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George Town

68 guest houses

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13 guest houses

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6 guest houses

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3 guest houses

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3 guest houses

The best guest houses in Penang

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Ren I Tang Heritage Inn

George Town

Located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Ern I Tang Heritage Inn is located in a restored building from the 1800s.

G
Glory
From
Myanmar
vibe, decor, cleanliness, ease of access, different spots to relax. friendly staff. would definitely cone here again. 10 minutes walking from many places.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,324 reviews
Price from
$63.64
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Church St - 7 mins to Esplanade, George Town

George Town

Aayu Church St - 7 mins to Esplanade, George Town provides air-conditioned rooms in George Town.

J
Johnson
From
Canada
Amazing location, amazing staff and amazing facilities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Price from
$26.43
1 night, 2 adults

Heritage Villa by Aayu - 10 mins walk to Armenian St

George Town

Heritage Villa by Aayu - 10 mins walk to Armenian St provides air-conditioned rooms in George Town.

V
Veronika
From
Namibia
Location, cleanliness, staff, it’s quiet
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 518 reviews
Price from
$21.81
1 night, 2 adults

Lung Tok Entreprise 茶馆民宿

Bukit Mertajam

Lung Tok Entreprise 茶馆民宿 offers accommodations in Bukit Mertajam, 13 miles from Queensbay Mall and 15 miles from 1st Avenue Penang.

A
Awai
From
Malaysia
Price-Reasonable Owner-Friendly Room-Clean Environment-Convenient Overall- Satisfied :D
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
Price from
$19.58
1 night, 2 adults

Sunshine Muda House

George Town

Sunshine Muda House offers accommodations in George Town, 1.3 miles from Northam Beach.

S
Seyed Mohammad Masoud
From
Iran
If there was a score more than 10 I would definitely choose that. It is located in the best part of the city just a few steps from city attractions. They have thought of everything and in all even small aspects for a pleasant stay of their guests. The checkin was very smooth and easy and quick. The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. The ac worked very well. The shared bathroom was absolutely clean. They also provided shower gel and space for putting your bath stuff. The hot water was always stable and water pressure was great. Free coffee and tea is always available and they very quickly charge again when it is near to finish. Also free cold and hot drinking water is always available. There is also a microwave for heating your dishes. Also, you can use the shared refrigerator freely and it is very clean. There is a very beautiful, clean and cosy rooftop where you can enjoy you lr coffee and tea or just sitting and relaxing. You can wash your clothes by their washing machine freely and they are very generous that they have even give you free washing powder. They have even provided free umbrellas which you can use freely whenever you go out since Penang has some heavy rains in some days. The hotel atmosphere was very friendly and we could find some friends there. We needed a plug conversion and they provided very quickly. If it has availablity, you're so lucky. Don't hesitate to book it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 854 reviews
Price from
$17.62
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Stewart - Stewart Ln, George Town

George Town

Aayu Stewart - Stewart Ln, George Town provides air-conditioned rooms in George Town.

S
Surak
From
Thailand
Clean, peaceful and friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 767 reviews
Price from
$20.32
1 night, 2 adults

24 Kimberley

George Town

24 Kimberley offers accommodations in George Town, a 12-minute walk from Wonderfood Museum and 4.5 miles from Straits Quay.

H
Hajime
From
Japan
It was one of the best guesthouses that I have stayed in. Cosy interiors and floors, very clean bathroom, location near the famous Armenian street, and most importantly the nice staff. I stayed in the dormitory room with a separate mini room for each bed, which is a good idea in terms of security and privacy. There’s a lot of places to eat nearby, especially at night for Chinese street food. Outside is not noisy at night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 288 reviews
Price from
$22.95
1 night, 2 adults

Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay

George Town

Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay offers accommodations in George Town, 1.5 miles from Northam Beach and 1.2 miles from Penang Times Square. This guest house provides a shared kitchen and free Wifi.

E
Erin
From
United States
This is my favorite place I've stayed at so far. The guesthouse is very homey and the staff make you feel like family but aren't too much in your face. The cats are the cherry on top of the cake, making me feel 100% at home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews
Price from
$17.13
1 night, 2 adults

My Guesthouse 109 - SELF CHECK IN

George Town

My Guesthouse 109 - SELF CHECK IN features free Wifi and rooms with air conditioning in George Town.

L
Lalida
From
Thailand
The guesthouse offers a charming and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal retreat for cat lovers, as it is home to nine delightful cats. Its convenient location near the bus stop (401) and a mall enhances the experience, and delicious street food can be found just a block away, making it easy to explore local flavors.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 523 reviews
Price from
$28.15
1 night, 2 adults

Dou Houz Georgetown

George Town

Dou Houz Georgetown enjoys a location in George Town, 1.2 miles from Northam Beach and 1.1 miles from Wonderfood Museum.

K
Kerros
From
France
It was a really good stay in the centre of George town with a really warm welcome. It is also good position for restaurant, shopping centre and buses to go all around the island.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 986 reviews
Price from
$25.58
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: $29.62
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 288 reviews
Really great location, spacious common areas, and the dorms have individual sub-rooms which felt like such a luxury! You still hear next door neighbours but you feel like you have a lot of private space for the price of a hostel.
Guest review byChristopher
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $39.65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 774 reviews
Charming house in a great location in the middle of George Town. Great staff who were friendly and couldn’t be more helpful. Excellent communication. Nice coffee area downstairs which is free.
Guest review byIain
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 809 reviews
It was in a great location, it was very quiet in the room. The room was small, but fine for a single traveller. The climb up to the loft bed was fine for me, but would not be suitable for the less agile. Loved the hot and cold water freely available in the common area.
Guest review byGeoff
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $53.36
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 410 reviews
Very charming hotel with a spacious room and comfy beds. Really friendly and helpful staff. The overall atmosphere was very relaxing. It was also within walking distance to many of George Towns attractions and restaurants, so its in a great location.
Guest review byLilia
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $23.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 854 reviews
Great host,good location. Amazing facilities like laundry,refilling water
Guest review bySlavik Barashkin
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews
Excellent value for money. Great location walking distance to lovely cafes and amazing restaurants in the heart of Georgetown. Walking 5-10 minutes to see the street art and Armenian street. Host left bread and tea and coffee and water refill station. Can do laundry. Bedroom very clean, as pictured, communal area lovely and bright. Beds comfy
Guest review byEleanor
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 955 reviews
Very nice guesthouse in the quiet part of Penang. There is tons of communal space to hang out, the room are basic and have everything needed and everything was clean. There are also bikes for rent, but note that the bikes aren't in a great shape and thus not really suitable for rides outside the village area. The hosts were super friendly and helpful as well, all in all it was just a very good vibe there. Many bathrooms and showers are available.
Guest review byMartin
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 767 reviews
Spacious, modern, clean Apartment with a great host. Would always book again. Thanks!
Guest review byMomme
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $18.72
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews
The Homestay was clean and a lot of amenities nearby. Great location and very quiet environment. Host is very responsive and helpful.
Guest review byHari haran
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $28.15
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 523 reviews
I stayed in two guesthouse in penang and I wish I could have stayed here for the whole trip. The place is quiet and clean. I had very good sleep there and the host trusts guest's independence, with clear instructions but not restrictions so I feel like at home. The staff (basically the cats) are so friendly. I could stay there and be with them whole day. The duck meat eatery next door is popular among locals and full of people in the morning. A must try. The free bicycle is a plus.
Guest review bynga ting
Solo traveler