George Town Hostels

"Faultless - Great all rounder, lovely building, good location, helpful and friendly staff, immaculate rooms, and good simple breakfast." … "Clean, cheap, and free breakfast - I was very happy with this hostel after staying at a slightly too spartan place in Penang earlier. This place was clean, cool, comfortable, and within walking distance of anything. The staff were very friendly, and sure the breakfast wasn't all that much, but hey it was included! I'd stay here again." … "… have to walk down heading to Penang Road.Please...  more »

"This hostel and café is new this year and pretty original for Georgetown (Penang). Downstairs is a tiled café with a DVD/music area to become a restaurant eventually, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry for use by guests, a snooker games room and massage area. There's an Indian-Japanese element here with the mattresses just on the floor (no beds) and drapes hanging from the ceiling with soft multi coloured lights in the corners. It's a bit of a stepping stone thing to get to your bed! They play music over the loudspeakers, usually Andy...  more »

"100 Cintra Street is located right in the heart of Georgetown, Penang. Five minutes' walking distance from Komtar bus station and Chulia Street, this hostel is a very convenient location to stay. The hostel earlier used to be an old mansion, which was converted into one of the first air-conditioned malls in Penang. The mall did not do too well and it was then decided by the owners to convert the place into a backpacker hostel. This hostel has sufficient room and is not very crowded, making it a quiet place. The dorm rooms, double rooms,...  more »