Red Inn Court - Hostel in Downtown George Town offers a welcoming retreat with practical amenities. Guests enjoy self-serve breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a relaxing library. The helpful staff is highly praised by previous visitors.
Located in George Town, Red Inn Court - Hostel is in the city centre. KOMTAR and Penang Hill are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Penang Youth and Sports Complex or Penang International Sports Arena. Visit our George Town travel guide
Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Library
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Refrigerator on request
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lever door handles
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
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1 building
2 floors
Smoke-free property
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bidet
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Refrigerator on request
Shared kitchen access
Toaster
Toaster oven
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Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Shared accommodation
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 50.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: MYR 50.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Touch 'n Go eWallet, DuitNow and GrabPay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number KOM00010986
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Red Court Inn
Red Court Penang
Red Inn Court
Red Inn Court Penang
Red Inn Court Penang/George Town
Red Inn Court George Town
Red Court George Town
Red Inn Court
Red Court Hostel George Town
Red Inn Court - Hostel George Town
Red Inn Court - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Is Red Inn Court - Hostel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Red Inn Court - Hostel?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Inn Court - Hostel on 11 Mar 2026 start from RM95, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Red Inn Court - Hostel?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Red Inn Court - Hostel?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Red Inn Court - Hostel?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Red Inn Court - Hostel located?
Located in Downtown George Town, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Goddess of Mercy Temple and KOMTAR. Queen Street and St. George's Church are just steps away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Red Inn Court - Hostel Reviews
6.8
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Had own air conditioned room with bathroom. Great location
Naomi
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
Shalizawati
31 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I got the female dorm next to the main staircase on level 2. Every night from 9pm onwards till midnight, the cigarette smoke from downstairs will come into the room as the windows have gaps. That was the only thing that ticked me off. Overall, i had a good stay. Staff were helpful. Breakfast was sufficient. Location was a plus. Convenient to get from one point to another.
Shalizawati
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Albert
17 Aug 2023
Disliked: Amenities
Cluttered with lots of old matterest near stairs, clutters at reception area, chip off cups at water cooler, aircond not working well, mushy stuffy room smell, very steep about 60 degree slope scary to climb with luggages. Strictly no check in before 2pm regardless we arrived at 11am. 8.30 onwards Free breakfast of Coffee,white bread with butter & jam. Severely shortage of carparks, even the illegally parked cars on left and right side are full! Frequent police siren to drive away illegally parked cars or summon!!!
My double room was very comfortable, and the fan, together with the aircon, made the space really airy and I slept very well. It could get slightly noisy at times as the room faces the main street, but it was mostly peaceful.
Having to share the bathroom did not bother me much as it's right across the hallway anyway.
It is right around the corner from Little India and it was so easy to get to all major attractions.
Extremely good value for the price.
Lai Kit Reggie
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
MOHD ISMI ASWALY
19 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
shower head not fixed properly, no hook mounted on the wall.
Sadly we tried to cancel and book somewhere else. But we couldn’t because the place was non-refundable.
The wifi did NOT work the whole 6 nights we were there. It was so rough to not work, we had to go to coffee shops everyday to work. Breakfast was white bread and slices of watermelon. No toilet paper for 2 days, windows do not close all the way so mosquitoes will fly in. Sometimes you can smell the cigs smoke from the first floor. You can’t wear shoes upstairs. No fitted bedsheet, just a flat sheet, when you move at night, the sheet moves. Lots of ants in the room. The manager said he fixed the wifi, but it still didn’t work. If you plan to use wifi to scroll or work, do not recommend this place.
What we do like is how close it is to everything. We were able to walk everywhere.
Southida
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Claudia
15 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Kleines, in die Jahre gekommenen Zimmer mit einem Minibad. Man spürt das Flair des letzten Jahrhunderts. Tolle Lage in Chinatown. Zum Frühstück gibt es Kaffee und schwarzen Tee, Toastbrot und Orangenmarmelade, Wassermelone. Für den Preis absolut ok!
Claudia
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Emily
17 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Worth my money thank you! As for me, the breakfast is served a little bit too late. We have to eat outside since the breakfast can only be eaten at 8:30am. Overall everything is okay. Will come here again if i have a chance. Great place at a great spot 👍
Quaint old place right in the heart of Palang near Little India. Surrounded by cafés and shops and lots to go and see nearby.
Enroot
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
21 Mar 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the traditional style and elegance of the property, particularly the downstairs common area. We booked a queen room with private bathroom and were given room 205 at the back. The room was comfortable enough but on the smaller side. We didn’t like the fact that the windows were all frosted. We were also disappointed about the shower in this room which was no more than a trickle, and even started using the shared facilities over this. The towels given were also ripped and not fresh. It was a shame for some of these finer details to detract from what is a lovely old property.
Dirty somewhere.
Preview photo is too clean than real.
Breakfast is toast with margarine and jams, and fruits. (and sometimes sausage)
I had another guest show me his double room. The room is so thin floor plate with clearance(I can see rower floor lights) and upper floor guest’s footsteps. And more, the windows have very large clearance.(largest is about 5cm)
I have left somethings to this hostel. So I try to contact them but the E-mail was blocked by boxbe, and many times of phone call was ignored.
May be my left things was became them extra income.
The place is awful ,nothing like the photos and other reviews I read said it would be like.From the windowless, cell, dorm so small and narrow I could barely turn around, the dirty sheets , the freezing aircon that had no controls to regulate it, just made the stay hellish.As for breakfast ,white bread and chemical red jam just don't cut it ,then the filthy cleaning rag laid in the area where the tea and coffee dispencers were simply finished off this hostel of horrors.There is a lot better places around to stay at than this s**t hole
The place is in a good location, in the heart of Georgetown. They do have tea and coffee from 8.30 to 10.30 am (and sometimes during the day). They have WiFi. It works most of the time.
This review is for their so-called "Superior Queen Ensuite" room - it does not deserve the title.
The bed is very uncomfortable. It's clearly old and you can feel every spring in it.
The air conditioning - well, it's old too. It can't be controlled by the remote provided so there is no way to change the settings. So, it's either too cold with A/C on or too hot with A/C off.
There is a fan above the bed. However, for whatever reason it seemed to stop on it's own sometimes.
The windows are held together with pieces of paper and duct tape.
The light in the bathroom come in only when the door is completely closed (but you really need to open-close a few times to find the exact position for the light to stay on).
It looks shabby. The walls could use some work, the fixtures in the bathroom are old and need to be changed/fixed, the sink moves if you put your hand on it, etc.
I will not stay there again.