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Best George Town hostels

These are the best prices for 11-18 Apr.
Ymca Penang - George Town - Bedroom
Ymca Penang
George Town, Malaysia
8.2Very Good(538)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R661+
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Swing & Pillows - Penang Road, Georgetown Penang - George Town - Bedroom
Swing & Pillows - Penang Road, Georgetown Penang
George Town, Malaysia
7.8Good(416)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R339+
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Minima 8 - George Town - Bedroom
Minima 8
George Town, Malaysia
8.0Very Good(153)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R560+
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Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street - George Town - Bedroom
Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street
George Town, Malaysia
7.9Good(509)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R379+
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St Hostel - George Town - Bedroom
St Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
8.8Very Good(129)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R136+
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Pine Armenian - George Town - Building
Pine Armenian
George Town, Malaysia
8.2Very Good(275)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R136+
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Island Hostel - George Town - Bedroom
Island Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
8.5Very Good(28)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R458+
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Star Lodge - George Town - Restaurant
Star Lodge
George Town, Malaysia
5.8Fair(23)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R458+
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Homs Female Hostel - George Town
Homs Female Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
9.3Wonderful(179)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R204+
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Sogor Female Dormitory - George Town
Sogor Female Dormitory
George Town, Malaysia
9.5Wonderful(116)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R305+
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Cheerful Guesthouse #adventist#budgetstay - George Town
Cheerful Guesthouse #adventist#budgetstay
George Town, Malaysia
8.0Very Good(7)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R360+
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Great Shanghai Guesthouse - George Town
Great Shanghai Guesthouse
George Town, Malaysia
7.7Good(454)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R761+
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Nice Inn - George Town
Nice Inn
George Town, Malaysia
8.2Very Good(263)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R475+
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Aayu Beach St - George Town
Aayu Beach St
George Town, Malaysia
8.9Very Good(333)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R272+
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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
8.6Very Good(200)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R322+
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Milan Backpacker Hostel - George Town
Milan Backpacker Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
8.7Very Good(57)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R424+
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KAYAK’s insights for hostels in George Town

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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 R151/night. In comparison, May is the most expensive month, with prices at R637/night.

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

Wednesday offers the lowest rates in George Town, with an average nightly price of R203/night. The highest prices are found on Saturday, with average rates at R427/night.

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September
May
R302
R353
Cheapest month to stay with an average 57% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 80% 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 R429 compared to R1 240 for a night in a hotel.

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