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Tido Hostel Penang

2.0 star property
Travelers make new connections at the daily manager's reception while their bicycles rest safely in secure storage at this Downtown George Town hostel

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Tido Hostel Penang sits in the heart of Downtown George Town, offering a vibrant atmosphere where guests enjoy free self-serve breakfast and visit the snack bar/deli. Visitors connect via in-room WiFi and mingle with fellow travelers during the daily manager's reception.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Lower Bunk in Female Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Top Bunk in Female Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Top Bunk in Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Lower Bunk in Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room Female Only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room Mixed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed In Mixed Dormitory - Upper Bunk

  • Sleeps 1

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room (Mixed) - Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed In Female Dormitory (Female Only) - Upper Bunk

  • Sleeps 1

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room (Female Only) - Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed In Mixed Dormitory - Lower Bunk

  • Sleeps 1

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed In Female Only Dormitory - Lower Bunk

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

Located in George Town, Tido Hostel Penang 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
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No. 106 Argyll Road, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10050

What's nearby

  • KOMTAR featuring central business district, a skyscraper and a city
    KOMTAR
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Metropolitan, skyscraper, skyline building by the shore of Gurney Drive, George Town, Penang; Shutterstock ID 429264034; PO: Hcom Destination Content neighborhoods; Client: Hotels.com; Other: Hcom bra
    Gurney Drive
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pasar Chowrasta
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral
    29 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nasi Padang International Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Clarke Street Ah Boy Koay Teow Th’ng Stall
    1 min walk
  • Naina's Roti Bakar
    1 min walk
  • Nely’s Passion Heart
    2 min walk
  • Aecoffeepg
    2 min walk

About this property

Tido Hostel Penang

Hostel near KOMTAR
A free daily manager's reception, dry cleaning/laundry services and a snack bar/deli are just a few of the amenities provided at Tido Hostel Penang. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information, bike parking and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Tido Hostel Penang include perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: MYR 30.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MYR 40.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 50.0 per night.
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:

  • Deposit: MYR 100.00 per stay
  • 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

  • Early check-in fee: MYR 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: MYR 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 50.0 per night

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 credit card, debit card or 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Tido Penang Hostel
Tido Hostel
Tido Penang
Tido Hostel Penang
Tido Hostel Penang George Town
Tido Penang George Town
Tido Hostel Penang George Tow
Tido Hostel Penang George Town
Tido Hostel Penang Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Tido Hostel Penang Hostel/Backpacker accommodation George Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Tido Hostel Penang pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tido Hostel Penang?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Tido Hostel Penang?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of MYR 30.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tido Hostel Penang?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for MYR 40.00 (subject to availability).

Does Tido Hostel Penang provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Tido Hostel Penang located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site and KOMTAR. Pasar Chowrasta and Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Tido Hostel Penang Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a good stay at Tido's. Highlights have definitely been the easy-going reception staff as well the lovely common area on the top floor. I would recommend anyone visiting Penang to stay here. It's centrally located and has a 24 hour reception. The staff are accommodating and the area itself is convenient. The only wish for improvement is for the toilets and bathrooms to be cleaned daily. But in general the hostel is well kept :)

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Not bad

Overall ok for the price . Double room (private) with shared bathroom .convenient location just that the windows were not sealed properly so it was very noisy . Comfy bed . Room was a bit dusty ..cleanliness could be improved . Friendly service from the counter staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Sathia Jesudas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The workers are friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was not polite, she took my money for the city tax and charge me per day per stay and I booked for two nights so I paid her upon checked in. After check-in about 1 hour later I did not like the hotel so I want to check out then I ask for my city tax to be refunded for the second cost as I will not stay for tomorrow. She did not want to give back to me the money. And I get two bottles of water per day for my room and I already paid for my two nights stay and they told no not refundable so I said fine. Then I ask to give me my two bottles of water in advance for my second-night stay water. She refused to give me water which I already paid for it. This hotel is horrible and the bed is dirty and some hair around the pillow and room is dusty, and some part is falling apart in the room and curtain is not working properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Anon, KL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lounge was fantastic. Simple breakfast provided. The condition of the bathroom/toilet could be better.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1階の部屋でしたが、冷蔵庫は5階まで行く必要がありました。スタッフの皆さんはいつも笑顔で親切でした。歩くのが嫌いでなければ、パブリックバス乗り場まで5分程度で行けます。そこからバスを使って大体の場所まで行くことが出来ました。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personal etwas sparsam, aber ansonsten steht es immer zur Verfügung. Frühstück haben wir nie genutzt, kostenloses Wasser gab es täglich frisch. Badezimmer waren sauber, Zimmer ebenfalls. Housekeeping sehr nett und aufmerksam.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place 1. WiFi can be improved 2. Tho no shoes are allowed in the dormitory, the hygiene doesn’t match the condition
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable spot for the night.

Room and bed is Clean. Sells beer at reception at decent price. Common area upstairs has power plugs so you could work. Bathroom heaters could use some maintenance. Underbed storage is a nice idea.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3 nights stay, but next chance,more.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Alice

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stay 3nights, My room is on 1/F no WiFi as me and my roommate complains few times but no reaction. Bedroom is so many dust but acceptable. However, the toilet is so horrible no staff cleaning and smelly no one refill toilet paper. Some facilities was broken. I booked coz of the good comments but after stay 3nights that’s nightmare about the toilet, really disappointed. I definitely NOT recommend to others
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Takiine

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
cozy and comfortable room to relax while to look at scene of Georgetown
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Melvin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible wifi and uncleanliness

Absolutely terrible. Terrible wifi between 0.5 Mbps to 2 Mbps constantly disconnecting. Also, Bed bugs were found in my bed the first night I got there. They moved me to a different room after I told the staff and they washed my clothes. The bathroom on the third floor has very bad shower pressure and the shower handle is broken. The water heater was also not working.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Siti Natashah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

More than just for Tido.

