How much does a hostel cost in George Town?

Hostel prices in George Town can vary depending on a number of factors. The average price for a hostel in George Town is R19 but KAYAK users have found hostels for as cheap as R8 in the last 3 days.

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 R19 compared to R78 for a night in a hotel.

Hostels in George Town from R141/night

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Best George Town hostels

Ymca Penang

7.8 Good

R619+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Muntri House

5.7 Fair

R319+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Ryokan Muntri Boutique Hostel - George Town - Building

Ryokan Muntri Boutique Hostel

9 Wonderful

R672+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel - George Town - Bedroom

Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel

8.1 Very Good

R513+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Spot On 90194 Lincoln's Backpackers - George Town - Bar

Spot On 90194 Lincoln's Backpackers

10 Wonderful

R141+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

The 80's Guesthouse - Hostel - George Town - Bedroom

The 80's Guesthouse - Hostel

8.6 Very Good

R216+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Seaview Hostel - George Town - Bedroom

Seaview Hostel

9.3 Wonderful

R141+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Penang Heritage Home - George Town

Penang Heritage Home

8 Very Good

R1 131+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

DeMoty Hostel Penang - George Town

DeMoty Hostel Penang

R1 750+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Homs Female Hostel - George Town

Homs Female Hostel

9.6 Wonderful

R230+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

322 Chulia - George Town

322 Chulia

R194+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Georgetown Residences - George Town

Georgetown Residences

R194+

Air conditioning

Ss Hostel Penang - George Town

Ss Hostel Penang

7.5 Good

R320+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Swing & Pillows @ Malabar - George Town

Swing & Pillows @ Malabar

7.2 Good

R263+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

At Penny's Place - Hostel, Caters to Women - George Town

At Penny's Place - Hostel, Caters to Women

R300+

Free Wi-Fi

Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street - George Town

Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street

8.3 Very Good

R353+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Red Inn Court

7.7 Good

R265+

Dou Houz Georgetown

8.1 Very Good

R460+

Wassup Youth Hostel - George Town - Pool

Wassup Youth Hostel

6.6 Okay

R568+

Tido Hostel Penang - George Town - Restaurant

Tido Hostel Penang

7.8 Good

R389+

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2 stars and below

3 stars

Low season	August
High season	May
Average price (weeknight)	R338
Average price (weekend night)	R580

Cheapest month to stay with an average 67% drop in price.

Most expensive month to stay with an average 97% rise in price.

Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.

Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Price per night / 3-star hostel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

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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.

How much does a hostel cost in George Town?
Hostel prices in George Town can vary depending on a number of factors. The average price for a hostel in George Town is R19 but KAYAK users have found hostels for as cheap as R8 in the last 3 days.
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 R19 compared to R78 for a night in a hotel.

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