Budget Hostels from RM52

By choosing a hostel, you can cut your spending on accommodations and save more of your budget for sightseeing during your stay. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its temples, and the beaches create an appealing natural setting.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few shapes and sizes, but they all have a few qualities in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the highest reviews from our customers and might be a good place to look first: Burmahtel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and linens. Wassup Youth Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and an outdoor pool, as well as a poolside bar. You’ll find showers, free toiletries and hairdryers in all rooms. The Frame Guesthouse - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with free toiletries and hairdryers. Rope Walk Guesthouse - You can take advantage of free WiFi and tour/ticket assistance, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers and lockers. Thirty Three Stewart Houze - Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers and lockers.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in George Town, one of Expedia’s 36 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually February and March, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in George Town are April, May, October and November, with each month seeing an average of 222 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might like to discover some places near George Town. Get out into nature with places such as Padang Kota Lama, Penang Avatar Secret Garden and Penang Hill. Cultural attractions include Armenian Street, Batik Painting Museum Penang and Hin Bus Depot Art Centre. Visit landmarks such as Kapitan Keling Mosque, Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Penang City Hall.

Keep this information about transit options in George Town in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.), located 9.8 mi (15.7 km) away from the city centre.