The 10 best Hostels hotel in Penang Island, Malaysia

May 19, 2023 Jacquiline Darosa

Famed throughout Asia for its heady mix of eastern cultures, Penang Island is Malaysia’s prime melting pot. Roadside vendors serve some of the world’s best street food; its national parks offer white-sand beaches and wildlife; and UNESCO-listed George Town is full of colorful heritage houses.
Restaurants in Penang Island

1. Roomies Suites

1-9b Eden Parade 1 Jalan Sungai Emas, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island 11100 Malaysia
Excellent
35%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 60 reviews

Roomies Suites

Hotel grade rooms designed to provide holiday makers with affordable yet comfortable rooms. Each suite is equipped with queen/king/loft rooms, super fast Wifi, complimentary water/coffee/tea, complimentary breakfast, ironing services, and laundry services.

Don’t judge a book by its cover

Reviewed By ch00sen1

The building where the room is placed is very dodgy. However the moment u step in to their hotel you will be amazed with Service, friendliness,design and cleanliness. Very well managed and amazed how a small space can be managed such a way. Breakfast is prepared internally no option but I think it’s fine. Coffee is free flow. Would recommend this place

2. Rope Walk Guest House

78 Jalan Pintal Tali, George Town, Penang Island 10100 Malaysia
Excellent
47%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
6%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 89 reviews

Rope Walk Guest House

An exquisite guest house located in the heart of our Pearl of Orient with a historical building/structure that Penang folks used to live. An experience that collaborates with our modern creative designers will unwind your discovering trip on this cultural and beautiful island.

Perfect

Reviewed By Kruiza

Stayed here twice in dorm room (downstairs 6 bed room). Perfect place to stay. Great staff they try to meet your every need and they give great advice. Special recognition to miss Shelia very helpful. Recommend staying here great central location.

3. YMCA Penang

211 Macalister Road, George Town, Penang Island 10400 Malaysia
Excellent
8%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
32%
Poor
6%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 84 reviews

YMCA Penang

YMCA of Penang has just completed refurbishing their guest rooms on the East Wing & ready for the year end Christmas season. Room guest can now look forward to the well appointed room with brand- new appearance; bedding & mattresses, lighting, en-suite bathroom; now appear chic and modern looking. In-room amenities also feature flat screen TV with USB charging port for your devices apart from kettle for coffee making use & guest's convenience.

Good

Reviewed By YL S

Clean and good respons from the worker. They ready to help us. The restaurant they have in 1st floor is quite delicious too. Maybe the breakfast menu need more variant so the visitor who stays for 3 or more days still can enjoy it.

4. Kooning

78 Campbell Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
Excellent
75%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

Kooning

Kooning is a modern contemporary compact hotel with a nostalgic touch, set in a heritage building listed under Penang’s UNESCO Heritage site, Kooning has since been given a facelift, with the renovations designed and styled by local talents. You can expect stylish and spacious rooms with a contemporary vibe, along with comfortable and welcoming community.

Great place!

Reviewed By flosventure

I can highly recommend this place! It's very safe as you need your card for many doors. It's very modern and the staff is fun and friendly. The room was very clean, super comfy, and had everything I needed.

5. Sunny Side

27 Lebuh Chulia, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
Excellent
59%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 32 reviews

Sunny Side

Whether you're a tourist or traveling on business, Chuliaracks is a great choice for accommodation when visiting Penang. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations. At Chuliaracks, the excellent service and superior facilities make for an unforgettable stay. Top features of the hotel include free Wi-Fi in all rooms, Wi-Fi in public areas, library, lockers. Hotel accommodations have been carefully appointed to the highest degree of comfort and convenience. In some of the rooms, guests can find internet access - wireless (complimentary), internet access - wireless, non smoking rooms, air conditioning, blackout curtains. Besides, the hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Enjoy unparalleled services and a truly prestigious address at the Chulia Racks.

Dirty rooms

Reviewed By BaileyCoo

This hostel is called milky coat & sunny side to not confuse people. The rooms at “sunny side” are dirty, have thin walls (can hear absolutely everything next door says/does). The WiFi didn’t work at all, air con didn’t work, the room smelt strange and unclean. Wouldn’t recommend this place to my worst enemy. The only positive was getting out with a full refund.

