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24 Jul - 26 Jul
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31 Jul - 2 Aug
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14 Aug - 16 Aug
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11 Sept - 13 Sept

Our top choices for Chinatown hostels

Interior

The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel

The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (44 reviews)
"Miss Yang at the front desk is very kind and helpful. The location is within easy access to everything, there are a great variety of food options around."
United States
Mei
The price is RM98
RM128 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel
Exterior

Kooning - Hostel

Kooning - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"The room I get was so cool in design, I really like it"
Malaysia
Anonymous traveller
The price is RM193
RM250 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Kooning - Hostel
Outdoor dining

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 RM68
RM102 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel
Free WiFi

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 RM75
RM103 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
The 60
In-room safe, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, bed sheets

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 RM70
RM99 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Red Inn Court - Hostel
Interior

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 RM140
RM187 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
YMCA Penang
Front of property

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 RM113
RM144 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Victoria Inn
Exterior

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 RM113
RM155 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Burmahtel - Hotel
Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

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 RM97
RM127 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Island Hostel Bayan Lepas Airport
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Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

10/10 Excellent
"Room was cleaned. The wall between room to room seems very thin and I can hear people talking from the next room"
Raymond 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

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Chinatown Hostels information

Number of reviews
256
Accommodation
36 Hostels
Lowest Price
RM99
Highest Price
RM250

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Chinatown?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save more for going out. This destination's local restaurants offer plenty of opportunities to treat your taste buds, and the historic sites are a cultural highlight.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dormitory-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social environment.
What are the best hostels in Chinatown?
Based on reviews from our customers, these hostels in Chinatown have positive ratings: The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of KOMTAR. Property features include free Wi-Fi, tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, hairdryers and bed sheets. Thirty Three Stewart Houze - Located within a 20-minute walk of KOMTAR. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a bar and tour/ticket assistance. You'll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms. Muntri House - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of KOMTAR. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and tour/ticket assistance, as well as a TV in a common area. You'll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms.
How many hostels should I expect to find in Chinatown?
If you're looking for an affordable place to stay in Chinatown, one of Expedia's 9 hostels could be a great choice.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Chinatown?
Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Chinatown are November, October, December and May, with each month seeing an average of 338 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Chinatown?
Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might appreciate these things around Chinatown. Get out into nature with places such as Penang Hill, Tanjung Bungah Beach and Batu Ferringhi Beach. Cultural attractions include Penang State Museum, Children on Bicycle by Ernest Zacharevic and Hin Bus Depot Art Centre. Visit landmarks such as Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site, Kapitan Keling Mosque and Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion.
What's the best way to get to and around Chinatown while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Chinatown on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.), located 10 mi (16.1 km) away from the city centre.