Location is really good. It’s at the heart of good food and walking distance to Komtar where the bus terminal is. Getting around is super easy. The Indian Male staff (I forgot to ask for his name) is really friendly and awesome. Recommended me a good local food stall too and gave a landmark to find my way at ease. Clean and comfortable for a good night sleep after a long day. There’s a lounge at level 5 where you can lepak and chill. There are books, TV, movies available too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stylish and Comfy, But Poor Security

Very comfortable, spacious beds and shared dorm rooms with modern touches. One of the sleekest hostel rooms I've stayed in, by far! I appreciated that the floor had four bathrooms/showers as well (with the best water pressure I've experienced in any hotel/hostel!). The big downside was security. The front door doesn't lock, and there's a separate open door to the outside near the bottom of the stairs that lead directly to the rooms. Three girls in my room had things stolen one night/morning, and unfortunately it wasn't a huge surprise. There's a currently a very clear risk that someone could just walk in from outside and steal things. Always lock the shared room door, and never leave your belongings/valuables out--always take them with you or lock them up in the drawer provided!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Ooi

Liked: Cleanliness

Lift faulty

Although I have book 1 nite stay at the hotel, but I did not manage to stay there. My wife do not like the Bathroom is outside of the hotel room as I did not informed her that there is no bathroom inside the hotel room. So I have to check out immediately as my wife do not like the room. Another issue for the hotel is that there is only 1 left and it is out of order. Me and my wife have to carry our luggage walking up the stairs to the 5th Floor. No one is helping us with all our luggage.

6/10 Okay

MARSITHAH

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Suitable hostel especially for backpackers. The room was very clean but they should improve their room smells because some foreigners bringing their shoe inside the room. They also should clean their toilet regularly and open more toilet to avoid people waiting. After all, I'm very enjoy my holiday while staying at your hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

ワイファイがないのが本当に残念。それ以外は許容範囲。

旅行者としては部屋でWi-Fiが使えないのが、辛い。一応たまに繋がるが、繋がってもかなり遅い。五階に冷蔵庫や食器共用のラウンジがある。交差点のはす向かいにコンビニ。ホテルで自転車が借りれる。バタワースからつく港からは徒歩20〜30分
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jihyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

추천합니다.

현관문이랑 엘리베이터를 탈려면 카드키가 있어야해서 안전한거 같았고 5층라운지에는 전자렌지,정수기,그릇,냉장고가 있어서 즉석식품사서 먹었어요. 숙소도 깨끗하고 화장실도 넓고 뜨거운물도 잘나왔어요!! 수압도 쎄서 좋았어요. 그리고 한국컵라면은 근처 마트에 안팔아요ㅜㅜ 2일동안 찾으러 다녔는데 숙소앞에 팔았어요ㅋㅋ 숙소현관문에서 오른쪽 대각선에 24시편의점있는데 거기에 신라면큰사발팔아요!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hostel. I love it so much. I hope i will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Décevant

Propreté dans les salles de bains et toilettes laissait à désirer + petit déjeuner scandaleux (les quelques trucs à manger étaient recouverts de fourmis, la vaisselle etait super sale) et connexion internet ne marchait pas. La deuxième nuit, toutes les toilettes de l'étage (4) étaient bouchées et super sales, elles n'ont été nettoyées que plus de 24h plus tard. Grosse blague, surtout pour le prix que cela nous a coûté (une chambre double, 25usd / nuit avec salle de bains communes).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

TS, TOKYO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

綺麗なホテル

とても綺麗で清潔感のある部屋だった。 ラウンジもオシャレでこの値段この設備は満足。 ただ、Wi-Fiがどの階でもかなり繋がりにくかった。そこだけが難点。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

SATSU, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

とにかく従業員の人達が優しい

海外旅行すら不慣れな私が初めてホステルを利用しましたが、設備もベッドもとてもきれいでした。勉強中な拙い英語も丁寧に聞いて下さり、理解に時間がかかっても嫌な顔せず気さくに接してくれました。近くにコンビニもあるので、消耗品はそこで調達できるのが有難いです。次訪れる際はぜひまた利用させて頂きたいと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hostel, in a good location.

This is a great little hostel, located within walking distance of the hustle and bustle of Georgetown. The room (double) was clean and was quiet despite being set back from a main road. I have to say the included breakfast wasn't that amazing (cup of tea and a piece of toast) but the kitchen area/relaxation area is well set out with a nice view of the streets below. For breakfast just head 30 seconds down the road for local Roti Canai, so good and rammed with locals, only 7RM. The hotel was clean with friendly staff. Good Wifi too. I would happily stay here again on my next visit to Penang.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

TSK, hong kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

整潔 新穎

這家hostel離紅園很近，也很近免費巴士CAT的8號站，很方便就可到達光大和碼頭。而房間的冷氣要問樓面借remote來開的。整體來說很整潔，locker鎖很多是壞的。浴室可以接受
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017