6. Island Hostel

1-H, (Besides Sri Sungei Nibong Complex), Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Bayan Lepas, Penang Island 11900 Malaysia
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2 reviews

Island Hostel

Well-positioned in Bayan Lepas, Island Hostel is the ideal point of departure for your excursions in Penang. The hotel is not too far from the city center: just 27.9 Km away, and it normally takes about 12 minutes to reach the airport. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations. Island Hostel offers impeccable service and all the essential amenities to invigorate travelers. Top features of the hotel include car park, shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, lockers, meeting facilities. The hotel features 29 beautifully appointed guest rooms, many of which include non smoking rooms, air conditioning. Besides, the hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Superb facilities and an excellent location make the Island Hostel the perfect base from which to enjoy your stay in Penang.

very nice, recomended

Reviewed By siska g

i stayed in 8 dorm female. pro: near airport, very clean, facility is ok, they have dining room, they design the hostel like house that makes me comfortable, very nice and friendly staff. very easy transportation from/to airport, you can even easily take a bus. contra: bedroom was hot and dry, i think the capacity of air con is not enough, it's big room but the air con is small.

7. Great Shanghai Guesthouse

50-52 Leith Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1 reviews

Great Shanghai Guesthouse

Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Reviewed By clnberlin

I was staying here four nights and I really can recommend this hostel! The owner was more than friendly and helped us with a lot of infos about the city and it was very important to him that we have a nice stay and are doing well. The hostel incl bathroom (hot shower!!!) and kitchen was very clean all the time and the atmosphere in the hostel was wonderful. Thanks @Great Shanghai Guesthouse for the amazing time in your hostel!

8. The Frame Guesthouse

168 Lebuh Chulia, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
Excellent
55%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 249 reviews

The Frame Guesthouse

The Frame Guesthouse is three storey heritage shophouse in Georgetown, Penang which previously a frame maker shop. Based on the belief in authenticity, functionality and material that age beautifully, we chose to restore the highly necessary in the guesthouse and hence preserve the rest. Much of this space was left as it was found before the renovation with rough, peeling walls and electrical cables installed on the surface. The guesthouse which is located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, near to most of the famous tourist attraction. It is a best accommodation for traveler who looking for unique and unforgettable stay on budget.

Good hostel and location

Reviewed By Bdawg-Ddawg

Booked here for New Year’s Eve and ended up staying four nights. There is literally zero vibe here so if you’re looking for a social place not the one. This wasn’t an issue for us though. The hostel is in an amazing local. Super close to love lane. Not a far walk from the ferry. Lots of street food around. Overall the stay was good. The breakfast goes until noon which is a big plus. It’s basic but really filling at the same time. The rooms were clean as well as the bathrooms. The sheets were a little too stained for me but I am picky that’s why I travel with a silk liner. The air con was great. The staff were quite helpful in helping us get around. The downsides: The wifi would cut out quite a bit. This happened a lot at night and was rather annoying. And the hostel is right across the street from a mosque. We were woken up every single morning at 5am and then again at 6am with the noise from the mosque. It was frustrating because after the 5am wake up it would be hard to fall back asleep but you could always count on the 6am to keep you up even longer. I’m sure if the room was a little further back from the street it wouldn’t have overly affected us. Just a warning that it is a little noisy here. We would stay again despite both of these negatives.

9. The 80's Guesthouse

46 Lorong Love, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
Excellent
60%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 261 reviews

The 80's Guesthouse

The 80's Guesthouse is the latest vintage guesthouse by Old Penang Guesthouse. It is located at 100 year old shop houses in Georgetown, Penang. The concept of renovation rests on a clear contrast of what is old and new. All effort has been made to preserve as much of the character of the existing building as possible.

troublesome check in

Reviewed By Leuc815

i arrived in penang in the morning, so i asked the staff if i could do early check in, but they said it's unavailable until 2pm. when i arrived at the hostel, the door was locked. i called and the staff told me to wait as the other staff is coming over from the other guesthouse to do check in for me. i waited for almost half an hour then the staff arrived. it is disappointing and it is very tiring to wait and wait. other than that, everything is fine

10. Wassup Youth Hostel

No 495E, George Town, Penang Island 10000 Malaysia
Excellent
24%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
7%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 187 reviews

Wassup Youth Hostel

We are a youth concept hotel with quality beds, air-conditioned rooms with en suite bathroom. Some rooms even have big balcony.

Good Services

Reviewed By myramorsed97

located at georgetown and near to the tourist attraction. recommended to all backpackers out there. Clean and cozy hostel to rest your body after a tiring day. Good facilities and friendly staff. The hostel room is neat and tidy.

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