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Our top choices for Penang Island hostels

A narrow alleyway with multiple hanging pendant lights, a wooden shuttered window, and a visible sign for 'KELIART'.

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$625
NT$771 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a chair.

2. A Cozy Club Penang

A Cozy Club Penang
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
The price is NT$584
NT$726 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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 25 - Oct 26
Muntri Inn by Soft Loft
A narrow corridor with tables and chairs, lanterns hanging from the ceiling, and posters on the walls.

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$485
NT$668 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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$308
NT$349 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
The 60
A building with a prominent sign for "Burma Hotel" and "Wisma Aisama."

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$909
NT$1,168 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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 23 - Oct 24
YMCA Penang
A person cutting a fruit, possibly a durian, on a table with newspapers underneath.

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$485
NT$668 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel
A room with a large mirror, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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$725
NT$799 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 21 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$349
Highest Price
NT$1,291