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Ymca Penang - George Town - Bedroom
Ymca Penang
George Town, Malaysia
8.1Very Good(514)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R635+
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Ryokan Muntri Boutique Hostel - George Town - Building
Ryokan Muntri Boutique Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
8.5Very Good(465)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R670+
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Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel - George Town - Bedroom
Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
8.1Very Good(615)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R511+
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Cookoobird Home - Hostel - George Town - Bedroom
Cookoobird Home - Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
8.3Very Good(620)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R300+
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Penang Heritage Home - George Town
Penang Heritage Home
George Town, Malaysia
8.0Very Good(1)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R776+
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DeMoty Hostel Penang - George Town
DeMoty Hostel Penang
George Town, Malaysia
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 745+
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Homs Female Hostel - George Town
Homs Female Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
9.5Wonderful(130)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R229+
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Georgetown Residences - George Town
Georgetown Residences
George Town, Malaysia
8.7Very Good(157)
Air conditioning
R194+
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39 Smart Intelligent Inn - George Town
39 Smart Intelligent Inn
George Town, Malaysia
7.6Good(5)
Air conditioning
R494+
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Ss Hostel Penang - George Town
Ss Hostel Penang
George Town, Malaysia
7.1Good(83)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R212+
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At Penny's Place - Hostel, Caters to Women - George Town
At Penny's Place - Hostel, Caters to Women
George Town, Malaysia
9.7Wonderful(68)
Free Wi-Fi
R300+
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The 80's Guesthouse - George Town
The 80's Guesthouse
George Town, Malaysia
8.3Very Good(964)
Free Wi-Fi
R216+
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Seaview Hostel - George Town
Seaview Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
8.5Very Good(15)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R141+
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Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street - George Town
Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street
George Town, Malaysia
7.5Good(468)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R359+
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New Great Shanghai Female Hostel - George Town
New Great Shanghai Female Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
8.9Very Good(109)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R141+
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My Hostel Muntri - George Town
My Hostel Muntri
George Town, Malaysia
6.3Okay(215)
R264+
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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
7.1Good(167)
R327+
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Red Inn Court - George Town - Building
Red Inn Court
George Town, Malaysia
7.5Good(1708)
R212+
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Swing & Pillows @ Malabar - George Town
Swing & Pillows @ Malabar
George Town, Malaysia
7.5Good(360)
R652+
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Tido Hostel Penang - George Town - Restaurant
Tido Hostel Penang
George Town, Malaysia
7.5Good(924)
R458+
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March
September
R342
R544
Cheapest month to stay with an average 74% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 86% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for finding George Town hostel deals

  • If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book more than 90 days before your stay to get the best price for a George Town hostel.

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 R29 compared to R75 for a night in a hotel.

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