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Our top choices for Penang Island hostels

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by various potted plants.

1. The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel

The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (49 reviews)
"Lovely aesthetics Great amenities Sweet spot location Cool staff Awesome mini cafe Personal con : can get too hot in the common area upstairs"
Australia
Princessdee
The price is NT$629
NT$775 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel
A small, enclosed shower area with a handheld showerhead, a control unit, and a tiled floor.

2. A Cozy Club Penang

A Cozy Club Penang
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
The price is NT$587
NT$730 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
A Cozy Club Penang
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, an air conditioning unit, and a door.

3. Muntri Inn by Soft Loft

Muntri Inn by Soft Loft
1.0 star property
Downtown George Town
The price is NT$612
NT$756 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Muntri Inn by Soft Loft
A narrow hallway with bicycles, a staircase, and a brick wall.

4. Dou Houz - Hostel

Dou Houz - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (21 reviews)
"Good location and great staff"
Canada
Patrick
The price is NT$505
NT$691 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Dou Houz - Hostel
A hotel room with two beds, a checkered floor, a large window with a view, and a desk with a lamp.

5. The 60

The 60
1.0 star property
Downtown George Town
5.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"no elevator for 4 levels noisy"
United States
Peter
The price is NT$310
NT$351 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
The 60
A multi-story hotel with a prominent cinema sign, multiple ground-level shops, and a busy street with cars.

6. Burmahtel - Hotel

Burmahtel - Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
7.0 out of 10, Good, (39 reviews)
"Parking a bit tight, its underground. Lifts are confusing at first with no proper labeling. Huge and clean room, basic amenities. Small window. "
Malaysia
Azhan
The price is NT$911
NT$1,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Burmahtel - Hotel
A spacious indoor corridor with tiled floors, potted plants, and multiple fans on the walls.

7. YMCA Penang

YMCA Penang
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
7.2 out of 10, Good, (74 reviews)
"Pharmacy within premises. Drinking water machines. "
Malaysia
Hwa
The price is NT$1,013
NT$1,291 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
YMCA Penang
A covered outdoor area with a table, chairs, and potted plants.

8. Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel

Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (49 reviews)
"The staff treated me as a family member. I loved my stay at Cocoa Mews. "
Canada
Robert
The price is NT$488
NT$672 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a ceiling fan, and two windows with curtains.

9. Red Inn Court - Hostel

Red Inn Court - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
6.8 out of 10, (79 reviews)
"Had own air conditioned room with bathroom. Great location"
Canada
Naomi
The price is NT$528
NT$676 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Red Inn Court - Hostel
A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and pillows, a dark headboard, and a patterned wallpaper.

10. Island Hostel Bayan Lepas Airport

Island Hostel Bayan Lepas Airport
2.0 star property
Bayan Lepas
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (6 reviews)
"Nice property "
Malaysia
Low
The price is NT$731
NT$805 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Island Hostel Bayan Lepas Airport
A multi-story hotel named "Victoria Inn" with a classic architectural style, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.

11. Victoria Inn

Victoria Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
6.8 out of 10, (42 reviews)
"Good location, very near Jetty. Clean rooms."
Thailand
Somjate
The price is NT$744
NT$894 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Victoria Inn
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Top Penang Island Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly staff and wonderful amenities."
Ian 6-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

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Penang Island Hostels information

Number of reviews
278
Accommodation
36 Hostels
Lowest Price
NT$351
Highest Price
NT$1,291