62 per night

Great access to the city center. Check these hostels in George Town and nearby

KITA Hostel

George Town
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Located within a 12-minute walk of Northam Beach and half a mile of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, KITA Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

From $25.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

Located within a 17-minute walk of Northam Beach and half a mile of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, SS TWO Hostel Penang has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

From $25.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews

Located in George Town, a 17-minute walk from Northam Beach, SS HOSTEL PENANG has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

From $25.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

Located in George Town and within a 19-minute walk of Northam Beach, Color Mixed Home Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

From $23.49 per night

Red Inn Court

George Town
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 804 reviews

Located in George Town, 1.4 miles from Northam Beach, Red Inn Court has rooms with air conditioning.

From $21.20 per night

The 60

George Town
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 496 reviews

Located 1.7 miles from Northam Beach, The 60 provides rooms with air conditioning in George Town.

From $24.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Located within 1.2 miles of Northam Beach and 1.6 miles of Penang Botanic Gardens, Cheerful Guesthouse #Adventist#BudgetStay provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

From $18.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews

Located in George Town, 2.2 miles from 1st Avenue Penang, PANCHOR 6 HOSTEL provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

From $19.43 per night

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