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Our top choices for Sungai Ara hostels

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and pillows, a dark headboard, and a patterned wallpaper.

1. 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
RM101 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Island Hostel Bayan Lepas Airport
A spacious indoor corridor with tiled floors, potted plants, and multiple fans on the walls.

2. 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 RM159
RM199 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
YMCA Penang
A narrow alleyway with multiple hanging pendant lights, a wooden shuttered window, and a visible sign for 'KELIART'.

3. 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 RM98
RM118 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel
A building with a prominent sign for "Burma Hotel" and "Wisma Aisama."

4. 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
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Burmahtel - Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a checkered floor, a large window with a view, and a desk with a lamp.

5. 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
18 Nov - 19 Nov
The 60
A hotel room with a large mirror, a ceiling fan, a wooden bench, and potted plants.

6. 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
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Muntri Inn by Soft Loft
A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and large windows.

7. Tido Hostel by Moonknight

Tido Hostel by Moonknight
1.0 star property
Downtown George Town
The price is RM60
RM77 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Tido Hostel by Moonknight
A person cutting a fruit, possibly a durian, on a table with newspapers underneath.

8. 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
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel
A room with a large mirror, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Red Inn Court - Hostel
A narrow corridor with tables and chairs, lanterns hanging from the ceiling, and posters on the walls.

10. 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
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Dou Houz - Hostel
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
RM112 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Victoria Inn
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Top Sungai Ara Hotel Reviews

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

10/10 Excellent
"Great value hotel in the centre of Georgetown with very helpful staff No breakfast but loads of places nearby serving good food Fully recommended"
Martyn 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

Find out more about Sungai Ara

Sungai Ara Hostels information

Number of reviews
278
Accommodation
38 Hostels
Lowest Price
RM44
Highest Price
RM199

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Sungai Ara?
You may like the room rates at this top accommodation option in the surrounding area, which gets good reviews from our customers: Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang - 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from the heart of Sungai Ara. Located within a 5-minute walk of KOMTAR. Property features at this hotel include free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Sungai Ara?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually May and June, 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 Sungai Ara are November, October, May and September, with each month seeing an average of 324 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Sungai Ara?
Get out into nature with places such as Penang Hill, Tanjung Bungah Beach and Penang National Park. Cultural attractions include Penang State Museum, Pinaon Time Tunnel and Owl Museum. Locals like to shop at Queensbay Mall and Chit Tiau Lor Ban San.
What's the best way to get to and around Sungai Ara while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Sungai Ara on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.), located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away from the city centre.

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