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Ymca Penang - George Town - Bedroom
Ymca Penang
George Town, Malaysia
8.1Very Good(516)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R640+
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Minima 8 - George Town - Bedroom
Minima 8
George Town, Malaysia
7.9Good(144)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R737+
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Penang Heritage Home - George Town
Penang Heritage Home
George Town, Malaysia
8.0Very Good(2)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R761+
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DeMoty Hostel Penang - George Town
DeMoty Hostel Penang
George Town, Malaysia
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 712+
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Homs Female Hostel - George Town
Homs Female Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
9.4Wonderful(149)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R207+
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Georgetown Residences - George Town
Georgetown Residences
George Town, Malaysia
8.7Very Good(157)
Air conditioning
R190+
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Bitterswiit Ladies Hostel - George Town
Bitterswiit Ladies Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
10Wonderful(4)
Air conditioning
R398+
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Ss Hostel Penang - George Town
Ss Hostel Penang
George Town, Malaysia
7.0Good(88)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R426+
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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
R294+
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The 80's Guesthouse - George Town
The 80's Guesthouse
George Town, Malaysia
8.3Very Good(964)
Free Wi-Fi
R212+
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Kita Hostel - George Town
Kita Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
7.3Good(9)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R363+
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Seaview Hostel - George Town
Seaview Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
8.6Very Good(15)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R138+
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Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street - George Town
Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street
George Town, Malaysia
7.5Good(475)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R249+
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My Hostel At Muntri - George Town
My Hostel At Muntri
George Town, Malaysia
6.3Okay(215)
R259+
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V Hostel - George Town
V Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
6.2Okay(24)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R190+
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Panchor 6 Hostel - George Town
Panchor 6 Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
6.7Okay(79)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R329+
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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(181)
R281+
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Swing & Pillows - Penang Road, Georgetown Penang - George Town
Swing & Pillows - Penang Road, Georgetown Penang
George Town, Malaysia
7.6Good(381)
R246+
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Tido Hostel Penang - George Town - Bathroom
Tido Hostel Penang
George Town, Malaysia
7.5Good(936)
R336+
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Some Place Else - George Town
Some Place Else
George Town, Malaysia
9.1Wonderful(131)
R1 971+
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Which month has the cheapest hostel rates in George Town?

Hostels are cheapest in George Town in March, with average rates of R1 238. In comparison, October is the most expensive month, with prices at R12 637.

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 R2 655. The highest prices are found on Thursday, with average rates at R12 260.
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March
October
R357
R485
Cheapest month to stay with an average 79% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 111% 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 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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