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Best George Town hostels

These are the best prices for 11-18 Mar.
Ymca Penang - George Town - Bedroom
Ymca Penang
George Town, Malaysia
8.2Very Good(529)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R654+
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Minima 8 - George Town - Bedroom
Minima 8
George Town, Malaysia
8.0Very Good(151)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R543+
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The 60 - George Town - Bedroom
The 60
George Town, Malaysia
6.6Okay(218)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R245+
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Island Hostel - George Town - Bedroom
Island Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
8.5Very Good(28)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R454+
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Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street - George Town - Bedroom
Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street
George Town, Malaysia
7.9Good(493)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R330+
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St Hostel Georgetown - George Town - Bedroom
St Hostel Georgetown
George Town, Malaysia
8.8Very Good(130)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R131+
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Pine Armenian - George Town - Building
Pine Armenian
George Town, Malaysia
8.3Very Good(241)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R131+
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Star Lodge - George Town - Restaurant
Star Lodge
George Town, Malaysia
5.8Fair(23)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R478+
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Cheerful Guesthouse #adventist#budgetstay - George Town
Cheerful Guesthouse #adventist#budgetstay
George Town, Malaysia
8.1Very Good(7)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R360+
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Aayu Chulia - George Town
Aayu Chulia
George Town, Malaysia
8.6Very Good(849)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R343+
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Aayu Muntri - 4 mins to Chulia St George Town - George Town
Aayu Muntri - 4 mins to Chulia St George Town
George Town, Malaysia
8.3Very Good(446)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R360+
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Great Shanghai Guest House - George Town
Great Shanghai Guest House
George Town, Malaysia
8.5Very Good(452)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R845+
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Sogor Female Dormitory - George Town
Sogor Female Dormitory
George Town, Malaysia
9.5Wonderful(116)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R294+
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Nice Inn - George Town
Nice Inn
George Town, Malaysia
8.2Very Good(261)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R490+
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Aayu Seckchuan George Town Penang - George Town
Aayu Seckchuan George Town Penang
George Town, Malaysia
8.7Very Good(188)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R326+
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Aayu Beach St - George Town
Aayu Beach St
George Town, Malaysia
9.0Wonderful(311)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R252+
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Swing & Pillows - Penang Road, Georgetown Penang - George Town - Bedroom
Swing & Pillows - Penang Road, Georgetown Penang
George Town, Malaysia
7.7Good(396)
R274+
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Tido Hostel Penang - George Town - Restaurant
Tido Hostel Penang
George Town, Malaysia
7.2Good(957)
R322+
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Some Place Else - George Town
Some Place Else
George Town, Malaysia
9.3Wonderful(149)
R2 208+
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Homs Female Hostel - George Town
Homs Female Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
9.3Wonderful(171)
R196+
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Which month has the cheapest hostel rates in George Town?

Hostels are cheapest in George Town in September, with average rates of R146/night. In comparison, May is the most expensive month, with prices at R614/night.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hostel in George Town?

Sunday offers the lowest rates in George Town, with an average nightly price of R227/night. The highest prices are found on Tuesday, with average rates at R420/night.

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September
May
R360
R364
Cheapest month to stay with an average 62% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 59% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

FAQs when booking a hostel in George Town

  • What are the best hostels near Gurney Plaza?

    Gurney Plaza is a popular area in George Town and there are many hostels closeby. Check out Cheerful Guesthouse #adventist#budgetstay or Minima 8 for hostels recommended by KAYAK that are within walking distance of Gurney Plaza.

  • Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in George Town?

    The average price for a night in a hostel in George Town is R484 compared to R1 277 for a night in a hotel.

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