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Most recommended George Town hostels

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Ymca Penang - George Town - Bedroom
Ymca Penang
George Town, Malaysia
8.1Very Good(515)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R605+
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Kooning - George Town - Bedroom
Kooning
George Town, Malaysia
8.4Very Good(1200)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R714+
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Island Hostel - George Town - Bedroom
Island Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
8.5Very Good(28)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R411+
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Minima 8 - George Town - Bedroom
Minima 8
George Town, Malaysia
8.1Very Good(144)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R617+
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Aayu Chulia - George Town
Aayu Chulia
George Town, Malaysia
8.8Very Good(805)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R264+
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Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street - George Town
Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street
George Town, Malaysia
7.5Good(477)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R309+
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Aayu Beach St - George Town
Aayu Beach St
George Town, Malaysia
9.1Wonderful(280)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R253+
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Roomies Boutique Bed & Breakfast - Hostel - George Town
Roomies Boutique Bed & Breakfast - Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R454+
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Aayu Seckchuan - 3 mins walk to Love Lane - George Town
Aayu Seckchuan - 3 mins walk to Love Lane
George Town, Malaysia
8.8Very Good(157)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R309+
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Panchor 6 Hostel - George Town
Panchor 6 Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
6.3Okay(79)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R319+
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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
8.6Very Good(384)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R343+
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Pine Armenian - George Town
Pine Armenian
George Town, Malaysia
8.5Very Good(193)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R137+
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Great Shanghai Guest House - George Town
Great Shanghai Guest House
George Town, Malaysia
7.5Good(448)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R857+
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Sogor Female Dormitory - George Town
Sogor Female Dormitory
George Town, Malaysia
9.4Wonderful(112)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R309+
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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
R343+
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V Hostel - George Town
V Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
6.2Okay(24)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R189+
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George Town hostels near the city centre

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The 60 - George Town - Bedroom
The 60
George Town, Malaysia
7.0Good(190)
R274+
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Swing & Pillows - Penang Road, Georgetown Penang - George Town
Swing & Pillows - Penang Road, Georgetown Penang
George Town, Malaysia
7.7Good(384)
R274+
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Tido Hostel Penang - George Town - Bathroom
Tido Hostel Penang
George Town, Malaysia
7.4Good(939)
R309+
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Some Place Else - George Town
Some Place Else
George Town, Malaysia
9.1Wonderful(134)
R2 005+
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Which month has the cheapest hostel rates in George Town?

Hostels are cheapest in George Town in January, with average rates of R109. In comparison, August is the most expensive month, with prices at R491.

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

Tuesday offers the lowest rates in George Town, with an average nightly price of R129. The highest prices are found on Thursday, with average rates at R703.
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January
August
R243
R558
Cheapest month to stay with an average 67% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 48% rise in price.
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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 Minima 8 or Cheerful Guesthouse #adventist#budgetstay 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 R473 compared to R1 269 for a night in a hotel.

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