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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 RM88
RM107 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel
A balcony with a table set for dining, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a mountain in the distance.

2. A Cozy Club Penang

A Cozy Club Penang
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
The price is RM73
RM91 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
A Cozy Club Penang
A hotel reception area with a large mirror, a bench, and potted plants.

3. Muntri Inn by Soft Loft

Muntri Inn by Soft Loft
1.0 star property
Downtown George Town
The price is RM72
RM90 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Muntri Inn by Soft Loft
A hotel room with two beds, a checkered floor, a large window with a view, and a desk with a lamp.

4. 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 RM39
RM44 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
The 60
A narrow hallway with bicycles, a staircase, and a brick wall.

5. 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 RM84
RM111 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Dou Houz - Hostel
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 RM114
RM147 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Burmahtel - Hotel
A covered outdoor area with a table, chairs, and potted plants.

7. 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
RM92 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel
A spacious indoor corridor with tiled floors, potted plants, and multiple fans on the walls.

8. 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 RM146
RM185 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
YMCA Penang
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 RM75
RM94 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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 RM92
RM102 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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 RM93
RM111 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Victoria Inn
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Top Penang Island Hotel Reviews

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

10/10 Excellent
"Good stay, very clean and very friendly employees"
Akshaya 3-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

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Accommodation
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Lowest Price
RM44
Highest Price
RM185