About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Some Place Else in George Town offers a hostel with free WiFi, air-conditioning, and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a work desk, city views, and a bidet. Convenient Facilities: Guests can enjoy a lounge, shared kitchen, and bike hire. Additional amenities include a dining area, dining table, microwave, and hairdryer. Prime Location: Located 9.3 mi from Penang International Airport, the hostel is near attractions such as Northam Beach (1.1 mi), Wonderfood Museum (9-minute walk), and Penang Times Square (1.1 mi). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, comfortable bathrooms, and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!


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8 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Kamila
United States United States
I loved the layout of the common area, separate coworking space, ample bathroom facilities, dorm layouts. I slept like an absolutely baby - amazing mattress, pillow, and blanket! It’s a great social environment (it is what you make it to be) in...
Stefan
Belgium Belgium
Very comfy beds, nice facilities and a huge hangout area downstairs. The staff was super nice and helpful with activities and the hostel also organized group actitivies. Definitely a nice place to stay!
Inès
Malaysia Malaysia
Amazing location at the heart of Georgetown, everything is accessible at a walkable distance. It's also in very pretty streets. The people of the hostel are great, bonus for the oat milk lattes and the awesome playlist! I really had an amazing...
Amit
India India
Some Place Else has hands down one of the best coworking spaces I have experienced in any hostel in SE Asia. It has a cozy café on ground floor, with occasional movie nights, it has great community vibe. The location is perfect—walkable to almost...
Engin
France France
It is a great hostel, great staff and facilities. There are lockers, place to hang clothes to dry, multiple bathrooms and toilets. It is clean. There is also a working room. The dirm is big but was quiet. The beds feel private enough with the...
Xin
Malaysia Malaysia
Good location, walking distance to many popular spots. Staffs are friendly and they have a very very cute cat. And they also have movie nights, very interesting activities
Kristen
United States United States
I really liked this spot. Dorms had aircon and you had a locker for your things. Great rooftop area with kitchen. Events everyday.
Najeeb
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Best in town, with all bar, cafe, fun and games etc with great location
Cindy
Spain Spain
I had an amazing time at Someplace Else. The hostel is spotless, the staff are incredibly friendly, and the atmosphere is perfect for solo travelers. The location is also ideal for exploring the city. Everything exceeded my expectations, and I’d...
Momo
Morocco Morocco
This is my favorite hostel in Georgetown! You can’t beat the location — just a two minute walk to the bar street and bustling restaurant area. The cleanliness here is also impeccable. I constantly saw staff sweeping and cleaning to make sure the...

Area info

Amenities of Some Place Else

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. That's about $12. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCB Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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